NCDA pays tribute to the late disability partner Ms. Antonita ‘’Tonette’’ Gomez, whose passing away before Christmas was mourned by her kins, many colleagues and friends in the disability community. Tonette to her colleagues, is Program Coordinator of Inocencio Magtoto Memorial Foundation, Inc., a training center based in San Fernando, Pampanga, committed to productively educate/train continue reading : Remembering Ms. Tonette
NCDA 2014 PRIORITIES AND DIRECTIONS
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President Aquino Declares the Years 2013-2022 As the Philippine Decade of “Make The Right Real” For Persons with Disabilities”
President Benigno S. Aquino III recently declared the years 2013 to 2022 as the Philippine Decade of “Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities. The declaration is contained in Proclamation No. 688 which also supports the Incheon Strategy to “Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific, earlier declared continue reading : President Aquino Declares the Years 2013-2022 As the Philippine Decade of “Make The Right Real” For Persons with Disabilities”
The President Signs Proclamation No. 688 Declaring the Period of 2013-2022 as the Philippine Decade of “Make the Right Real” for Persons With Disabilities in Support of the 3rd Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons With Disabilities
MALACAÑAN PALACE MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 688 DECLARING THE PERIOD OF 2013-2022 AS THE PHILIPPINE DECADE OF “MAKE THE RIGHT REAL” FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE 3rd ASIAN AND PACIFIC DECADE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHEREAS, Proclamation No. 125 (s. 1993) and Proclamation No. 240 (s. 2002) continue reading : The President Signs Proclamation No. 688 Declaring the Period of 2013-2022 as the Philippine Decade of “Make the Right Real” for Persons With Disabilities in Support of the 3rd Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons With Disabilities
INDEX BRAILLE DONATES 2 BRAILE EMBOSSERS
“Thank you” shake for blind Pinoys. Deaf Blind Support Philippines (DBSP) President Edgardo ‘’Bong” Garcia (in barong) thanks Mr. Bjorn Lofstedt, of the Sweden-based ‘’Index Braille’’, on behalf of would-be blind Pinoy users of the embossers. NCDA Acting Executive Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga (front right), inspects the top-of- the- line items for 2 NGOs – CALL Foundation continue reading : INDEX BRAILLE DONATES 2 BRAILE EMBOSSERS
NCDA ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT FOR THE 3RD QUARTER 2013
For The DSWD Secretary and NCDA Chairperson THRU: HON. PARISYA H. TARADJI Undersecretary, DSWD Alternate Chairperson, NCDA FROM: CARMEN R. ZUBIAGA Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: NCDA ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT FOR THE 3RD QUARTER 2013 DATE : 04 October 2013 continue reading : NCDA ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT FOR THE 3RD QUARTER 2013
UN ESCAP IT Policy Seminar Tags Philippines’ IT Policies
With IT as an empowering tool, the Philippines-Brunei Darussalam- Indonesia tandem shared respective trends, issues and best practices to “MAKE THE RIGHT REAL” for persons with disabilities. Panelists above left are: Ms. Huraini Hurairah, Ministry of Education-Brunei Darussalam, Ms. Ema Salwa, Ministry of Social Welfare-Indonesia and Ms. Nelia R. de Jesus (in green blazer) , continue reading : UN ESCAP IT Policy Seminar Tags Philippines’ IT Policies
Philippines Leads Global Initiative at UN to “Break Barriers and Open Doors” for Persons with Disabilities
25 September 2013 – The Philippines led global discussions at the United Nations (UN) to “break barriers and open doors” for persons with disabilities that pushed for a “truly inclusive global growth and development.” At the first-ever High-level Meeting on Realization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other Internationally agreed Development Goals for Persons continue reading : Philippines Leads Global Initiative at UN to “Break Barriers and Open Doors” for Persons with Disabilities
NCDA ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CARMEN ZUBIAGA AN “AGENT OF CHANGE”
NCDA Acting Executive Director Carmen Zubiaga recently enjoined persons with disabilities (PWDs) to mobilize themselves as PWD Sector advocates and let their voice be heard during the Opening Ceremony of Fully-Abled Nation (F.A.N.)’s Post Election Summit held in Mandarin Oriental Hotel on October 14, 2013. Being an advocate on the rights of persons with disabilities continue reading : NCDA ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CARMEN ZUBIAGA AN “AGENT OF CHANGE”
Rescuing PWDs highlights International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Actual demonstration on how to rescue persons with disabilities in times of disaster will highlight this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) on October 11, 2013 at Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The demonstration which will involve rescuing persons using wheelchairs, persons with visually impairment and the Deaf will be continue reading : Rescuing PWDs highlights International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Rescuing PWDs highlights International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Actual demonstration on how to rescue persons with disabilities in times of disaster will highlight this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) on October 11, 2013 at Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The demonstration which will involve rescuing persons using wheelchairs, persons with visually impairment and the Deaf will be continue reading : Rescuing PWDs highlights International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
10th year CPAP Week celebration starts withAdvocacy Motorcade
This year’s 10th year national celebration of the Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection (CPAP) Week starts with Advocacy Motorcade on September 16, 2013, 7:00 AM at SM North EDSA, Quezon City. The Motorcade which will be participated in by constituents with cerebral palsy and officials and social welfare officers of local government units in Marikina, continue reading : 10th year CPAP Week celebration starts withAdvocacy Motorcade
Mabini Awardee Receives NCDA Netbooks and Tablets for Blind Children in Zamboanga
Two awards in a row. NCDA Deputy Executive Director Matt Lee, Jr., turns over to Mr. Ted Kahil, the “2013 A. Mabini Disabled Filipino of the Year”, 6 netbooks and 4 tablets for blind children in Zamboanga. Straight from Malacañang where President Benigno Aquino III honoured him and other Mabini Awardees, he went to NCDA continue reading : Mabini Awardee Receives NCDA Netbooks and Tablets for Blind Children in Zamboanga
NCDA –DOT Team Wowed by TAW-KABUI’s Beads Production
TAW Kabui’s beads making potential, spotted. Three lady executives, charmed by the accessories made by Taw-Kabui for a Child Incorporated’s staff and parents of students with intellectual disabilities, agreed that the project deserves some push, to better take off. From left: TKCI Executive Director Pastor Ramon Rosario, Department of Tourism Director Maria Rica C. Bueno, continue reading : NCDA –DOT Team Wowed by TAW-KABUI’s Beads Production
US Ambassador Bonds with NCDA
US Ambassador Harry Thomas joins NCDA Acting Executive Director Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga and TCD Chief Nelia R. de Jesus for a posterity shot at the IFTA Dinner tendered by the Ambassador for partners. NCDA works closely with the AFS-IPP on the reentry plan for returning scholars, many of them now strong advocates on the rights of continue reading : US Ambassador Bonds with NCDA
Three AFS Scholars Thank NCDA
Big TY for NCDA. AFS officers join three AFS exchange students to thank program partner NCDA for the “maleta” (suitcase) send-off, prior to their U.S. flight to start their AFS year. From left, Ms. Tisha Lee Eduave, Programs Manager, AFS Intercultural Programs (IPP) Ms. Beth Eduave, Volunteer & Charter Development Manager, Nonie Lumbis of Camarines continue reading : Three AFS Scholars Thank NCDA
ANNOUNCEMENT
Health Justice Philippines in coordination with the National Council on Disability Affairs is coming up with policy, program and advocacy initiatives on smoking and disability. In this regard, Health Justice Philippines is looking for persons with disability who can give testimonials on how smoking ultimately limits one’s ability to carry out many of life’s most continue reading : ANNOUNCEMENT
UN Secretary General backs calls for human rights-based post-2015 agenda
CESR STATEMENT Key report to General Assembly outlines Secretary General’s vision of ‘a world we have a right to expect’ The UN has just released the Secretary General’s report to the forthcoming General Assembly on progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goals and recommendations for what should replace them in 2015. The report, “A life continue reading : UN Secretary General backs calls for human rights-based post-2015 agenda
Disability-Related Celebrations
JANUARY Autism Consciousness Week – Every 3rd Week of January FEBRUARY National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month Retarded Children’s Week – February 14-20 Leprosy Control Week – Last Week of February National Rare Disease Week – 4th Week of February MARCH Women with Disabilities Day – Last Monday of March JULY National Disability Prevention & Rehabilitation continue reading : Disability-Related Celebrations
NCDA Accomplishment Report for the 2nd Quarter 2013
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