PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CALL for 2016 DISABILITY INCLUSIVE ELECTION

After the disappointing outcome of the 2010-2013 Campaign on Disability Inclusive Election, persons with disabilities’ organizations, their advocates and supporters rise up to renew their call for all stakeholders to brace up and start preparing for 2016 Disability Inclusive Election. The earlier initiatives to make the polling places accessible for voters with disabilities and senior continue reading : PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CALL for 2016 DISABILITY INCLUSIVE ELECTION

NCDA Sub-Committee on Advocacy

The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) represented by Ms. Elizabeth Cuisia chairs the meeting on the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Sub-Committee on Advocacy whose members are mostly Information Officers of the national government agencies (NGAs) – Public Affairs Division, leaders of disabled people’s organizations and non-government organizations and the private sector. Discussions tackled the continue reading : NCDA Sub-Committee on Advocacy

Freedom Walk 2013 for PWDs

National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Director Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga (top right on wheelchair) strongly expresses her appreciation to Taguig City Government and to its developing community in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) for hosting the Freedom Walk 2013. Director Zubiaga said that Taguig City Government can be considered as one of the model Local Government Units continue reading : Freedom Walk 2013 for PWDs

2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week

2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week July 17-23, 2013  Project Brief   RATIONALE For too long, inclusion and involvement of people with disabilities have not been the core concerns of any country’s development efforts.  However, redressing this omission through more inclusive development practices will help to achieve better equity for people with disabilities. The goal continue reading : 2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week

Freedom Walk 2013 for PWDs

In its effort to raise awareness to make a person with disability Inclusive Society, a Freedom Walk for persons with disabilities is organized to express concerns on their rights to a barrier free society on June 29 at the Bonifacio Commercial Complex in Taguig City. More than 1,500 participants will join this year’s Freedom Walk continue reading : Freedom Walk 2013 for PWDs

NDPR Announcement

In celebration of the 2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week on July 17 – 23, the National Council on Disability Affairs hereby issues this Announcement on the matter aforesaid. It consists of the following: LEGAL BASES: Proclamation No. 361 (2000), as amended by Administrative Order No. 35 (2002). LEAD AGENCY AND HOST OF continue reading : NDPR Announcement

NCDA Links AVRC 1 to ATRIEV’s Mobile Computer Appreciation Course

A 10-Day Training on “Mobile Computer Appreciation Course” was conducted in partnership with the Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation, Integration and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired (ATRIEV). This is in line with AVRC’s thrust to enable the PWDs achieve equal opportunities to compete in today’s rapidly changing socio-economic conditions. Twenty-seven (27) PWD trainees and trainers participated continue reading : NCDA Links AVRC 1 to ATRIEV’s Mobile Computer Appreciation Course

Disability Information Booth

To promote awareness on disability programs, the NCDA recently participated in the Kabisig Government Expo and Trade Fair 2013 held at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The NCDA Exhibit dubbed as “Disability Information Booth featured services and accomplishments, profiles, mission and vision and at the same time encourage exhibitors/participants to make their programs continue reading : Disability Information Booth

NCDA with Secretary Sonny Coloma

Secretary Sonny Coloma (2nd from right) of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and Presidential Communication Operations Office joins the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Information Officers, Rizalio R. Sanchez (2nd from left), Barbara P. Ganaden (extreme left) and Lila Lynn S. Simon (extreme right) during the recent participation of the NCDA to the Kabisig continue reading : NCDA with Secretary Sonny Coloma

Cute Kindergarten, Enjoys “APT” Table and Chair

Little Miss “Jojo” Navarrete does some serious work on the APT set on display at NCDA made by Carmona-Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) team. APT stands for “Appropriate Paper-based Technology”, which according to its author Beville Parker, makes something useful from nothing (waste paper/cardboards) and should be STRONG, USEFUL, ATTRACTIVE AND LOW-COST. Trained by continue reading : Cute Kindergarten, Enjoys “APT” Table and Chair

Sensitivity Training on Assisting Customers with Disabilities

Director Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) appeals for support to Ever Gotesco Mall management to make their establishment friendly to persons with disability. This was undertaken during the Sensitivity Training on Assisting Customers with Disabilities participated in by front liners, security guards, tenants, concessionaires and utility workers who were also continue reading : Sensitivity Training on Assisting Customers with Disabilities

Post Election Discussion with Commissioner Grace Padaca

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Feedback Report Re: Briefing of the Delegates from the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA)

26 April 2013 F O R:       Hon. CORAZON JULIANO-SOLIMAN (Secretary) F R O M:    The UNDERSECRETARY (Operations and Programs Group (OPG)) SUBJECT : Feedback Report Re: Briefing of the Delegates from the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) – Rehabilitation of Afghans with Disabilities Program (RAD), 23 April 2013, NCDA Boardroom This continue reading : Feedback Report Re: Briefing of the Delegates from the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA)

NCDA Hosts Afghanistan-Philippine Exchange on Disability Programs

Top Level Interface on Disability. Afghanistan Deputy Minister Suraya Paikan, Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MOLSAMD) trades experiences and strategies with Philippine counterpart DSWD Undersecretary and in-Charge of NCDA USec. Parisya L. Taradji, on local best practices in disability, worth trying in Afghanistan. Facilitated by Colombo Plan Staff College, and backed up continue reading : NCDA Hosts Afghanistan-Philippine Exchange on Disability Programs

Rest in Peace Josue O. Placino

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RIP Jose O. Placino

Lets pray for the eternal repose of NCDA BUDGET OFFICER Josue O. Placino who died of organ failure May 1,2013 his body lies at B4 L16 Mary Homes Subd. Camarin Caloocan City near SM Fairview. Condolences for the family can be given to Mrs. Cora Placino at 9617443.Please share to friends. God bless us all continue reading : RIP Jose O. Placino

Save the Earth… Plant Coconut tree

“Save the Earth… Plant Coconut Tree,” said Deputy Executive Director Mateo A. Lee, Jr. of the National Council on Disability Affairs display runway season 6 victorious in order to holiday vacation gown available particularly near the rob kardashian weight loss Essere Fashion Anche in Spiaggia TJX Europe posted excellent numbers weight loss tipsoff email subscription continue reading : Save the Earth… Plant Coconut tree