The disability community welcomes the passing of R.A. 10732 last February 28, 2013, amending R.A.8293 known as the “Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines”. News on the law’s passage announced by Resources for the Blind (RBI) Director Mr. Randy Weisser, was warmly cheered by participants of the “Women on the Move: A Consultation of Women continue reading : Law Signed Lifting Copyright Duties for Visually and Reading Impaired Persons
Women on the Move Marks Women’s Month
To concretely mark this year’s Women’s Month, the Philippine Blind Union (PBU) gathered over 50 women with disabilities at the Quezon City Hall last March 8, 2013 for “Women on the Move: A Consultation of Women with Visual Impairment”. After learning enabling laws and programs for women with disabilities, participants in groups showed creative ways continue reading : Women on the Move Marks Women’s Month
2013 Women with Disabilities Day Celebration
In celebration of the 2013 Women with Disabilities Day on March 25 and pursuant to Proclamation No. 744 issued on December 6, 2004, titled “Declaring the Last Monday of March Every Year as Women with Disabilities Day, ” the Council is taking the lead in the observance of the Women with Disabilities Day in the continue reading : 2013 Women with Disabilities Day Celebration
NCDA Spearheads Women with Disabilities Day
PRESS RELEASE: Please refer to Ms. Araceli G. De Leon, Mobile No. 0920-9062287 or email us at council@ncda.gov.ph. The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) announces the celebration of Women with Disabilities Day (March 25) through the “Launching of PWD-Friendly Pedestrian Crossings and “Trainers’ Training of Women with Disabilities on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management.” continue reading : NCDA Spearheads Women with Disabilities Day
INVITATION: Online consultation for a disability-inclusive development agenda towards 2015 & beyond
Dear friends and colleagues, In many countries, the realization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has not been achieved for persons with disabilities. This clearly highlights the importance of ensuring that development processes are inclusive of persons with disabilities and their perspectives for the still ongoing efforts to accelerate and expand progress on the MDGs, continue reading : INVITATION: Online consultation for a disability-inclusive development agenda towards 2015 & beyond
PAVIC Thanks NCDA for the Photo and Video Coverage of Vista Day last March 2, 2013
13 March 2013 Ms. Carmen Reyes Zubiaga Acting Executive Director National Council on Disability Affairs Dear Ms. Zubiaga, Greetings from PAVIC! With the success of VISTA 2013, we would like to thank you for the donation of Video and Photo coverage. Your continued support to our advocacy programs makes a great difference in the lives continue reading : PAVIC Thanks NCDA for the Photo and Video Coverage of Vista Day last March 2, 2013
Children with Intellectual Disabilities, Featured in “Children of the Earth” Exhibit
The Children’s Art Exhibit ran by the Ayala Museum from February 20-March 2013, featured art works of children with intellectual disabilities, among others. The big crowd of art enthusiasts joined this event launched last February 20, 2013. Amazing Showcase. Selected art works of young artists with intellectual/learning disabilities from the 2012 Art Contest last October’s continue reading : Children with Intellectual Disabilities, Featured in “Children of the Earth” Exhibit
NCDA POSITION ON SECTION 29 OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
February 25, 2013 Dear Colleagues: This is in response to comments from persons with disabilities that they are worried about the removal of the phrase “at least one percent” of the total budget of the national government agencies should be allocated to disabled persons and senior citizens. They said that because the 2013 GAA no continue reading : NCDA POSITION ON SECTION 29 OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Australia-based QUT Team Holds Pre-departure Briefing for “RBME Training” Participants
The Queensland University of Technology of Mr. Vincent Sacriz and staff Leissy Menendez answers queries of inter agency participants in this year’s training program on “Developing a Results Framework on Disability” slated in Brisbane this May, under the Public Sector Linkages Program (PLSP) funded by the AusAid. The program formally started with two “In-Country Training” continue reading : Australia-based QUT Team Holds Pre-departure Briefing for “RBME Training” Participants
PUP’s Pitch to Become “PWD-friendly”
Taking up the challenge to open its doors for students with disabilities, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines hosted an orientation on “Accessible Reading and Publishing for All, through DAISY, E-Pub and other Adoptive Technologies” for its IT officers, librarians, invited publishers and partners, last Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Launched by the Resources for the continue reading : PUP’s Pitch to Become “PWD-friendly”
A. Mabini Awards Nomination Deadline Extended!
In an announcement made by A. Mabini Awards Screening Committee Chairman Arch. Jaime Silva, deadline for submission of nomination has been extended from February 28, 2013 to April 1, 2013. This event is launched by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PFRD), in partnership with concerned government, private and disabled people’s organizations continue reading : A. Mabini Awards Nomination Deadline Extended!
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Republic of the Philippines BOARD OF INVESTMENTS VACANT POSITIONS Please Submit the documentary requirements not later than March 8, 2013 to: 2F Finance and Administrative Department Board of Investments, 385, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City or email us at joannabuena@yahoo.com You may also visit our website at www.boi.gov.ph
Search Is On for Apolinario Mabini Awards 2013
APOLINARIO MABINI AWARDS FOR 2013 Categories: **Presidential A. Mabini Award **PWD of the Year **PWD Group of the Year **Local Government Unit of the Year **Rehabilitation Volunteer/Group of the Year **Employer of the Year **PWD Friendly Establishment **PWD Media Advocate of the Year •PWD Media Advocate • PWD Media company Advocate •PWD Media Program **Website continue reading : Search Is On for Apolinario Mabini Awards 2013
2nd Philippine National Games for Persons with Disabilities
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) is the organizer of the Chess team in partnership with the Philippine Sports Association for the Differently-Abled (PHILSPADA), NPC Philippines in collaboration with the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) will again oversee the Chess Tournament to be held at LagunaUniversityAnnexBuilding, Sta. Cruz, Laguna where ten (10) continue reading : 2nd Philippine National Games for Persons with Disabilities
Million Volunteer Run 2
The Quezon City local government supports the the “Million Volunteer Run 2” of the Philippine National Red Cross with the PRC-Quezon City Chapter. The public is encouraged to participate and join the run which will be staged on February 10, 2013, 5:00 am by the PRC-QC Chapter from Commonwealth Avenue to Quezon Memorial Circle. The continue reading : Million Volunteer Run 2
Dream Chase 2013 Charity Fun Run
CereCare Philippines Foundation provides psychological and rehabilitation services, and special education program and rehabilitation services and special education program for children with special needs such as Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and other similar conditions. DREAM CHASE 2013 is a Charity Fun Run and CereCare’s pioneering endeavor to raise the level of awareness for continue reading : Dream Chase 2013 Charity Fun Run
Non-Handicapping Environment (NHE) Project
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold a Strategic Planning Workshop (Road Mapping) on the expansion of the Non-Handicapping Environment (NHE) Project for Persons with Disabilities in the Rural Areas on January 21-23, 2013 at the Travelers Hotel, corner Aguinaldo and continue reading : Non-Handicapping Environment (NHE) Project
USAID Funding Opportunity
The USAID/Philippines is supporting to increase participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs/activities, and strengthen the capacities/services of local disabled people’s organization (DPOs). Please see posted Request for Concept Papers on the USAID Philippines website informing of this possible funding opportunity.
AusAID’s Development for All Mid Term Review Report
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