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National Council on Disability Affairs

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led by Assistant Secretary Noel M. Macalalad, in coordination with the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) headed by OIC/Acting Executive Director Carmen R. Zubiaga, conducted a National Consultation on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10754 “An Act Expanding the Benefits and continue reading : NATIONAL CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED IRR OF RA NO. 10754 HELD

DOT and NCDA hold a Seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities” The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) will jointly conduct a seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities ” on August 18, 2016 at Rosario’s Seafood and Restaurant and Grill House in Butuan City. The continue reading : DOT and NCDA hold a Seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities”

NCDA lauds the issuance of IRR on RA 10524 The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) lauds the issuance of the ImplementingRules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10524 entitled “An Act Expanding thePositions Reserved for Persons with Disability, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No.7277, As Amended, Otherwise Known as the Magna Carta continue reading : NCDA Lauds the Issuance of IRR on RA 10524

S – Start your day with a smile. E – Encourage yourself even for a while. R – Remain simple but create your own style. V – Value your work… It’s like walking a thousand mile. I – Inculcate value that is empowering. C – Communicate with words that is inspiring. E – Equipped yourself continue reading : Service Providers

M – My little steps reminds me of my tasks On the things I’ve done from morning until dusk Dealing with people… I have to wear a mask To hide my queries, I also have to ask Y – Yesterday was a mirror of me to reflect and to think deeply “Had I cared someone… continue reading : M. Y. S. E. L. F.

The National Council on Disability Affairs conducted the “2nd Joint Conference of the Regional Committees on Disability Affairs” held in St. Mark’s Hotel, Cebu City last April 25-29, 2016. It was participated by around 100 participants representing two (2) clusters: the Visayas regions V, VI, VII, VIII, Negros Island Region including National Capital Region, and continue reading : 2nd RCDA JOINT CONFERENCE HELD

We did it! Four Pinoy Youth with Disabilities bets (left photo) to the “Global IT Challenge (GITC) 2015” held on October 25-29, 2015 in Jakarta, Indonesia took home a bronze medal for the e-Creative Challenge joined by 25 Asian countries. The 4-man team was composed of Christian Delos Santos (PDAO Mandaluyong), Bryan Russel Balasta (Philippine continue reading : Philippine Team Bags Medal at “Global IT Challenge 2015”

In line with the Government’s thrust to promote the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) among duty bearers and stakeholders, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) Central Office and Region VI jointly conduct the said forum on October 28, 2015 at Boracay Tropics Resort, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan. The continue reading : NCDA and DOT hold “Seminar on How to Handle Persons with Disabilities in the Tourism Industry”

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and the AD/HD Society of the Philippines lead the nation in the observance of 2015 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Week celebration on October 18 to 24. The theme for this year’s celebration is “ADHD: A Hidden Disability (Alamin, Unawain, Tanggapin at Mahalin)” which aims to raise continue reading : NCDA, AD/HD Society kicks off ADHD Awareness Week celebration

MALACAÑAN PLACE MANILA M E S S A G E My warmest greetings to the AD/HD Society of the Philippines as you observe National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Week. This event is an opportunity to galvanize our citizens to action, raising awareness regarding this condition and reinforcing our healthcare system. Your initiatives can help our continue reading : Message of the President in the Observance of National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Week

MALACAÑAN PALACE MANILA MESSAGE My warmest greetings to the National Council on Disability Affairs as you spearhead the observance of the 37th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. A truly inclusive society is distinguished by how it treats those on the margins; it ensures that all of its people, regardless of creed, station, or circumstance, continue reading : MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 37TH NATIONAL DISABILITY PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION WEEK

To strengthen public support for a barrier-free society for persons with disabilities, a Freedom Walk of Persons with Disabilities was held at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City recently under the joint auspices of the Alyansa ng Mga Maykapansanang Pinoy (AKAP-Pinoy) and the City Government of Pasay with the latter as the host this year. continue reading : Freedom Walk 2015 of PWDs

The Department of Justice (DOJ), in close coordination with the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) recently held a “Disability Awareness Seminar and Sensitivity Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities” on June 3-4, 2015 at Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City. Fifty six (56) prosecutors and lawyers from Region 5 of the National continue reading : DOJ, NCDA HOLD SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN BICOL REGION

Quezon City – To increase public awareness and better understanding of the country’s laws on disability, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) forged a partnership with the Commission on the Filipino Language (CFL) to translate disability laws in Filipino language. In a turnover ceremony held recently, NCDA Deputy Executive Director Mateo A. Lee, Jr. continue reading : NCDA and CFL Partnership

APEC delegates from 21 countries unanimously recommended the adoption of the Group of Friends on Disability as a mechanism to include disability within the APEC agenda, during the Second Senior Officials’ Meeting on ECHOTECH held at the Crown Regency Boracay Island on May 18, 2015. The Chinese delegation presented the concept paper on the adoption continue reading : CHINA AND PHILIPPINES ADVOCATE ON INCLUSION OF DISABILITY IN APEC AGENDA