The NCDA intensifies its advocacy to make the “Regional Committees on Disability Affairs (RCDA)” functional as a channel of convergence on disability to “Make the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Real” at the regional level. The RCDAs are chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), with the regional offices of frontline agencies continue reading : JOINT RCDA CONFERENCE
NCDA and DOT hold “Seminar on How to Handle Persons with Disabilities in the Tourism Industry”
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 its Regional Office in Bicol, jointly conduct the said forum on May 14, 2015 at the Oriental Hotel, Taysan Hill, continue reading : NCDA and DOT hold “Seminar on How to Handle Persons with Disabilities in the Tourism Industry”
PROJECT “BEYOND WAY FINDING”
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) partners with the Department of Transportation and Communications, Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte and Touch the Artist’s Vision (TAV) in undertaking a project called “Beyond Way Finding”. The Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte/TAV will donate the first Braille Map Guide with audio narration and continue reading : PROJECT “BEYOND WAY FINDING”
Calling All Interested Online Entrepreneurs!
Do you want to know what it takes to be an online entrepreneur? Well, simply join our ICT Expo 2015. The ICT Sub-Com of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in sync with the DOST-Information Communication Technology Office (DOST-ICT Office) proudly announces its upcoming “Inclusive ICT Exposition 2015” to mark this year’s ICT Month continue reading : Calling All Interested Online Entrepreneurs!
Postponement of Women With Disabilities Personality Development Basic Leadership Training
Women with Disability Personality Development Basic Leadership Training in celebration of Women with Disability Day is postponed from March 18-19, 2015 to May 7-8, 2015.
Children’s Art Festival
As part of the National Children’s Month celebration, the Council for the Welfare of Children led the Children’s Art Festival which kicked off at around 2PM of October 29, 2014. SM Skydome housed hundreds of people from different NGOs and national agencies including National Youth Commission and National Commission for Culture and Arts. The National continue reading : Children’s Art Festival
Call for Nominations for the 2015 Apolinario Mabini Awards
Nominations for the 2015 Apolinario Mabini Awards has been extended to March 31, 2015. Categories for nomination are: Presidential A. Mabini Award, Person With Disability (PWD) of the Year, PWD Group of the Year, Local Government Unit of the Year, Rehabilitation Volunteer/Group of the Year (Volunteer/Group Advocate for the Empowerment of PWDs of the Year), continue reading : Call for Nominations for the 2015 Apolinario Mabini Awards
FEEDBACK ON HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY SERVICES (Downloadable Form)
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REGION XI PROSECUTORS AND PAO LAWYERS SENSITIZED ON GIVING ACCESS TO JUSTICE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) recently conducted a “Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities” for prosecutors and Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) lawyers in Region XI. DOJ Undersecretary Leah T. Armamento and NCDA Acting Executive Director Carmen R. Zubiaga spearheaded the continue reading : REGION XI PROSECUTORS AND PAO LAWYERS SENSITIZED ON GIVING ACCESS TO JUSTICE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Just 1: Multi-Sectoral Convergence for the Sustainable Livelihood and Employment of Persons with Disabilities
In celebration of the “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” (IDPD) the National Council on Disability Affairs and the Bigay Buhay Multipurpose Cooperative (BBMC) in partnership with private, government and civil society sector, will be conducting “Just 1: Multi-Sectoral Convergence for the Sustainable Livelihood and Employment of Persons with Disabilities”, to be held in Saint continue reading : Just 1: Multi-Sectoral Convergence for the Sustainable Livelihood and Employment of Persons with Disabilities
GONZALES FAMILY BAGS THE 4TH JFVA
From 1,723 entries worldwide, the Gonzales Family was recently hailed as one of the six families who received the prestigious 4th Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA). The Gonzales Family was cited for their advocacy in raising awareness on autism and creating support to families who have members with the same condition. Mr. Octavio and Jean continue reading : GONZALES FAMILY BAGS THE 4TH JFVA
CBR Congress 4th Announcement
Thank you for your submission of Accomplished Registration Form to the 2nd Philippine CBR Congress to be held on September 29 to October 2, 2014 at the Heritage Hotel. May we advise you to confirm your attendance/participation through payment of your registration fee prior to the event or reply on this message that you will continue reading : CBR Congress 4th Announcement
ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REACHES CENTRAL VISAYAS
Forty-four (44) prosecutors and public attorneys from 17 cities and 4 provinces of the Visayas Region recently passed a resolution recommending for program development on “disability access to justice agenda” to the Department of Justice. In their “Pledge of Commitment,” the participants committed to support the advocacy on “Make the Right Real for Persons with continue reading : ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REACHES CENTRAL VISAYAS
NCDA Joins Training in “Developing a Disability-Inclusive Technical Vocational Education Training Framework” in Brisbane, Australia
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in sync with the Department of Technical Education, Skills and Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other non-government organizations representing the different disability groups was accepted by CHARLTON BROWN®, Australia to join the training program to craft a synergized “Disability Inclusive Technical Vocational Education continue reading : NCDA Joins Training in “Developing a Disability-Inclusive Technical Vocational Education Training Framework” in Brisbane, Australia
AFS KL-YES Program 2015-2016 is now accepting Young PWD Applicants!
The AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines (AFS-IPP) is now accepting applications for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (KL-YES) Program for Batch 2015-2016. This cultural exchange scholarship program offers a full scholarship of living and studying for a year in the US to high school students from countries with significant Muslim population and students with disabilities. continue reading : AFS KL-YES Program 2015-2016 is now accepting Young PWD Applicants!
DISABILITY AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY WORKSHOP ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES HELD
Atty. Raul Pangalangan, publisher of Inquirer and Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Law led the pool of speakers and presenters during the Disability Awareness and Sensitivity Workshop on Access to Justice for persons with disabilities, participated in by Public Attorneys and Prosecutors. He gave an in depth presentation of disability laws continue reading : DISABILITY AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY WORKSHOP ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES HELD
“BOSES”
The NCDA is endorsing a must-see film entitled “BOSES.” This movie echoes the call for protection and promotion of children’s rights. How issues in families and communities affect child’s welfare and upbringing. It also examines matters concerning women’s migration and girl child abuse.Produced by ERASTO Film Production in partnership with Philippine Commission on Women, it continue reading : “BOSES”
“17th Duskin Leadership Training” Application Deadline Announced
The Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (JSRPD) announced that applications for the “17th Duskin Leadership Training” in Japan (2015-2016) is until August 8, 2014. This Training is open to all motivated young people with disabilities living in Asia and the Pacific between ages 18 – 29 years. The Duskin Program is a continue reading : “17th Duskin Leadership Training” Application Deadline Announced