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National Council on Disability Affairs

Pambansang Sanggunian Ukol sa Ugnayang Pangmaykapansanan

The NCDA team, led by Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas and Chief of Technical Cooperation Division Mr. Dandy C. Victa, met with Mr. Sungmin Jo, Secretary General of RI Korea, and Ms. Reena Lee, Director of RI Korea, both members of the Organizing Committee of Rehabilitation International Korea on September 28. 2023. The purpose of continue reading : NCDA meets with the organizing committee of Rehabilitation International Korea

Various government agencies collaborated in evaluating Accessibility for people with disabilities in Calapan City Port and Vessel. It was led by NCDA Director Don Fradejas and Accessibility Consultant Architect Armand Michael Eustaquio with the help of MARINA, PPA, Philippine Coast Guard, DOT, and Accessibility Advocate Ms. Veneranda Mateo The purpose of this project is to continue reading : NCDA Evaluates Accessibility for People With Disabilities In Calapan City Port and Vessel

The NCDA team headed by Executive Director Joniro “Don” Fradejas with the assistance of the PBF Team led by  Mr. Francisco Santos, conducted the measurement of Prosthesis and braces for persons with disabilities. The undertaking was held in Romblon, Romblon on September 26, 2023.

The National Council on Disability Affairs in collaboration with Barangay 171 Bagumbong Person with Disability Association Inc. conducted the Free Hearing Assessment held on September 23, 2023 in Barangay 171 Bagumbong, Zone  15, District 1, Caloocan City. According to NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas, aside from creating Policies and Programs for the benefit of continue reading : Free Hearing Assessment

The Muscular Dystrophy Association of the Philippines (MDAP) celebrated its 5th Founding Anniversary on September 23, 2023. The celebration with the theme Life without limits: Beyond Disability and held in Quezon City Hall was led by the MDAP President,  Ms. Michelle Catherine Sideco. What exactly is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)? “It is a group of continue reading : 5th Anniversary – The Muscular Dystrophy Association Of The Philippines (MDAP)

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) joins the Nation in celebration of the 20th Cerebral Palsy  and Protection Week from September 16 – 22, 2023. This year’s theme is “ Taong May Cerebral Palsy Mahalin, Unawain, Isama’t Iugnay Upang Kakayahan At Galing ay Pagyamanin.” Calendar of Activities for the week -long celebration was posted. continue reading : 20th Cerebral Palsy and Protection Week

In celebration of the 20th Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week, NCDA supported the Boccia Sports for Persons with Cerebral Palsy (4th Octavia Gonzales Tournament)  held at SM City Marikina on September 19, 2023.

The National Council on Disability Affairs attended and participated in the first “Plant-Run” of the Civil Service Commission held in Yes City, Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal on September 17, 2023, as part of the celebration of the 123rd anniversary of the Civil Service in the Philippines. Thousands of staff and officials of government offices from continue reading : “Plant-Run” of The Civil Service Commission

The NCDA, in partnership with RCDA VII, DSWD, CESO IV and PDAO Mandaue Cebu, conducted the Regional Persons with Disability Summit and (Region VII – Central Visayas) on September 12-13, 2023, held in Cordova Home Village, Cordova, Cebu with the theme: Effective Coordination Mechanisms Towards Disability Inclusion”.  NCDA was represented by Mr. Randy Calsena and continue reading : Regional Persons With Disability Summit of Region VII – Central Visayas

The Government Procurement Reform Law, commonly known as RA 9184, and its amended rules and regulations were covered in a three-day training for NCDA employees. The introductory remarks were delivered by NCDA OIC-Deputy Director Dandy Victa, who emphasized the need of employee training on the procurement process for the effective and efficient running of the continue reading : NCDA Conducts Training on Procurement Law

The NCDA facilitated the development of the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) Central Luzon Strategic Plan, 2024-2026 during the Strategic Planning and Leadership Training organized by DSWD Field Office 3, held on September 4 -5, 2023. The said plan focuses on three priority areas namely (1) Policy Development on Disability (2) Disability Data Collection continue reading : Regional Committee On Disability Affairs Central Luzon Strategic Plan, 2024-2026

On September 4, 2023, National Council on Disability Executive Director Joniro G. Fradejas, represented by Atty. Walter Jason G. Alava (Regional Programs Coordinator) and MJ Dela Pena (MIS, Chief) was invited by the Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center headed by Executive Director Robert O. Dizon. He was represented continue reading : Department Of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center invites NCDA

The National Council on Disability Affairs conducted the Orientation – Workshop for Disability Rights Advocates (NCDA Speakers’ Bureau Program ) on August 29-31, 2023 at the  Bayview Park Hotel Manila. An oath-taking ceremony for the Province of Quezon’s League of PDAO and Federation of Persons with Disabilities officers for 2023 ended the event.