Samahang Kapatiran ng May Kapansanan para sa Hanapbuhay Inc. is owned and managed by Arthur Quiroz. A PWD entrepreneur with orthopedic engaged in selling religious articles in Quiapo, Manila Philippines. [...]
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Medel Ayran
Mr. Medel Ayran is from Binacayan, Kawit Cavite, a deaf entrepreneur engaged in sign language Tshirt Printing and some arts and crafts novelty items for sale in the Greenhills Christmas sale. His long time customers for the T-shirts prefer his quality material and designs and are often used as office give aways, particularl;y to foreigners. He now owns Juri’s Store inherited from his late parents popularly known to their neighbors as “The Silent Sari-Sari Store”. The store which he runs with another deaf partner has become a favorite in the neighborhood because of their quality service. Their deafness is no barrier to their customers since they make it up with their friendliness and graphic signs shown below. It is open 24 hours a day like a convenience store to accommodate neighbors on night shift jobs. [...]
Tahanang Walang Hagdanan Inc.
PWD Webstore features Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc. – a non-stock, non-profit and non-government organization that aims to uplift the lives of the Orthopedically handicapped persons. It was founded by Sr. Valeriana Baerts, ICM. a Belgian nun who was assigned as a volunteer nurse here in the Philippines. The center is located in Cainta Rizal which is about 15 kms. East Manila. It has five workshops, six Dormitories for trainees who came from far provinces. It is a rehabilitation and skills training center with sheltered workshops where the people with disabilities are trained to be productive and self-reliant member of the society. [...]
DILG Secretary Robredo Keynotes the Launch of the “Fully Abled Nation
DILG Secretary Robredo keynotes the Launching of the “Fully Abled Nation” on April 18, 2012, Shangri-La Hotel, Makati City. [...]
Calling All Video Film Making Enthusiasts!
The New Vois Association (NVA)-Health Justice (HJ) tandem invites disability advocates with or without disabilities from self-help groups and GO/NGO partners, to a half day session on Video-Film Making on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 9 A.M. [...]
The Philippine Nation Observes World Autism Awareness Day
The country will take part in the global celebration of the World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on April 2 with the theme “ Make the Right Real for Persons with Autism”. [...]
Silent Wood Craft
Silent Woodcraft is owned and managed by Ms. Lovella Acuyong and Mr. Kent Zurbano. Both of them are deaf gifted with talents and skills in arts and craft. They produce an array of wall decors and souvenir items made of wood like palo china and other materials. [...]
PWD Voters’ Registration
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) highlights voters’ registration and right to suffrage of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). [...]
Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Accomplishment Report
The Philippines, through NCDA, hosted the 2nd Asia and Pacific CBR Congress with the theme “CBR: Building Communities for Everyone” and Sub-Theme: “Mainstreaming Disability in the Development Agenda” which was held on November 29 – December 1, 2011 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, Pasay City. It was attended by 630 participants from 65 countries in the entire Asia Pacific Region and the rest of the world composed of representatives of organizations of PWDs, CBR practitioners, domestic and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government officials, development agencies, donors, media and the business sector. [...]
INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID
The NCDA through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites eligible bidders to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder project: [...]
1st CBR World Congress
Greetings from the 1st CBR World Congress!
With great pleasure we announce that the REGISTRATION is Now Open for the 1st Community Based Rehabiliation (CBR) World Congress“ to be held on November 26-28, 2012 at Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre, Agra India. [...]
Bus Operator suspends employee for discriminating a Person with Disability
In a letter to NCDA dated January 27, 2012, Dalin Bus line, Inc owner, Romeo Dalin Gaffud expressed his apologies for the discriminating treatment of his employee towards Ms. Trinidad C. Agguid of Bambang Nueva Vizcaya. [...]
Korean Team’s Power Wheelchair Spurs Young Pinay Rights Advocate
International Cooperation at Work! DSWD Undersecretary and NCDA’s OIC/ED Alicia R. Bala , Global Cancer Ambassador and New Vois Association of the Philippines President Emer Rojas and wife Volet cheer the first ride of new and lucky power wheelchair owner Carla dela Cruz, another highlight of the December 2, 2011 “Asia Pacific’s Walk for the Rights of PWDs”. Carla, an AFS-YES scholar and a cum laude graduate of Trinity University of Asia, BS Education major in SPED, looks forward to using her power cruiser in her future teaching career. [...]
2nd International Conference on Multiple Perspectives on Inclusion, Transition and Disability – Beijing, China
On behalf of the Resources for Educational and Allied Consultancy Habitat (R.E.A.C.H.), Inc. in cooperation with the Sharing Our Caring Foundation, Inc., we would like to extend an invitation to you to attend the 2nd International Conference on Multiple Perspectives on Inclusion, Transition and Disability, Theme: Inclusion in Transition: Integrated Head, Heart and Hands Approach for Success, February 21-23, 2012, in Beijing, China. This year’s exciting and dynamic program will feature a multitude of sessions and workshops designed to enhance the educator’s ability to address the individual needs of all students. The sessions will address topics such as inclusive practices, research-based instructional practices, career development and transition, human rights, and many more areas of focus. [...]
CALL FOR ENTRIES 2012 VSA International Young Soloists Award
Call for Entries for the 2012 VSA International Young Soloists Award is now live! For more details please click here [...]
NCDA – Australian Development Scholarship Awardee Returns Home
Fatima A. Garon, Project Evaluation Officer I of NCDA has successfully completed her post-graduate program under the Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) for year 2011. Ms. Garon studied Master of Social Science with Specialization on Human Service Management at University of Newcastle, Australia. As part of the program a Re-Entry Action Plan (REAP) on Good Governance for Educational and Economic Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities will be implemented upon her return to the country. [...]
Training on the Provision of Appropriate Wheelchairs
To equip service-providers in effective provision of appropriate wheelchairs to beneficiaries, the Latter-Day Saints Charities (LDSC) held a 2-day workshop for 17 GO/NGO/PO participants from Quezon City , Caloocan City, NCR and San Mateo, Region IV-A last October 24-25, 2011 at the NCDA Atrium. It included demos on wheelchair-fitting, handling and securing, always in consultation with/consideration of the wheelchair-users. [...]
DAISY Consortium consults NCDA on a ‘PWD-Friendly Disaster Plan’ Tie Up
Daisy Consortium President Hiroshi Kawamura (left), on courtesy call to NCDA last November 18, 2011, raised the use of DAISY (Digital Access Information System) as a communications tool for inclusive disaster management, where PWDs are not just seen as victims, but as active part of the operations, as shown in the recent disasters in Japan. DSWD USec and concurrent NCDA Officer-in-Charge/Executive Director Alicia R. Bala (right) welcomed the concept and urged Mr. Kawamura to formalize submission of proposal to DSWD which has the appropriate machinery, for future presentation to concerned personnel. Mr. Lauro Purcil, (middle) President of the Philippine DAISY Network (PDN), said PDN will be on call for this crucial and timely initiative. [...]
List of Travel Agencies
For delegates who desire to go on City/Philippine Tours please check on the list of Travel Agencies below: [...]