DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction DATA RELEASE FORM Date : 13 May 2011 Data Description : Number of Poor Households (HHs) by Type of Disability, disaggregated by region, province, City/ municipality and barangay, CD, Excel Format, Data as of 28 February 2011 Data for : Mr. Mateo continue reading : Number of Poor Households (HHs) by Type of Disability
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DFA-Office of Consular Affairs implements RA. 9442 in all their offices.
In a response letter dated April 29, 2011, the DFA Office of Consular Affairs informed the National Council on Disability Affairs that their office has established a “Special Lane” for persons with disabilities, Senior Citizens and OFWs which will also be instituted in their Regional Consular Offices following the implementation of RA 9442“an Act Amending continue reading : DFA-Office of Consular Affairs implements RA. 9442 in all their offices.
NCDA Spearheads Provincial Disability Forums
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in collaboration with the Provincial Governments, Liliane Foundation Philippines, Plan International and Terre des Hommes held a series of Provincial Disability Forum on May 11 (Northern Samar) and May 13 (Western Samar) and will continue the said activity on May 16 and 18, 2011 in Eastern Samar and continue reading : NCDA Spearheads Provincial Disability Forums
Persons with Disabilities finally get 20% discount from Mercury Drugstores
Starting May 1, 2011, Persons with Disabilities can already use their Discount ID cards to avail of the 20% discount pursuant to RA 9442 on the purchase of medicines and from all Mercury Drugstores Nationwide. However, before the compliance of Mercury to the said law, the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines (FDA) released continue reading : Persons with Disabilities finally get 20% discount from Mercury Drugstores
E.O 33 Attaches NCDA to DSWD
On April 5, 2011, President Benigno Simeon Aquino III signed Executive Order No. 33 series of 2011 transferring the National Council on Disability Affairs from the Office of the President to the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Executive Order 33 stipulates that since “DSWD is mandated to provide social protection and promote the rights continue reading : E.O 33 Attaches NCDA to DSWD
CBR CONGRESS ADVISORY
PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION: ANOTHER SCHEME If you’re having difficulty with PAYPAL, pay thru Managers Check address to National Council on Disability Affairs as payee. Secure this from your nearest bank with an affiliated bank in Manila Philippines. Send the Managers Check via registered mail via courier of your choice to Manila. Then we will present continue reading : CBR CONGRESS ADVISORY
MCCID Opens its New Campus
The NCDA welcomes the deaf community and all concerned, the opening of the new Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf (MCCID) now known as the ‘’MCCID College of Technology” or MCT, in San Mateo, Rizal. From an old building in Cubao, Quezon City, the College recently announced that their brand new campus is now continue reading : MCCID Opens its New Campus
2nd Asia Pacific CBR Congress
GENERAL INFORMATION Activity 2ND ASIA-PACIFIC CBR CONGRESS Duration November 29, 30 & December 1, 2011 Venue Sofitel Philippine Plaza, ManilaCCP Complex, Roxas BoulevardPasay City 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines Organizer/Host National Council on Disability Affairs Address NCDA Building, Isidora Street Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City, Philippines Email apcbrcongress@ncda.gov.ph Telefax (632) 952-2809; (632) 951-5925 loc 116 Website continue reading : 2nd Asia Pacific CBR Congress
AFS Scholar Korea-bound for a Cultural Exchange Program
Yamie Fiestada, with 3 other model deaf students of De la Salle University – College of St. Benilde (DLSU-CSB), will soon fly to South Korea for a cultural exchange program. Sponsored by the Korean Employment Agency for the Disabled (KEAD), this will run from February 13-18, 2011, at the Ilsan Vocational Competency Development Center (IVCDC). continue reading : AFS Scholar Korea-bound for a Cultural Exchange Program
National Rare Disease Week, February 21-28, 2011
The Nation Commemorates National Rare Disease Week By virtue of Proclamation No. 1989, declaring the 4th Week of February of every year as the “National Rare Disease Week†issued on February 8, 2010, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) commemorates the 2nd National Rare Disease Week on February 21-28, 2011 with the International theme continue reading : National Rare Disease Week, February 21-28, 2011
2nd Asia Pacific CBR Congress
First Announcement Go to 2nd Announcement The Philippines is honoured and proud to host the 2nd Asia Pacific CBR Congress on November 29 to December 01, 2011. With the theme “CBR: Building Communities for Everyone”and Sub-Theme: “Mainstreaming Disability in the Development Agenda”, the 2nd AP CBR Congress will initiate the discussions on how CBR will continue reading : 2nd Asia Pacific CBR Congress
PNoy’s SONA Reaches Thousands of Deaf Pinoys Nationwide!
NCDA lauds GMA7 for its a history making a streaming news on President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) with sign language interpretation, last June 26, 2010. The Council cheered with thousands of deaf viewers this country’s first ever SONA, heard live by thousands of deaf citizens through a sign language interpreter, continue reading : PNoy’s SONA Reaches Thousands of Deaf Pinoys Nationwide!
NVA President, Conferred Most Outstanding PWD Award” by UP-PGH
The UP-PGH Department of Rehabilitation Medicine celebrated the “32nd National Disability and Rehabilitation Week” with their annual Recognition Award of Outstanding PWD last July 12, 2010. This is to honor valuable contributions and selfless efforts of individual Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and organizations to support the rehabilitation and recovery of new PWD patients. For 2010, continue reading : NVA President, Conferred Most Outstanding PWD Award” by UP-PGH
CBR AP Network’s Logo Designing Contest
Overview The Community-based Rehabilitation Asia-Pacific Network (CBR AP Network) was organized during the 1st CBR Asia-Pacific Congress which was held in Bangkok, Thailand on 18-20 Feb 2009. Its Vision is an inclusive development and inclusive society. The Mission is to promote, develop and support CBR in the Asia Pacific Region and globally. There are 24 continue reading : CBR AP Network’s Logo Designing Contest
International Autism Conference
The International Autism Conference will be held on February 3-5, 2010 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Manila Philippines. For more information and online registration, please log on to www.iacphil.com, email info@iacphil.com or call +6328193724/ +6328189926. Download the Schedule of Activities Brochure here.
EsSense 2010 VSA arts Call for Writing
Call is open to students ages 11-18 years with disabilities or a connection to people with disabilities. Poems or short stories submitted need to relate to theme “EsSense”. Selected entries will become part of the VSA arts online writing journal, Infinite Difference Guidelines and applications available calling +1 (202) 628.2800 or go to www.vsarts.org/callforwriting Submissions continue reading : EsSense 2010 VSA arts Call for Writing
Philippine CBR Congress
August 25th – 27th , 2009 Manila Pavilion Hotel, United Nations Avenue corner Ma. Orosa Street, Manila Aims: Celebrate the gains made by CBR while addressing current challenges in the Philippines; Arrive at a common understanding of CBR in the Philippines which is in harmony with the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nations Convention continue reading : Philippine CBR Congress
NDPR 2009 Activities
LIST OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2009 NDPR WEEK CELEBRATION ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES DATE VENUE 1. Employers Forum DOLE/DTI 6/16/09 PTTC 2. Wreathlaying and Holy Mass Celebration PFRD 7/17/09 PUP-Manila 3. Trade Fair and Art Exhibit and Entrepreneurship Capacity Building DTI 7/17 – 19/09 Riverbanks Mall 4. Fun Day for Children with Disabilities and their families continue reading : NDPR 2009 Activities