Category: Disability Laws

Disability Laws and International Conventions

A RESOLUTION DELEGATING APPROVAL OF SUCCEEDING COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ITS EQUIVALENT TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS CHAIRPERSON AND DESIGNATED OFFICIALS – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2024

BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2024 A RESOLUTION DELEGATING APPROVAL OF SUCCEEDING COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ITS EQUIVALENT TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS CHAIRPERSON AND DESIGNATED OFFICIALS WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7277 as amended, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Persons with Disability,” establishes policies and mandates for the rehabilitation, self-development, and continue reading : A RESOLUTION DELEGATING APPROVAL OF SUCCEEDING COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ITS EQUIVALENT TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS CHAIRPERSON AND DESIGNATED OFFICIALS – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2024

AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES OF 2024, “A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CRITERIA IN THE SELECTION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO) REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS(NCDA) BOARD” – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 2024

BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 2024 AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES OF 2024, “A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CRITERIA IN THE SELECTION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO) REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS(NCDA) BOARD” WHEREAS, the NCDA Governing Board (the “Board”) approved NCDA Board Resolution No. 01 Series of 2024 (the “Board continue reading : AMENDING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES OF 2024, “A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CRITERIA IN THE SELECTION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO) REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS(NCDA) BOARD” – BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 SERIES OF 2024

2024 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Batas Pambansa Blg. 344

Downloadable Files: 1. Amended IRR BP 344 Official Gazette – PDF File   BP 344 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) AMENDMENTS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY    GENERAL PROVISIONS   Accessible Ramps   Changes in level shall require a ramp except when served by a dropped sidewalk, curb ramp, an elevator, or other mechanical device.   continue reading : 2024 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Batas Pambansa Blg. 344

Declaring the First Week of August of Every Year as Sight-Conservation Week – Proclamation No. 40 – 07/05/1954

PROCLAMATION NO. 40, July 05, 1954 DECLARING THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST OF EVERY YEAR AS SIGHT-CONSERVATION WEEK   WHEREAS, a preliminary survey made by the Philippine Eye Bank shows that approximately 40,000 blind Filipinos could have saved their sight if the necessary precautions had been taken; and WHEREAS, this fact points up the necessity continue reading : Declaring the First Week of August of Every Year as Sight-Conservation Week – Proclamation No. 40 – 07/05/1954

Declaring the Period of 17 to 23 July of Every Year as “National Disability Rights Week” – Proclamation No. 597

Malacanang Palace Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 597 DECLARING THE PERIOD OF 17 TO 23 JULY OF EVERY YEAR AS “NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK” WHEREAS, Section 11, Article II of the Constitution declares it a policy of the State to value the dignity of every human person and guarantee full respect continue reading : Declaring the Period of 17 to 23 July of Every Year as “National Disability Rights Week” – Proclamation No. 597

BOARD RESOLUTION NO.2 SERIES OF 2024, CREATING THE NCDA SUB-COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES (NASPA)

BOARD RESOLUTION NO.2 SERIES OF 2024   CREATING THE NCDA SUB-COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES (NASPA)   Whereas, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) share a common advocacy in creating an equitable environment for persons with disabilities; Whereas, there is a need to increase the continue reading : BOARD RESOLUTION NO.2 SERIES OF 2024, CREATING THE NCDA SUB-COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES (NASPA)

2024 REVISED RULES ON GRANTING SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ON PURCHASE OF BASIC NECESSITIES AND PRIME COMMODITIES, JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 24-02 Series of 2024

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 24-02 Series of 2024   Subject: 2024 REVISED RULES ON GRANTING SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ON  PURCHASE OF BASIC NECESSITIES AND PRIME COMMODITIES   WHEREAS, pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 9994 (RA9994), or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, amending RA Nos.7432 and 9257; continue reading : 2024 REVISED RULES ON GRANTING SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ON PURCHASE OF BASIC NECESSITIES AND PRIME COMMODITIES, JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 24-02 Series of 2024

Monitoring and Evaluation of, Accountability for, and Learning from (“MEAL”) the Implementation of Section 36 of the General Provisions under Fiscal Year 2023 General Appropriations Act (GP 36 under FY 2023 GAA) or Equivalent Provision in the Years Thereafter Entitled “Programs and Projects Related to Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities”, JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1 SERIES OF 2023

DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL COMMISSION OF SENIOR CITIZENS NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1 SERIES OF 2023 Monitoring and Evaluation of, Accountability for, and Learning from (“MEAL”) the Implementation of Section 36 of the General Provisions under Fiscal Year 2023 General Appropriations Act continue reading : Monitoring and Evaluation of, Accountability for, and Learning from (“MEAL”) the Implementation of Section 36 of the General Provisions under Fiscal Year 2023 General Appropriations Act (GP 36 under FY 2023 GAA) or Equivalent Provision in the Years Thereafter Entitled “Programs and Projects Related to Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities”, JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1 SERIES OF 2023

A Resolution Strongly Recommending the Civil Service Commission to Conduct a Civil Service Examination Day Exclusive To Persons With Disabilities Every National Disability Prevention And Rehabilitation Week and International Day Of Persons With Disabilities Celebrations – NCDA Board Resolution 3 S 2023 pdf

NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO.3 SERIES OF 2023   A Resolution Strongly Recommending the Civil Service Commission to Conduct a Civil Service Examination Day Exclusive To Persons With Disabilities Every National Disability Prevention And Rehabilitation Week and International Day Of Persons With Disabilities Celebrations Download the PDF File here: NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO 3 SERIES OF continue reading : A Resolution Strongly Recommending the Civil Service Commission to Conduct a Civil Service Examination Day Exclusive To Persons With Disabilities Every National Disability Prevention And Rehabilitation Week and International Day Of Persons With Disabilities Celebrations – NCDA Board Resolution 3 S 2023 pdf

A Resolution Urging the Regional Committees On Disability Affairs (RCDA) To Include in its Membership And Composition, The Regional League Of Persons With Disability Affairs Officers (LPDAOP) – NCDA Board Resolution No. 2 S 2023 pdf

NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2 SERIES OF 2023   A Resolution Urging the Regional Committees On Disability Affairs (RCDA) To Include in its Membership And Composition, The Regional League Of Persons With Disability Affairs Officers (LPDAOP) Download the PDF file here: NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO 2 SERIES OF 2023

Guidelines on the Coordination Mechanism of Persons With Disability Affairs Office and Local Social Welfare And Development Office in the Implementation of Programs and Services for Persons.With Disabilities – JMC No. 01 S 2023

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 01 series of 2023 Date: September 4, 2023 SUBJECT: SUBJECT: GUIDELINES ON THH COORDINATION MECHANISM OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ATFAIRS OFFICE AND LOCAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE IN continue reading : Guidelines on the Coordination Mechanism of Persons With Disability Affairs Office and Local Social Welfare And Development Office in the Implementation of Programs and Services for Persons.With Disabilities – JMC No. 01 S 2023

A Resolution Providing Support Services For Persons With Disabilities In Tertiary Education – NCDA Board Resolution No. 8 Series Of 2020

NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 8 SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN TERTIARY EDUCATION WHEREAS, under Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, it explicitly provides that “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and continue reading : A Resolution Providing Support Services For Persons With Disabilities In Tertiary Education – NCDA Board Resolution No. 8 Series Of 2020

A Resolution To Revise The “Guidelines In The Admission Of Students With Disabilities In Higher Education And Post-Secondary Institutions In The Philippines” – NCDA Board Resolution No. 7 Series Of 2020

NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 7 SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE “GUIDELINES IN THE ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES” WHEREAS, the United Nations (UN) declared the International Year of Disabled Persons in 1981, universal policies on special education (SPED) for children and youth with continue reading : A Resolution To Revise The “Guidelines In The Admission Of Students With Disabilities In Higher Education And Post-Secondary Institutions In The Philippines” – NCDA Board Resolution No. 7 Series Of 2020

A Resolution Requesting the National Economic And Development Authority (NEDA) Through Its Regional Offices To Include A Person With Disability Sector Representation In Their Respective Regional Development Councils – Ncda Board Resolution No. 6 S/2021

NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 6 S/2021 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NEDA) THROUGH ITS REGIONAL OFFICES TO INCLUDE A PERSON WITH DISABILITY SECTOR REPRESENTATION IN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS WHEREAS, the Philippines as signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), provides that In the continue reading : A Resolution Requesting the National Economic And Development Authority (NEDA) Through Its Regional Offices To Include A Person With Disability Sector Representation In Their Respective Regional Development Councils – Ncda Board Resolution No. 6 S/2021