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
Category: Disability Laws
Disability Laws and International Conventions
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
A Resolution On The Development Of A Three-Year Plan For The Sub-Committee On Education – NCDA Board Resolution N0. 6 Series Of 2020
NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION N0. 6 SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THREE-YEAR PLAN FOR THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION WHEREAS, NCWDP Board Resolution No. 14, Series of 2004 adopts the creation of the Sub-Committee on Education of then National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP), now the National Council on continue reading : A Resolution On The Development Of A Three-Year Plan For The Sub-Committee On Education – NCDA Board Resolution N0. 6 Series Of 2020
A Resolution Allowing the Issuance Of Disability Card To Senior Citizens With Disabilities In Accordance To Republic Act Nos. 9442, 10754 And 9994 And For Other Purposes – NCDA Board Resolution No. 5 S/2021
NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 S/2021 A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE ISSUANCE OF DISABILITY CARD TO SENIOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACCORDANCE TO REPUBLIC ACT NOS. 9442, 10754 AND 9994 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, Persons with disabilities are entitled to privileges and incentives as provided by Republic Act no. 9442 and 10754 which can be continue reading : A Resolution Allowing the Issuance Of Disability Card To Senior Citizens With Disabilities In Accordance To Republic Act Nos. 9442, 10754 And 9994 And For Other Purposes – NCDA Board Resolution No. 5 S/2021
A Resolution Enhancing And Strengthening The Functions Of NCDA Sub-Committee On Advocacy And Amending For The Purpose NCWDP Board Resolution No. 05, Series Of 2003 – NCDA Board Resolution No. 5 Series Of 2020
NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION ENHANCING AND STRENGTHENING THE FUNCTIONS OF NCDA SUB-COMMITTEE ON ADVOCACY AND AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE NCWDP BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 05, SERIES OF 2003 WHEREAS, the Philippines is a State Party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) which was continue reading : A Resolution Enhancing And Strengthening The Functions Of NCDA Sub-Committee On Advocacy And Amending For The Purpose NCWDP Board Resolution No. 05, Series Of 2003 – NCDA Board Resolution No. 5 Series Of 2020
A Resolution Approving The Guidelines For The Provision Of Assistive Devices And Technology Services In The Philippines – NCDA Board Resolution No. 4 S/2021
NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 S/2021 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE PROVISION OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES IN THE PHILIPPINES WHEREAS, for many persons with disabilities, assistive devices and technologies are essential to realizing their full rights and equal participation in the community and the larger society. Assistive devices and technology reduce continue reading : A Resolution Approving The Guidelines For The Provision Of Assistive Devices And Technology Services In The Philippines – NCDA Board Resolution No. 4 S/2021
Resolution Rectifying NCDA Board Resolution No. 1 S/2020 – NCDA Board Resolution No. 4 S 2020
NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4 SERIES OF 2020 RESOLUTION RECTIFYING NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1 S/2020 WHEREAS, NCDA Board adopted last 31st of January 2020 NCDA Board Resolution No. 1 S/2020 entitled “GUIDELINES ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY IDENTIFICATION CARD TO CANCER PATIENTS, PERSONS LIVING WITH CANCER AND CANCER SURVIVORS PURSUANT TO SECTION continue reading : Resolution Rectifying NCDA Board Resolution No. 1 S/2020 – NCDA Board Resolution No. 4 S 2020
A Resolution Approving The Guidelines On Policy Development And Monitoring Activities Of The Regional Committees On Disability Affairs (Rcda) And Aligning The Committee’s Plans And Activities With The Thrusts And Direction Set Forth By The National Council On Disability Affairs – NCDA Board Resolution No. 3 S/2021
NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 3 S/2021 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GUIDELINES ON POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND MONITORING ACTIVITIES OF THE REGIONAL COMMITTEES ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (RCDA) AND ALIGNING THE COMMITTEE’S PLANS AND ACTIVITIES WITH THE THRUSTS AND DIRECTION SET FORTH BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS WHEREAS, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) established continue reading : A Resolution Approving The Guidelines On Policy Development And Monitoring Activities Of The Regional Committees On Disability Affairs (Rcda) And Aligning The Committee’s Plans And Activities With The Thrusts And Direction Set Forth By The National Council On Disability Affairs – NCDA Board Resolution No. 3 S/2021
A Resolution Requesting The Member Agencies Of The Regional Committees On Disability Affairs (RCDA) To Establish A Network And Coordination Mechanism With Persons With Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) In The Development And Implementation Of Policies, Programs And Services For Persons With Disabilities – Ncda Board Resolution No. 2 S 2021
NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 2 SERIES OF 2021 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MEMBER AGENCIES OF THE REGIONAL COMMITTEES ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS (RCDA) TO ESTABLISH A NETWORK AND COORDINATION MECHANISM WITH PERSONS WITH DISABILITY AFFAIRS OFFICE (PDAO) IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHEREAS, NCDA Board Resolution No. continue reading : A Resolution Requesting The Member Agencies Of The Regional Committees On Disability Affairs (RCDA) To Establish A Network And Coordination Mechanism With Persons With Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) In The Development And Implementation Of Policies, Programs And Services For Persons With Disabilities – Ncda Board Resolution No. 2 S 2021
Administrative Order On The Issuance Of Persons With Disabilities Identification Card Relative To Republic Acts 9442, 10754, 11215, 10747 – NCDA Board Resolution No. 1 S 2021
NCDA BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1 SERIES OF 2021 A RESOLUTION APPROVING NCDA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 001 SERIES OF 2021 ENTITLED: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IDENTIFICATION CARD RELATIVE TO REPUBLIC ACTS 9442, 10754, 11215, 10747 WHEREAS, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) had its last board meeting on 18 February continue reading : Administrative Order On The Issuance Of Persons With Disabilities Identification Card Relative To Republic Acts 9442, 10754, 11215, 10747 – NCDA Board Resolution No. 1 S 2021
Pledge of Commitment
45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week July 17-23, 2023 PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT The theme for the 45thNational Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week, “Persons with Disabilities Accessibility and Rights: Towards a Sustainable Future where No One is Left Behind” highlights the importance of accessibility in the full realization of all human rights of persons with disabilities continue reading : Pledge of Commitment
Persons with Disabilities in the Workplace – DOLE Labor Advisory No. 15 S 2023
Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT lntramuros, Manila LABOR ADVISORY NO. 15 Series of 2023 DOLE-RS 11JUL’23 9:08 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE WORKPLACE In line with the country’s policy providing for the rehabilitation, self-development, self reliance, and integration into the mainstream society of persons with disabilities as well as being one continue reading : Persons with Disabilities in the Workplace – DOLE Labor Advisory No. 15 S 2023
Amending the Rules and Regulations Governing Accreditation of Physicians and the Issuance of Medical Certificates – DOTC Administrative Order No. AVT-2015-026
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications Land Transportation Office East Avenue Quezon City 1100 Website: www.lto.gov.ph • Email: ltombox@lto.gov.ph Tel.: (632) 9229061 to 66 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. AVT-2015-026 SUBJECT : AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ACCREDITATION OF PHYSICIANS AND THE ISSUANCE OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATES DATE : 18 February 2014 Pursuant to Republic Act No. continue reading : Amending the Rules and Regulations Governing Accreditation of Physicians and the Issuance of Medical Certificates – DOTC Administrative Order No. AVT-2015-026
An Act Providing for Early Voting By Qualified Senior Citizens, Persons With Disabilities, Lawyers, and Human Resources for Health in National and Local Elections – HB07576 pdf
Significance: National Date Filed: 2023-03-13 Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR EARLY VOTING BY QUALIFIED SENIOR CITIZENS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, LAWYERS, AND HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH IN NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS Principal Author/s: 1. FERRER, JULIET MARIE DE LEON 2. RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS B. 3. TAN, KEITH MICAH “Atty. Mike” D.L. 4. SUANSING, HORACIO JR. P. 5. SUANSING, MIKAELA continue reading : An Act Providing for Early Voting By Qualified Senior Citizens, Persons With Disabilities, Lawyers, and Human Resources for Health in National and Local Elections – HB07576 pdf
Special Guidelines on the Provision of Social Amelioration Measures by the DSWD to the Most Affected Residents of the Areas Under Community Quarantine – Memorandum Circular 04-2020 pdf
Special Guidelines on the Provision of Social Amelioration Measures by the Department of Social Welfare and Development to the Most Affected Residents of the Areas Under Community Quarantine and Continuation of the Implementation of the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens and the Supplementary Feeding Programs MC 04 s2020.pdf
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities
Preamble The States Parties to the present Convention, a. Recalling the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations which recognize the inherent dignity and worth and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, b. Recognizing that the continue reading : UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities
Grant of Fare Discount to Elderly, Disabled Persons and Students – LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2017-024 Link
LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2017-024, AMENDMENTS TO MC 2005-014. Grant of Fare Discount to Elderly, Disabled Persons and Students – You may access the document here.
20% Discount for Persons With Disability in Pursuant to RA 10754 – LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2018-004 Link
LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2018-004, 20% Discount for PWDs in Pursuant to Republic Act 10754 You may access the document here.
Grant of Privileges for Students, PWDs, and Senior Citizen on Board Domestic Passenger Ships – MARINA Circular No. 2017-03 Link
Marina Circular No. 2017-03, OMNIBUS RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE Grant of Privileges for Students, PWDs, and Senior Citizen on Board Domestic Passenger Ships You may access the document here.