A gathering of persons with disability leaders and duty bearers nationwide to discuss and resolve issues of concerns with highlights on the role of PWD organizations and civil society in monitoring the implementation of the UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. Host agency is the National Council on Disability Affairs. Venue: MANILA continue reading : 1st National Disability Summit Day 1 Activities
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1st National Disability Summit Day 2 Activities
DAY TWO – September 25, 2009 8:30 – 9:00 – Plenary: Reflections and Synthesis of Day 1 Proceedings – Mr. Mateo Lee, Jr., Deputy Executive Director, NCDA 9:00 – 9:30 – Presentation of Priority Issues of Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – Ms. Geraldine P. Ruiz, Executive Director, NCDA 9:30 – continue reading : 1st National Disability Summit Day 2 Activities
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
White Cane Safety Day Celebration
The “White Cane Safety Day†celebration which is being celebrated every 1st Day of August is based on RA 6759 “White Cane Act†to instill public awareness of the plight of the our visually impaired persons, promote recognition and acceptance of the “white cane†as a symbol of the need of the sector for specific continue reading : White Cane Safety Day Celebration