MALACANAN PALACE MANILA MESSAGE My warmest greetings to the National Council on Disability Affairs, as you spearhead the 34th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week celebration, as chaired by the Department of Labor and Employment. In our continuing quest for equitable progress, the Filipino people are our most indispensable continue reading : P-Noy’s NDPR Week Message
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NATIONAL PWD REGISTRATION DAY
August 11, 2012 is the schedule for the National PWD Registration Day as per COMELEC Resolution NO. 12-0624. Download: Excerpt from the Minutes of the Regular En Banc Meeting of the Commission on Election held on July 3, 2012 (PDF)
Baliosan Electronic Shop
Baliosan Electronic Shop is owned and managed by Jose Baliosan gifted with skills in electronic appliances and cellphone repairs Product/Service: Electronic / Repair Services Contact Info: Business name: Baliosan Electronic Shope Business Owner: Mr. Jose Baliosan Business Complete Address: Projecct 3, Quezon City Contact Person: Mr Jose Baliosan Cellphone Number: 09991915855
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 continue reading : Tahanang Walang Hagdanan Inc.
34th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week Celebration
Latest Updates: Message from DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman P-Noy NDPR Week Message Deped MC. 103, s. 2012 DILG-Memo_Circular NDPR CSC Announcement 34th NDPR ANNOUNCEMENT In celebration of the 34th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week on July 17 – 23 this year, the National Council on Disability Affairs hereby issues this Announcement on the continue reading : 34th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week Celebration
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. SECRETARY JESSE M. ROBREDO DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Launching of Fully Abled Nation 18 April 2012 2:00PM Makati Shangri-La, Ayala cor. Makati Ave., Mkt. City Congratulations to the launching of Fully Abled Nation, continue reading : DILG Secretary Robredo Keynotes the Launch of the “Fully Abled Nation
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. This project to be held on #1 Fuentes Drive North Susana Executive Village, Quezon City, aims to continue reading : Calling All Video Film Making Enthusiasts!
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”. Now on its 5th year, the Philippine government thru the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) leads this annual event celebration in cooperation continue reading : The Philippine Nation Observes World Autism Awareness Day
PWD Voters’ Registration
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) highlights voters’ registration and right to suffrage of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). In this connection, COMELEC shall conduct satellite registrations for PWDs based on the following schedules: MARCH – Visayas APRIL – Mindanao MAY – Luzon including NCR and CAR JULY – Nationwide This event aims to encourage thousands of continue reading : PWD Voters’ Registration
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 continue reading : Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Accomplishment Report
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: PROJECT : Procurement of Security Services for NCDA Building Office for 12 hrs/guard per day : Contract of Security Services for the period March 1, 2012 to March 1, 2013 For more continue reading : INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ELIGIBILITY AND TO BID
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. The Registration fee details are as follows: 1. Early Bird registration: continue reading : 1st CBR World Congress
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. Mr. Gaffud also stated that the employee involved in the case was already suspended and that his company already continue reading : Bus Operator suspends employee for discriminating a Person with Disability
The Birth of a New Partnership
Dr. Iur. K. Pfau, a visually impaired Lawyer from Switzerland together with his wife Brigitte Ernest donated three (3) Swiss Braille watches to the Council received by NCDA Deputy Executive Director Mateo A. Lee, Jr. on December 2, 2012. Said watches will be given to deserving high school students with visual impairment. He also looks continue reading : The Birth of a New Partnership
PWD Webstore Mechanics
Mechanics: Product details will be posted in one of the NCDA website’s pages for one (1) week for online presence and promotion. Contact information will be given for interested investors or buyers to directly contact the concerned PWD Entrepreneur. The latter must be responsible in handling every inquiry being the business owner. PWD Entrepreneur must continue reading : PWD Webstore Mechanics
NVRC Hosts Saori Weaving Workshop
Twenty one (21) trainees joined the 3-day Saori Weaving Workshop jointly held by the Natinal Council on Disability Affairs and the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center last December 12-14, 2011. Saori is an art of weaving by hand dedicated to free expression and self-development for everyone, regardless of physical or mental ability, age, or artistic aptitude. continue reading : NVRC Hosts Saori Weaving Workshop
MAKE THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION REAL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Deputy Executive Director Mateo A. Lee, Jr. (3rd from left) presents a “PWD-Friendly Website Award” Certificate to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Vilma B. Cabrera in recognition of the Department’s compliance to the Web Accessibility Standards set by the Philippine Website Accessibility Group represented by continue reading : MAKE THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION REAL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
RP Team Brings Home the Bacon from the 6th ASEAN Para Games
Proudly Filipino! Inspired by the 6th ASEAN Para Games’ theme “Ünited and rising..through sports for all”, the 10-man Philippine Team brings home nine major medals in the Chess competition in Solo, Indonesia last December 12-22, 2011. In spite of a very strong competition and new game’s format, the team still won three (3) continue reading : RP Team Brings Home the Bacon from the 6th ASEAN Para Games
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 continue reading : 2nd International Conference on Multiple Perspectives on Inclusion, Transition and Disability – Beijing, China
Take One Animation Studio Pilots Training for PWDs
Take One Animation Studio Proprietor/Manager Eric Tansingco “MAKES THE RIGHT TO WORK REAL” for deserving Persons With Disability artists or those skilled in drawing. Course passers will eventually get hired, as this first batch of trainees from MCCID College of Technology. This ongoing pilot training which started last November 7, 2011, is in sync with Take continue reading : Take One Animation Studio Pilots Training for PWDs