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.
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PAD Thanks NCDA for being recognized as among its NGO partners
NCDA recognizes the Philippine Association of the Deaf, (PAD) Inc. as one of its partners in promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, particularly deaf citizens. After a long struggle with operational concerns, it is slowly but surely bouncing back. Philippine Association of the Deaf, Inc. is currently training law enforcers in 43 continue reading : PAD Thanks NCDA for being recognized as among its NGO partners
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
NCDA’s Message of Sympathy and Support to Japanese Quake Victims and Counterparts
In sympathy and support to the Japanese earthquake victims particularly persons with disabilities, NCDA OIC Matt Lee, Jr. sent with dispatch, a message to Mr. Shoji Nakanishi, the Executive Officer of the Japan Council on Independent Living Centers (JCLIC). Mr. Shoji Nakanishi , now leads the emergency relief operations for earthquake victims with disabilities in continue reading : NCDA’s Message of Sympathy and Support to Japanese Quake Victims and Counterparts
Message from the National Council on Disability Affairs
Message from the National Council on Disability Affairs The National Council on Disability Affairs, extends its utmost sympathy and support to the thousands of Japanese people devastated by the onslaught of the 8.9 earthquake last Friday, March 11, 2011. The tidal waves this triggered on the northeast of Japan claimed thousands of lives and left continue reading : Message from the National Council on Disability Affairs
Tourism Department Issues Guidelines on Special Discounts for PWDs
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has issued a Memo Circular No. 2011-04 Series of 2011, adopting the Guidelines granting Special Discounts to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This, according to Atty. Ma. Victortia V. Jasmin, DOT Undersecretary for Tourism Regulation, Coordination and Resource Generation, is to comply with the provisions of the Magna Carta for Disabled continue reading : Tourism Department Issues Guidelines on Special Discounts for PWDs
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
NCDA Hosts the 4th IBSA World Chess Games Elimination Round
OIC Matt Lee, Jr. welcomed and cheered the 6 Visually Impaired chess contenders for the IBSA World Elimination Round held at the NCDA last Friday February 11, 2011. Led by Coach and trainor Grandmaster Rogelio M. Antonio, Jr., the goal was to choose 2 winners for fielding in the upcoming “4th International Blind Sports Association continue reading : NCDA Hosts the 4th IBSA World Chess Games Elimination Round
PFRD Extends APOLINARIO MABINI AWARDS (AMA) Nomination Deadline
AMA nomination has been extended to March 31, 2011. This was announced by PFRD President Noli V. Agcaoili on the first meeting of the AMA Screening Committee (SC) chaired by UAAP Accessibility Committee Chairman and 2002 Mabini Presidential Awardee Architect Jim Silva. The Committee met for the first time to run down the previous guidelines/criteria continue reading : PFRD Extends APOLINARIO MABINI AWARDS (AMA) Nomination Deadline
RLC Acts on PWD’s Complaints on Tacloban Mall’s Parking Lot Privileges for PWDs
Acting promptly on a PWD’s complaint that their Tacloban Mall has no parking lots reserved for persons with disabilities, Robinson’s Land Corporation (RLC) ensured the Council that this has already been addressed. In a letter to NCDA OIC Mateo A. Lee, Jr. who earlier forwarded said complaint, RLC General Manager Arlene Magtibay wrote that appropriate continue reading : RLC Acts on PWD’s Complaints on Tacloban Mall’s Parking Lot Privileges for PWDs
RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifteenth Congress First Regular Session House Resolution No. 496 WHEREAS, persons with disabilities, such as those with attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, behavior problem, chronically ill, hearing impaired, learning disabled, mentally challenged, orthopedically handicapped, speech defective, slow learner, visually impaired, among others, comprise a considerable segment of the population; continue reading : RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CA Rules NCDA Guidelines on PWD ID card is enforceable
After a long legal battle of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) to establish the validity and legality of Administrative Order No. 1 it issued on April 23, 2008 as required under Republic Act 9442 providing the Guidelines on the Issuance of Identification Card Relative to Republic Act 9442, the Court of Appeals (CA) continue reading : CA Rules NCDA Guidelines on PWD ID card is enforceable
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
S & R Membership Shopping, the World Class Shopping Experience
S & R signifies its support to comply with the implementation of Republic Act 9442 in providing discount on basic and prime commodities to persons with disabilities and the provision of express lane. This is a result of a complaint received by the NCDA from a person with disability for their non-acceptance of the ID continue reading : S & R Membership Shopping, the World Class Shopping Experience