On September 4, 2023, National Council on Disability Executive Director Joniro G. Fradejas, represented by Atty. Walter Jason G. Alava (Regional Programs Coordinator) and MJ Dela Pena (MIS, Chief) was invited by the Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center headed by Executive Director Robert O. Dizon. He was represented continue reading : Department Of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center invites NCDA
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Orientation – Workshop For Disability Rights Advocates (NCDA Speakers’ Bureau Program )
The National Council on Disability Affairs conducted the Orientation – Workshop for Disability Rights Advocates (NCDA Speakers’ Bureau Program ) on August 29-31, 2023 at the Bayview Park Hotel Manila. An oath-taking ceremony for the Province of Quezon’s League of PDAO and Federation of Persons with Disabilities officers for 2023 ended the event.
Selyo ng Kahusayan sa Serbisyo Publiko Antas 1 naigawad sa NCDA
Binigyan ng pagkikila ng Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF) ng Selyo ng Kahusayan sa Serbisyo Publiko Antas I ang Pambansang Sanggunian Ukol sa Ugnayang Pangmaykapansanan (NCDA) bilang pagtalima sa Atas Tagapagpaganap Blg 355 at kabalikat sa paghahatid ng serbisyo publiko gamit ang wikang Filipino. Naganap ang paggawad ngayong araw Agosto 30, 2023 sa Manila Metropolitan continue reading : Selyo ng Kahusayan sa Serbisyo Publiko Antas 1 naigawad sa NCDA
QC commits to provide employment for Persons With Disabilities
NCDA Executive Director III Joniro “Don” Fradejas expressed his support to the programs of Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte especially in providing employment for persons with disabilities in her locality by signing the Commitment of Support together with Q.C. Mayor Belmonte and Quezon City PDAO Head Ms. Debbie Dacanay.
Director Fradejas attend medical mission in Navotas City
On August 20, 2023, NCDA Executive Director Joniro Don Fradejas attended the medical mission for persons with disabilities in Barangay San Roque, Navotas City. Director Fradejas discussed with Navotas PDAO Dr. Jojo Anico and Ms. Josie, coordinator for persons with disabilities planning of programs, activities and services that will support persons with disabilities in their continue reading : Director Fradejas attend medical mission in Navotas City
NCDA avails SSS E-wheel Services
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) availed the e-Wheels services, which were provided by the Social Security System – Batasan Branch last 9 August 2023. This service aims to reach its members within the community by providing services such as an online application for SS numbers for individuals, acceptance of member data change request forms, verification, continue reading : NCDA avails SSS E-wheel Services
2023 National IT Challenge for Youth With Disabilities Winners
Congratulations to the OVERALL TOP 4 youth with disabilities who won in the recently conducted 2023 National IT Challenge (June 26 and 27) at the Bayview Park Hotel, Manila. The following winners are (in no particular order): Jethro P. Marzado – Zamboanga del Sur Jance S. Cerdeñola – Quezon, Isabela Mark Andrei G. Molina – continue reading : 2023 National IT Challenge for Youth With Disabilities Winners
2023 National IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities kickstarts this June
The National Council on Disability Affairs in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), National Youth Commission (NYC), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) spearheaded the 2023 National IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities. This is a two-day event that started today (June 26) until June 27. The aim of this activity continue reading : 2023 National IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities kickstarts this June
1st Regional Conference On Disability
NCDA Executive Director Janiro Fradejas was invited on the 1st Regional Conference on Disability: Effective Coordination Mechanism towards Disability Inclusive Development. A warmth welcome message was delivered by Atty. Vanessa B. Goc-Ong, Regional Director of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 11. The three-day conference was held at the Apo View Hotel in Davao continue reading : 1st Regional Conference On Disability
Workshop on Mental Health with Youth and Women With Disabilities
NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas delivered his welcome remarks at the Workshop on Mental Health with Youth and Women with Disabilities held on June 26 and 27, 2023 in Hortz Hotel and Resorts located in Tagaytay City. The NCDA partnered with Department of Health and National Center for Mental Health in conducting workshop. Various continue reading : Workshop on Mental Health with Youth and Women With Disabilities
FREE Online Civil Service Review for Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO)
The National Council on Disability Affairs (Government) offers FREE Online Civil Service Review for Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO). Every Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN starting July 15 to August 13, 2023. Topics are: English Math General Information Register in the link below: https://forms.gle/qDkTE2zGyhCrZGBy6
45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation week OFFICIAL STREAMER
45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation week OFFICIAL STREAMERTheme: Aksesibilidad at Karapatan ng mga Taong may Kapansanan: Daan Tungo sa Sustenableng Kinabukasan na Walang Maiiwan(English version) Persons with Disabilities Accessibility and Rights: Towards a Sustainable Future where No One is Left Behind
Philippines participate in the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16)
Check out the powerful statement delivered by the representative of the Philippines at the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16) held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 13 to 15 June 2023! With the theme “Harmonizing national policies and strategies with the CRPD: achievements and challenges,” continue reading : Philippines participate in the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16)
Accessibility Audit at Batangas Port Facilities
HAPPENING NOW: Accessibility Audit at Batangas Port Facilities
1st inclusive Governance National Conference [ InGov Natcon]
Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas and Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque launched the 1st inclusive Governance National Conference [ InGov Natcon] at Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Theme: The role of provincial Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO) and Highly Urbanized PDAO on Disability Inclusive Development.
NCDA supports the Philippine Para Chess Team
The Philippine Para Chess team composed of 22 Para Athletes; 4 men and 3 women completely blind; 4 men and 3 women partially blind; 4 men and 4 women with physical disability and four Coaching staff , will compete to the ASEAN Para Games on Jun 3 to 9, 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In continue reading : NCDA supports the Philippine Para Chess Team
2023 Mid-Year Assessment And Catch-Up Planning
The National Council on Disability Affairs held its 2023 Mid-year Assessment and Catch-up Planning in Ciudad Christhia Resort located in San Mateo, Rizal on June 6 and 7, 2023. This undertaking aims to evaluate the accomplishments of all the divisions of the Council, set new goals, revisit existing ones, and make clear what the performance continue reading : 2023 Mid-Year Assessment And Catch-Up Planning
2nd Regional Person’s With Disability Summit
League of Persons with Disability Affairs Officer in the Philippines (LPDAOP) in Partnership with National Council on Disability Affairs conducted the 2nd Regional Person’s with Disability Summit. The 3-day conference was held in Negros Residences, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental from May 24 to 26 , 2023. Some of the topic discussed during the 1st day continue reading : 2nd Regional Person’s With Disability Summit
Courtesy Call To Bacolod City Mayor
The NCDA Team headed by Executive Director Joniro Fradejas paid a courtesy call to, Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez on May 24, 2023. Mayor Benitez advised the accredited Persons with Disabilities Federation to collaborate closely with the local government unit.
NCDA meets with Civil Service Commission Supervising Personnel Specialist
On May 10, 2023 , NCDA Executive Director Joniro Fradejas met with Dir. Shiela Acuña, Supervising Personnel Specialist at Civil Service Commission to discuss Civil Service Examination Day exclusive to Persons with Disabilities and Alternative CSC Eligibility for Disabilty Affairs Officers.