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Recipients of free hearing assessment pose together with Sir Don

Free Hearing Assessment

The National Council on Disability Affairs in collaboration with Barangay 171 Bagumbong Person with Disability Association Inc. conducted the Free Hearing Assessment held on September 23, 2023 in Barangay 171 Bagumbong, Zone  15, District 1, Caloocan City. According to NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas, aside from creating Policies and Programs for the benefit of continue reading : Free Hearing Assessment

MDAP provides gifts to its members led by NCDA Executive Director Fradejas

5th Anniversary – The Muscular Dystrophy Association Of The Philippines (MDAP)

The Muscular Dystrophy Association of the Philippines (MDAP) celebrated its 5th Founding Anniversary on September 23, 2023. The celebration with the theme Life without limits: Beyond Disability and held in Quezon City Hall was led by the MDAP President,  Ms. Michelle Catherine Sideco. What exactly is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)? “It is a group of continue reading : 5th Anniversary – The Muscular Dystrophy Association Of The Philippines (MDAP)

RCDA Central Visayas conducts disability summit

Regional Persons With Disability Summit of Region VII – Central Visayas

The NCDA, in partnership with RCDA VII, DSWD, CESO IV and PDAO Mandaue Cebu, conducted the Regional Persons with Disability Summit and (Region VII – Central Visayas) on September 12-13, 2023, held in Cordova Home Village, Cordova, Cebu with the theme: Effective Coordination Mechanisms Towards Disability Inclusion”.  NCDA was represented by Mr. Randy Calsena and continue reading : Regional Persons With Disability Summit of Region VII – Central Visayas

Sir Don poses together with Women with Disabilities advocates

Trainers’ Training Manual On Gender And Equality Focusing On Women With Disabilities

The first rollout of Luzon Cluster participants of the Trainers’ Training Manual on Gender and Equality Focusing on Women with Disabilities was held in Kimberly Hotel, Tagaytay City on September 5 and 6, 2020. This was participated by PDAO officers, Disability Advocates and Gad Focal Persons. NCDA Executive Director Joniro “Don” Fradejas delivered his welcome continue reading : Trainers’ Training Manual On Gender And Equality Focusing On Women With Disabilities

RCDA Central Luzon conducts strategic planning for 2024-2026

Regional Committee On Disability Affairs Central Luzon Strategic Plan, 2024-2026

The NCDA facilitated the development of the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) Central Luzon Strategic Plan, 2024-2026 during the Strategic Planning and Leadership Training organized by DSWD Field Office 3, held on September 4 -5, 2023. The said plan focuses on three priority areas namely (1) Policy Development on Disability (2) Disability Data Collection continue reading : Regional Committee On Disability Affairs Central Luzon Strategic Plan, 2024-2026

NCDA with DOST-MIRDC Team

Department Of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center invites NCDA

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

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

Sir Don together with SSS Batasan Branch Head Marieta Barredo

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

IECD Chief Gian Neyra explains the contest rules.

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

Regional Conference on Disability, Davao City

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

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