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, and other services. [...]
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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. [...]
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 is to select four students who will represent the Philippines in the 2023 Global IT Challenge in Abu Dhabi. [...]
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. [...]
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 Local Government Units in Region IV-A participated in the workshop composed of persons 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. [...]
45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation week OFFICIAL STREAMER
45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation week OFFICIAL STREAMER
Theme: 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! [...]
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 support to the Para Chess Athletes, NCDA Executive Director Don Fradejas grant their request to stay for a month at the NCDA Disability Resource and Development Center for an extensive training in preparation for the ASEAN Para Games.The Council wishes them good luck and congratulations for being part of the 2023 ASEAN PARA GAMES.
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 expectations are moving ahead.
Mid-year assessment and planning provides an opportunity to make adjustments to ensure the delivery of projects and activities to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
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 of the summit were: Implementation of DILG MC No. 4 series 2021, Good Practices, Challenges and Recommendations; Coordination Mechanisms in Program Implementation and Social Service Delivery Involving Persons with Disabilities in Region 6; and Current Initiatives on the regional Implementation of Accessibility Law. Implementation of DILG MC No. 4 series 2021:Good Practices, Challenges and Recommendations; Coordination Mechanisms in Program Implementation and Social Service Delivery Involving Persons with Disabilities in Region 6; and Current Initiatives on the regional Implementation of Accessibility Law.
The discussion was followed by a Workshop on creating a situational analysis of PDAO operations in the region.
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.
Oath Taking of NCDA Employees
On May 9, 2023, NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas and OIC-Deputy Executive Director Dandy C. Victa presided the oath taking of the 10 new and promoted NCDA employees. There were five personnel from the Office of the Executive Director four from the Finance and Administrative Division, and one from the Technical Cooperation Division.
Consultation On The Zero Draft Report In The Implementation of The United Nations CRPD
On May 3 and 4, 2023, the Consultation on the Zero Draft Report in the Implementation of the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) was held at the Madison 101 Hotel + Tower in Quezon City. Executive Director Janiro Fradejas of NCDA oversaw the two-day event. Attendees at the event included, _________. The invited resource people, Mr. ______________ and Ms. _____________________, discussed and deliberated the ________. [...]
Capacity Building on the Implementation of Local IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities by Selected Persons with Disabilities Affairs Offices
The event was directed by NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas with assistance from Mr. Dandy Victa, Head of the Technical Cooperation Division. This is a Three-day training held at the Ramada Hotel in Manila on April 24 to 26, 2023
Mr. Crisanto Perez, the project focal person, briefly went over several essential steps in developing and presenting project proposals. Various partners from certain local governmental units and Persons with Disability Affairs Offices (PDAO) make up this capacity building.
1st Quarter Meeting Of The Regional Committee On Disability Affairs 9 (RCDA)
The 1st Quarter meeting of the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs 9 (RCDA) was held on April 13 to 14, 2023 at the LM hotel in Zamboanga City. The two-day quarterly meeting was initiated by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Executive Director, Joniro F. Fradejas.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian Visits NCDA
NCDA Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas welcomed DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on April 12, 2023, when he visited the National Council on Disability Affairs to provide overall direction, supervision and coordination to the Council.