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NCDA PARTICIPATES IN HUMAN CENTERED ROBOTICS AND TECHNOLOGY FORA

NCDA PARTICIPATES IN HUMAN CENTERED ROBOTICS AND TECHNOLOGY FORA       The National Council on Disability Affairs participated in fora featuring  human-centered robotics and technology.  Hosted by the American Center Manila and SM Cares, the Fora entitled “Forum on Human Centered Robotics” and “Robots for Helping the Human World” were held at the US Embassy in continue reading : NCDA PARTICIPATES IN HUMAN CENTERED ROBOTICS AND TECHNOLOGY FORA

Philippines’ First Constructive Dialogue with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) held on 12-13 September 2018

The Philippine delegation organized by the Presidential Human Rights Committee (PHRC) headed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Virginia N. Orogo and co-headed by Deputy Executive Secretary Michael P. Ong of the Office of the President participated in the First Constructive Dialogue with the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of continue reading : Philippines’ First Constructive Dialogue with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) held on 12-13 September 2018

Developing Reading Comprehension in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This is a new series of intervention resources entitled “Development of Reading Comprehension in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”. It is recommended for children who have severe difficulties in understanding texts. It consists of three parts with a brief theoretical background and various practice activities. The third part of the series describes seven levels of continue reading : Developing Reading Comprehension in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Core Group Meetings on the Drafting of Philippine Report to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The NCDA in collaboration with the Philippine Human Rights Committee (PHRC) conducted two (2) meetings on the “Drafting of the Philippine Report to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” last May 30, 2018 and June 29, 2018 which was attended by representatives from the different National Government Agencies. The meeting was to continue reading : Core Group Meetings on the Drafting of Philippine Report to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

3-day Conference on Gender Equality Focusing Women with Disabilities

The NCDA conducted a “3-day Conference on Gender Equality Focusing Women with Disabilities” on 15-17 May 2018 at the Ramada Manila Hotel, Binondo, Manila. The conference was attended by forty-seven (47) attendees composed of PDAO/Leaders of Persons/Women with Disabilities per region, representatives per sector, GAD Focal Persons of selected Provinces, and NCDA Officers and Staff. continue reading : 3-day Conference on Gender Equality Focusing Women with Disabilities

NCDA OIC CARMEN ZUBIAGA RAISES PWD CONCERNS DURING THE DSWD NATIONAL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (NMDC)

    During the recent DSWD 2018 Mid-Year NMDC held in Canyon Woods Resort Club in Laurel, Batangas, the NCDA Officer-in-Charge, Ms. Carmen R. Zubiaga reported on the forthcoming nationwide observance of the 40th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week slated on July 17-23, 2018. President Rodrigo R. Duterte is being invited as the continue reading : NCDA OIC CARMEN ZUBIAGA RAISES PWD CONCERNS DURING THE DSWD NATIONAL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (NMDC)

OIC ZUBIAGA ATTENDS THE 2ND ASIA PACIFIC YOUTH CAMP FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Officer-in-Charge, Ms. Carmen R. Zubiaga  serves as the Inspirational  Speaker  during the Opening Ceremonies  of the “2nd Asia Pacific Youth Camp for Persons with Disabilities” held on June 6, 2018 at the Villa Escudero in Tiaong, Quezon Province.   The event, which was participated by representatives  from  Australia,  Hong continue reading : OIC ZUBIAGA ATTENDS THE 2ND ASIA PACIFIC YOUTH CAMP FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Call for Applications for the 21st Duskin Leadership Training Program in Japan (2019) ! The deadline is August 8, 2018.

The Executive Committee for the Duskin Leadership Training in Japan is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 21st Duskin Leadership Training in Japan (2019-20). The Duskin program, which was first implmented in 1999, is designed to provide highly motivated young individuals with disabilities living in Asia and the Pacific Region with about continue reading : Call for Applications for the 21st Duskin Leadership Training Program in Japan (2019) ! The deadline is August 8, 2018.

2nd International Paradelphic Games

The 2nd International Paradelphic Games in Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, Russian Federation is calling for persons with disabilities to compete in the eight categories of arts: music, fine arts, audio-visual, theatre, literature, circus art, song and dance in 11-17 November 2018. The organizers will shoulder expenses for food, accommodations, local transfer within Izhevsk, cultural tours, and continue reading : 2nd International Paradelphic Games

Application is now Open! KENNY LUGAR – YOUTH EXCHANGE AND STUDY (KL-YES) PROGRAM

The Council in partnership with AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines (AFS-IPP) are happy to announce that the KL-YES (Kenny-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study) Program, is now accepting applications for batch 2019-2020. This cultural exchange scholarship program is open to students with disabilities who are currently enrolled in public/private junior or senior high schools and is among continue reading : Application is now Open! KENNY LUGAR – YOUTH EXCHANGE AND STUDY (KL-YES) PROGRAM

INVITATION TO BID “AS IS – WHERE IS” Unserviceable Motor Vehicles

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY Isidora Street, Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City   INVITATION TO BID “AS IS – WHERE IS”     The National Council on Disability Affairs invites bidders to purchase the following unserviceable motor vehicles through sealed public bidding in an “as is, where is” basis on May 2, continue reading : INVITATION TO BID “AS IS – WHERE IS” Unserviceable Motor Vehicles

NCDA, DPWH and PSWDO of Bulacan hold Access Audit Orientation

City of Malolos – The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) together with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office of Bulacan conducted a one-day orientation on access audit dubbed as “Bulacan Province Orientation-Training on Access Audit: Capacitating LGUs to Implement Accessibility Law” that was held continue reading : NCDA, DPWH and PSWDO of Bulacan hold Access Audit Orientation

Touching Base – Information And Inspiration For Those With Disabilities

BUYING HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES MEDICATION MANAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES MOVING AN AGING OR DISABLED PARENT IN YOUR HOME: 4 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW YOUR GUIDE TO THE DISABILITY PROCESS DISABILITY REMODELING – WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST TO RENOVATE? EXERCISE TO TRY AT HOME FOR DISABLED PEOPLE FIRE continue reading : Touching Base – Information And Inspiration For Those With Disabilities

PH Youth with Disabilities Made a Mark In This 2017 Global IT Challenge

Filipino youth with disabilities made a breakthrough and impressive record for this 2017 Global IT Challenge (GITC) for Youth with Disabilities by bagging several medals in their respective event categories. The event was held at the Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam on September 18-21,2017 and participated in by sixteen (16) countries broken into continue reading : PH Youth with Disabilities Made a Mark In This 2017 Global IT Challenge

LOYALTY PLEDGE OF AN ADVOCATE

PANATA NG ISANG TAGAPAGTAGUYOD NG KARAPATAN AT PRIBILEHIYO NG MGA MAYKAPANSANAN Ako, (banggitin ang pangalan) ay naniniwala na ang mga taong may kapansanan ay may karapatan rin na katulad ng tinatamasa ng bawat mamamayan ; na dapat igalang, pangalagaan at tuparin ng lahat, lalo na ng bawat namumuno sa ating mga pamayanan at lahat ng continue reading : LOYALTY PLEDGE OF AN ADVOCATE

Mensahe ni Secretary Taguiwalo para sa ika-39 na taong pagdiriwang ng National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week

KARAPATAN AT PRIBILEHIYO NG MGA MAY KAPANSANAN, ISAKATUPARAN AT IPAGLABAN Sa bisa ng Proklamasyon 361, idineklara ang ika-17 hanggang ika- 23 ng Hulyo ng bawat taon bilang National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. Ginugunita rin nito ang kapanganakan ni Gat Apolinario Mabini, ang “Dakilang Lumpo” at utak ng himagsikan. Sa kabila ng kanyang kapansanan, kinakatawan continue reading : Mensahe ni Secretary Taguiwalo para sa ika-39 na taong pagdiriwang ng National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week