NCDA pays tribute to the late disability partner Ms. Antonita ‘’Tonette’’ Gomez, whose passing away before Christmas was mourned by her kins, many colleagues and friends in the disability community. Tonette to her colleagues, is Program Coordinator of Inocencio Magtoto Memorial Foundation, Inc., a training center based in San Fernando, Pampanga, committed to productively educate/train continue reading : Remembering Ms. Tonette

“Thank you” shake for blind Pinoys. Deaf Blind Support Philippines (DBSP) President Edgardo ‘’Bong” Garcia (in barong) thanks Mr. Bjorn Lofstedt, of the Sweden-based ‘’Index Braille’’, on behalf of would-be blind Pinoy users of the embossers. NCDA Acting Executive Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga (front right), inspects the top-of- the- line items for 2 NGOs – CALL Foundation continue reading : INDEX BRAILLE DONATES 2 BRAILE EMBOSSERS

With IT as an empowering tool, the Philippines-Brunei Darussalam- Indonesia tandem shared respective trends, issues and best practices to “MAKE THE RIGHT REAL” for persons with disabilities. Panelists above left are: Ms. Huraini Hurairah, Ministry of Education-Brunei Darussalam, Ms. Ema Salwa, Ministry of Social Welfare-Indonesia and Ms. Nelia R. de Jesus (in green blazer) , continue reading : UN ESCAP IT Policy Seminar Tags Philippines’ IT Policies

This year’s 10th year national celebration of the Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection (CPAP) Week starts with Advocacy Motorcade on September 16, 2013, 7:00 AM at SM North EDSA, Quezon City. The Motorcade which will be participated in by constituents with cerebral palsy and officials and social welfare officers of local government units in Marikina, continue reading : 10th year CPAP Week celebration starts withAdvocacy Motorcade

Two awards in a row. NCDA Deputy Executive Director Matt Lee, Jr., turns over to Mr. Ted Kahil, the “2013 A. Mabini Disabled Filipino of the Year”, 6 netbooks and 4 tablets for blind children in Zamboanga. Straight from Malacañang where President Benigno Aquino III honoured him and other Mabini Awardees, he went to NCDA continue reading : Mabini Awardee Receives NCDA Netbooks and Tablets for Blind Children in Zamboanga

TAW Kabui’s beads making potential, spotted. Three lady executives, charmed by the accessories made by Taw-Kabui for a Child Incorporated’s staff and parents of students with intellectual disabilities, agreed that the project deserves some push, to better take off. From left: TKCI Executive Director Pastor Ramon Rosario, Department of Tourism Director Maria Rica C. Bueno, continue reading : NCDA –DOT Team Wowed by TAW-KABUI’s Beads Production

US Ambassador Harry Thomas joins NCDA Acting Executive Director Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga and TCD Chief Nelia R. de Jesus for a posterity shot at the IFTA Dinner tendered by the Ambassador for partners. NCDA works closely with the AFS-IPP on the reentry plan for returning scholars, many of them now strong advocates on the rights of continue reading : US Ambassador Bonds with NCDA

Big TY for NCDA. AFS officers join three AFS exchange students to thank program partner NCDA for the “maleta” (suitcase) send-off, prior to their U.S. flight to start their AFS year. From left, Ms. Tisha Lee Eduave, Programs Manager, AFS Intercultural Programs (IPP) Ms. Beth Eduave, Volunteer & Charter Development Manager, Nonie Lumbis of Camarines continue reading : Three AFS Scholars Thank NCDA

The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) represented by Ms. Elizabeth Cuisia chairs the meeting on the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Sub-Committee on Advocacy whose members are mostly Information Officers of the national government agencies (NGAs) – Public Affairs Division, leaders of disabled people’s organizations and non-government organizations and the private sector. Discussions tackled the continue reading : NCDA Sub-Committee on Advocacy

National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Director Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga (top right on wheelchair) strongly expresses her appreciation to Taguig City Government and to its developing community in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) for hosting the Freedom Walk 2013. Director Zubiaga said that Taguig City Government can be considered as one of the model Local Government Units continue reading : Freedom Walk 2013 for PWDs

A 10-Day Training on “Mobile Computer Appreciation Course” was conducted in partnership with the Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation, Integration and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired (ATRIEV). This is in line with AVRC’s thrust to enable the PWDs achieve equal opportunities to compete in today’s rapidly changing socio-economic conditions. Twenty-seven (27) PWD trainees and trainers participated continue reading : NCDA Links AVRC 1 to ATRIEV’s Mobile Computer Appreciation Course

To promote awareness on disability programs, the NCDA recently participated in the Kabisig Government Expo and Trade Fair 2013 held at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The NCDA Exhibit dubbed as “Disability Information Booth featured services and accomplishments, profiles, mission and vision and at the same time encourage exhibitors/participants to make their programs continue reading : Disability Information Booth

Secretary Sonny Coloma (2nd from right) of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and Presidential Communication Operations Office joins the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Information Officers, Rizalio R. Sanchez (2nd from left), Barbara P. Ganaden (extreme left) and Lila Lynn S. Simon (extreme right) during the recent participation of the NCDA to the Kabisig continue reading : NCDA with Secretary Sonny Coloma

Ms. Keri Dooley (standing 4th from the left), Vice President for Sponsored Programs of AFS – USA together with AFS – Intercultural Programs Philippines (AFS-IPP) Officials renews ties with the Council in sending PWD exchange students in the US. Acting Executive Director Carmen Zubiaga led AFS-YES Alumni Yamie Fiestada (extreme left) and SPED teacher Carla continue reading : AFS – USA Firms Up Partnership with NCDA

Little Miss “Jojo” Navarrete does some serious work on the APT set on display at NCDA made by Carmona-Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) team. APT stands for “Appropriate Paper-based Technology”, which according to its author Beville Parker, makes something useful from nothing (waste paper/cardboards) and should be STRONG, USEFUL, ATTRACTIVE AND LOW-COST. Trained by continue reading : Cute Kindergarten, Enjoys “APT” Table and Chair

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Top Level Interface on Disability. Afghanistan Deputy Minister Suraya Paikan, Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled (MOLSAMD) trades experiences and strategies with Philippine counterpart DSWD Undersecretary and in-Charge of NCDA USec. Parisya L. Taradji, on local best practices in disability, worth trying in Afghanistan. Facilitated by Colombo Plan Staff College, and backed up continue reading : NCDA Hosts Afghanistan-Philippine Exchange on Disability Programs

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