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Free Vocational Training

Free Vocational Training

Free Vocational Training on the following: Housekeeping NC II (25 students) for developmental disability, hearing impairment (Deaf) Food and Beverage Services NC II (25 students) for hearing impairment, developmental disability...
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Philippines Acceded to the Marrakesh Treaty

President RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE signed the accession of the Philippines to the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print...
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NCDA OIC ZUBIAGA PROMOTES  INCLUSIVENESS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

NCDA OIC ZUBIAGA PROMOTES INCLUSIVENESS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

The National Council on Disability Affairs Officer-in-Charge, Carmen R. Zubiaga recently presented its current initiatives to promote inclusiveness of children with disabilities. Speaking before a hundred children, parents and caregivers...
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NCDA, Province of Bulacan and partners conduct Sports Clinic for Persons with Disabilities

NCDA, Province of Bulacan and partners conduct Sports Clinic for Persons with Disabilities

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan — Through the initiative of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), the Provincial Government of Bulacan, Philippine Sports Association for Differently-Abled (Philspada), Philippine Association for...
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NCDA PARTICIPATES IN  HUMAN CENTERED ROBOTICS AND TECHNOLOGY FORA

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...
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The Ultimate Guide to Air Travel with a Disability

The Ultimate Guide to Air Travel with a Disability...
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Philippines’ First Constructive Dialogue with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) held on 12-13 September 2018

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

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...
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3-day Conference on Gender Equality Focusing Women 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...
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NCDA OIC CARMEN ZUBIAGA RAISES PWD CONCERNS DURING THE DSWD  NATIONAL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (NMDC)

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...
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