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Just 1: Multi-Sectoral Convergence for the Sustainable Livelihood and Employment of Persons with Disabilities
In celebration of the “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” (IDPD) the National Council on Disability Affairs and the Bigay Buhay Multipurpose Cooperative (BBMC) in partnership with private, government and...
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GONZALES FAMILY BAGS THE 4TH JFVA
From 1,723 entries worldwide, the Gonzales Family was recently hailed as one of the six families who received the prestigious 4th Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA). The Gonzales Family was...
Continue ReadingCBR Congress 4th Announcement
Thank you for your submission of Accomplished Registration Form to the 2nd Philippine CBR Congress to be held on September 29 to October 2, 2014 at the Heritage Hotel. May...
Continue ReadingACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REACHES CENTRAL VISAYAS
Forty-four (44) prosecutors and public attorneys from 17 cities and 4 provinces of the Visayas Region recently passed a resolution recommending for program development on “disability access to justice agenda”...
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NCDA Joins Training in “Developing a Disability-Inclusive Technical Vocational Education Training Framework” in Brisbane, Australia
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in sync with the Department of Technical Education, Skills and Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other non-government organizations...
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AFS KL-YES Program 2015-2016 is now accepting Young PWD Applicants!
The AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines (AFS-IPP) is now accepting applications for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (KL-YES) Program for Batch 2015-2016. This cultural exchange scholarship program offers a full...
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DISABILITY AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY WORKSHOP ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES HELD
Atty. Raul Pangalangan, publisher of Inquirer and Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Law led the pool of speakers and presenters during the Disability Awareness and Sensitivity...
Continue Reading“BOSES”
The NCDA is endorsing a must-see film entitled “BOSES.” This movie echoes the call for protection and promotion of children’s rights. How issues in families and communities affect child’s welfare...
Continue Reading“17th Duskin Leadership Training” Application Deadline Announced
The Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (JSRPD) announced that applications for the “17th Duskin Leadership Training” in Japan (2015-2016) is until August 8, 2014. This Training is...
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NCDA PARTICIPATES IN THE NATIONAL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Acting Executive Director Carmen R. Zubiaga recently participated in the “CY 2014 Mid-Year National Management Development Conference” held in Zubic Bay Travellers Hotel in Olongapo City. It was conducted by...
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SIGNED MESSAGE TO THE 36TH NATIONAL DISABILITY PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION WEEK
MESSAGEMy warmest greetings to the National Council on Disability Affairs as you spearhead the 36th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. Our nation affirms that nothing can undermine the potential...
Continue ReadingDFA Organizes Consular Outreach for Persons with Disabilities
11 July 2014 – In line with its Chairmanship of the National Working Committee (NWC) for the 2014 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week Celebration from July 17 to...
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