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House of Representatives reserves parking areas for  PWDs

House of Representatives reserves parking areas for PWDs

In response to the Call of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) to all Duty Bearers from the government and private sectors especially in providing facilities to make the...
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Wheelchair Accessible Apartment for Rent

Wheelchair Accessible Apartment for Rent

5 apartments for rent at the Sr. Marie Madeleine Multi-Purpose Center at No. 8 Bethasaida St. Novaliches Quezon City. The place is especially designed for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) on...
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DSWD-RCDA MIMAROPA Caps 2013 with DISABILITY PROMO MUGS

DSWD-RCDA MIMAROPA Caps 2013 with DISABILITY PROMO MUGS

HUGS AND MUGS…Determined to usher in 2014 with a strong promo pitch to ‘MAKE THE RIGHT REAL’’ for and with persons with disabilities, DSWD IV-B gave away disability mugs to...
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Remembering  Ms. Tonette

Remembering Ms. Tonette

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...
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NCDA 2014 PRIORITIES AND DIRECTIONS

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President Aquino Declares the Years 2013-2022 As the Philippine Decade of “Make The Right Real” For Persons with Disabilities”

President Benigno S. Aquino III recently declared the years 2013 to 2022 as the Philippine Decade of “Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities. The declaration is contained in...
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The President Signs Proclamation No. 688 Declaring the Period of 2013-2022 as the Philippine Decade of “Make the Right Real” for Persons With Disabilities in Support of the 3rd Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons With Disabilities

MALACAÑAN PALACE MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 688 DECLARING THE PERIOD OF 2013-2022 AS THE PHILIPPINE DECADE OF “MAKE THE RIGHT REAL” FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES...
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INDEX BRAILLE DONATES 2 BRAILE EMBOSSERS

INDEX BRAILLE DONATES 2 BRAILE EMBOSSERS

“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...
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NCDA ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT FOR THE 3RD QUARTER 2013

For The DSWD Secretary and NCDA Chairperson THRU: HON. PARISYA H. TARADJI           Undersecretary, DSWD           Alternate Chairperson, NCDA FROM: CARMEN R...
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UN ESCAP IT Policy Seminar Tags Philippines’ IT Policies

UN ESCAP IT Policy Seminar Tags Philippines’ IT Policies

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...
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Philippines Leads Global Initiative at UN to “Break Barriers and Open Doors” for Persons with Disabilities

Philippines Leads Global Initiative at UN to “Break Barriers and Open Doors” for Persons with Disabilities

25 September 2013 – The Philippines led global discussions at the United Nations (UN) to “break barriers and open doors” for persons with disabilities that pushed for a “truly inclusive...
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NCDA ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CARMEN ZUBIAGA  AN “AGENT OF CHANGE”

NCDA ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CARMEN ZUBIAGA AN “AGENT OF CHANGE”

NCDA Acting Executive Director Carmen Zubiaga recently enjoined persons with disabilities (PWDs) to mobilize themselves as PWD Sector advocates and let their voice be heard during the Opening Ceremony of...
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