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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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Rescuing PWDs  highlights International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Rescuing PWDs highlights International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Actual demonstration on how to rescue persons with disabilities in times of disaster will highlight this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) on October 11, 2013 at Music...
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Rescuing PWDs highlights International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Actual demonstration on how to rescue persons with disabilities in times of disaster will highlight this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) on October 11, 2013 at Music...
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10th year CPAP Week celebration starts withAdvocacy  Motorcade

10th year CPAP Week celebration starts withAdvocacy Motorcade

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...
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Mabini Awardee Receives NCDA Netbooks and Tablets for Blind Children in Zamboanga

Mabini Awardee Receives NCDA Netbooks and Tablets for Blind Children in Zamboanga

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...
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NCDA –DOT Team Wowed by TAW-KABUI’s Beads Production

NCDA –DOT Team Wowed by TAW-KABUI’s Beads Production

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...
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US Ambassador Bonds with NCDA

US Ambassador Bonds with NCDA

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...
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Three AFS Scholars Thank NCDA

Three AFS Scholars Thank 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...
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