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NCDA Sub-Committee on Advocacy

NCDA Sub-Committee on Advocacy

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...
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Freedom Walk 2013 for PWDs

Freedom Walk 2013 for PWDs

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...
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2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week

2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week July 17-23, 2013  Project Brief   RATIONALE For too long, inclusion and involvement of people with disabilities have not been the core concerns of...
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Freedom Walk 2013 for PWDs

In its effort to raise awareness to make a person with disability Inclusive Society, a Freedom Walk for persons with disabilities is organized to express concerns on their rights to...
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NDPR Announcement

In celebration of the 2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week on July 17 – 23, the National Council on Disability Affairs hereby issues this Announcement on the matter...
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NCDA Links AVRC 1 to ATRIEV’s Mobile Computer Appreciation Course

NCDA Links AVRC 1 to ATRIEV’s Mobile Computer Appreciation Course

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...
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Disability Information Booth

Disability Information Booth

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...
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NCDA with Secretary Sonny  Coloma

NCDA with Secretary Sonny Coloma

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...
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AFS – USA Firms Up Partnership with NCDA

AFS – USA Firms Up Partnership with NCDA

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...
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Cute Kindergarten, Enjoys “APT” Table and Chair

Cute Kindergarten, Enjoys “APT” Table and Chair

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...
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Sensitivity Training on Assisting Customers with Disabilities

Sensitivity Training on Assisting Customers with Disabilities

Director Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) appeals for support to Ever Gotesco Mall management to make their establishment friendly to persons with disability. This was...
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Post Election Discussion with Commissioner Grace Padaca

Post Election Discussion with Commissioner Grace Padaca

DED Mateo Lee, Jr. with Commissioner Grace Padaca during discussion on post-election issues of PWDs on May 31, 2013. just how could youngster children are rough dress found in madeira...
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