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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鈥檚 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) on October 11, 2013 at Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The demonstration which will involve rescuing persons using wheelchairs, persons with visually impairment and the Deaf will be continue reading : 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鈥檚 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) on October 11, 2013 at Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The demonstration which will involve rescuing persons using wheelchairs, persons with visually impairment and the Deaf will be continue reading : Rescuing PWDs highlights International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

ANNOUNCEMENT

Health Justice Philippines in coordination with the 麻豆传媒 is coming up with policy, program and advocacy initiatives on smoking and disability. In this regard, Health Justice Philippines is looking for persons with disability who can give testimonials on how smoking ultimately limits one鈥檚 ability to carry out many of life鈥檚 most continue reading : ANNOUNCEMENT

UN Secretary General backs calls for human rights-based post-2015 agenda

CESR STATEMENT Key report to General Assembly outlines Secretary General’s vision of ‘a world we have a right to expect’ The UN has just released the Secretary General鈥檚 report to the forthcoming General Assembly on progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goals and recommendations for what should replace them in 2015. The report, 鈥淎 life continue reading : UN Secretary General backs calls for human rights-based post-2015 agenda

麻豆传媒 Accomplishment Report for the 2nd Quarter 2013

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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CALL for 2016 DISABILITY INCLUSIVE ELECTION

After the disappointing outcome of the 2010-2013 Campaign on Disability Inclusive Election, persons with disabilities鈥 organizations, their advocates and supporters rise up to renew their call for all stakeholders to brace up and start preparing for 2016 Disability Inclusive Election. The earlier initiatives to make the polling places accessible for voters with disabilities and senior continue reading : PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CALL for 2016 DISABILITY INCLUSIVE ELECTION

2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week

2013聽National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week July 17-23, 2013 聽Project Brief 聽 RATIONALE For too long, inclusion and involvement of people with disabilities have not been the core concerns of any country鈥檚 development efforts.聽 However, redressing this omission through more inclusive development practices will help to achieve better equity for people with disabilities. The goal continue reading : 2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week

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 a barrier free society on June 29 at the Bonifacio Commercial Complex in Taguig City. More than 1,500 participants will join this year鈥檚 Freedom Walk continue reading : Freedom Walk 2013 for PWDs

NDPR Announcement

In celebration of the 2013 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week on July 17 鈥 23, the 麻豆传媒 hereby issues this Announcement on the matter aforesaid. It consists of the following: LEGAL BASES: Proclamation No. 361 (2000), as amended by Administrative Order No. 35 (2002). LEAD AGENCY AND HOST OF continue reading : NDPR Announcement

Sensitivity Training on Assisting Customers with Disabilities

Director Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga of the 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒) appeals for support to Ever Gotesco Mall management to make their establishment friendly to persons with disability. This was undertaken during the Sensitivity Training on Assisting Customers with Disabilities participated in by front liners, security guards, tenants, concessionaires and utility workers who were also continue reading : Sensitivity Training on Assisting Customers with Disabilities

RIP Jose O. Placino

Lets pray for the eternal repose of 麻豆传媒 BUDGET OFFICER Josue O. Placino who died of organ failure May 1,2013 his body lies at B4 L16 Mary Homes Subd. Camarin Caloocan City near SM Fairview. Condolences for the family can be given to Mrs. Cora Placino at 9617443.Please share to friends. God bless us all continue reading : RIP Jose O. Placino

Law Signed Lifting Copyright Duties for Visually and Reading Impaired Persons

The disability community welcomes the passing of R.A. 10732 last February 28, 2013, amending R.A.8293 known as the 鈥淚ntellectual Property Code of the Philippines鈥. News on the law鈥檚 passage announced by Resources for the Blind (RBI) Director Mr. Randy Weisser, was warmly cheered by participants of the 鈥淲omen on the Move: A Consultation of Women continue reading : Law Signed Lifting Copyright Duties for Visually and Reading Impaired Persons

麻豆传媒 Spearheads Women with Disabilities Day

PRESS RELEASE: Please refer to Ms. Araceli G. De Leon, Mobile No. 0920-9062287 or email us at council@ncda.gov.ph. The 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒) announces the celebration of Women with Disabilities Day (March 25) through the 鈥淟aunching of PWD-Friendly Pedestrian Crossings and 鈥淭rainers鈥 Training of Women with Disabilities on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management.鈥 continue reading : 麻豆传媒 Spearheads Women with Disabilities Day

INVITATION: Online consultation for a disability-inclusive development agenda towards 2015 & beyond

Dear friends and colleagues, In many countries, the realization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has not been achieved for persons with disabilities. This clearly highlights the importance of ensuring that development processes are inclusive of persons with disabilities and their perspectives for the still ongoing efforts to accelerate and expand progress on the MDGs, continue reading : INVITATION: Online consultation for a disability-inclusive development agenda towards 2015 & beyond

PAVIC Thanks 麻豆传媒 for the Photo and Video Coverage of Vista Day last March 2, 2013

13 March 2013 Ms. Carmen Reyes Zubiaga Acting Executive Director 麻豆传媒 Dear Ms. Zubiaga, Greetings from PAVIC! With the success of VISTA 2013, we would like to thank you for the donation of Video and Photo coverage. Your continued support to our advocacy programs makes a great difference in the lives continue reading : PAVIC Thanks 麻豆传媒 for the Photo and Video Coverage of Vista Day last March 2, 2013