www.ncda.gov.ph, the official website of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½, won in the Association / Organization category of the 3rd Digital Filipino Web Awards this year. This is the first time that the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ site won the award given annually by the DigitalFilipino.com Club whose members judge the nominations from the public in over continue reading : Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Site Won Best Organization Website
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1st National Disability Summit Day 1 Activities
A gathering of persons with disability leaders and duty bearers nationwide to discuss and resolve issues of concerns with highlights on the role of PWD organizations and civil society in monitoring the implementation of the UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. Host agency is the Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Venue: MANILA continue reading : 1st National Disability Summit Day 1 Activities
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Awards Certificates to LGUs for issuing IDs to Persons With Disabilities
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ awards the certificates of recognition of top Local Government Units (LGU) in issuing Identification Cards to Persons with Disabilities during the 1st Disability Summit held at Manila Pavilion Hotel, September 24, 2009.
1st National Disability Summit Day 2 Activities
DAY TWO – September 25, 2009 8:30 – 9:00 – Plenary: Reflections and Synthesis of Day 1 Proceedings – Mr. Mateo Lee, Jr., Deputy Executive Director, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 9:00 – 9:30 – Presentation of Priority Issues of Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – Ms. Geraldine P. Ruiz, Executive Director, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 9:30 – continue reading : 1st National Disability Summit Day 2 Activities
Philippine CBR Congress
August 25th – 27th , 2009 Manila Pavilion Hotel, United Nations Avenue corner Ma. Orosa Street, Manila Aims: Celebrate the gains made by CBR while addressing current challenges in the Philippines; Arrive at a common understanding of CBR in the Philippines which is in harmony with the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nations Convention continue reading : Philippine CBR Congress
DOH Issues Guidelines for Discounts to Persons with Disabilities
Filipinos with disabilities may now avail of discounted medicines and other health related services! The Department of Health (DOH) recently issued Administrative Order No. 2009-0011 detailing the guidelines for the provision of medical and related discounts and special privileges to persons wtih disabilities pursuant to Republic Act No. 9442 , an act amending the Magna continue reading : DOH Issues Guidelines for Discounts to Persons with Disabilities
NDPR 2009 Activities
LIST OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2009 NDPR WEEK CELEBRATION ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES DATE VENUE 1. Employers Forum DOLE/DTI 6/16/09 PTTC 2. Wreathlaying and Holy Mass Celebration PFRD 7/17/09 PUP-Manila 3. Trade Fair and Art Exhibit and Entrepreneurship Capacity Building DTI 7/17 – 19/09 Riverbanks Mall 4. Fun Day for Children with Disabilities and their families continue reading : NDPR 2009 Activities
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ New Board Member
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (Âé¶¹´«Ã½) Assistant Secretary Nora C. Salazar (right), administers on behalf of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Chairperson Rosie Lovely T. Romulo, the oath taking of Mario F. Abaygar representing the non-government organizations in the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Governing Board, as appointed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Mr. Abaygar is currently the Vice Chairperson of the Regional Committee continue reading : Âé¶¹´«Ã½ New Board Member

