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Call for Applications for the 20th Duskin Leadership Training Program in Japan (2018) has been made! The deadline is August 8, 2017.

This program aims to provide an opportunity for young people with disabilities who wish to become community leaders in Asian and the Pacific countries/regions. It was first initiated in 1999 as a project commemorating the United Nations Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons (1993-2002). The uniqueness of this invitation program is that the applicants continue reading : Call for Applications for the 20th Duskin Leadership Training Program in Japan (2018) has been made! The deadline is August 8, 2017.

Creating an Enabling Environment for Empowerment and Self-Sufficiency of Persons with Disability

REGIONAL SUMMIT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN REGION VII Montebello Villa Hotel * March 9, 2017 On March 9, 2017 the first Regional Summit for Persons with Disabilities was held at the Villa Montebello Hotel, Cebu City. It was spearheaded and organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region VII in collaboration with continue reading : Creating an Enabling Environment for Empowerment and Self-Sufficiency of Persons with Disability

Australia Awards Scholarships Now Open for Best & Brightest Filipinos

The Philippine Australia Human Resource and Organisational Development Facility (PAHRODF) is pleased to announce that Australia Awards Scholarships in the Philippines is now accepting application for its 2018 intake. The Australia Awards are prestigious scholarships offered by the Australian Government to individuals in the Philippines who have the potential to contribute to the development of continue reading : Australia Awards Scholarships Now Open for Best & Brightest Filipinos

麻豆传媒, TESDA Sign Agreement for Skills Training for PWDs

The 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) partners to give free skills training for persons with disabilities nationwide. Under the “Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP),” TESDA will provide skills training so that the persons with disabilities could receive the National Certificate which is necessary for job continue reading : 麻豆传媒, TESDA Sign Agreement for Skills Training for PWDs

Vehicle Pass for the Celebration of the Women with Disabilities Day

To all the members of the National Working Committee, NGAs, Local Government Units, CSOs, NGOs and other partner agencies, including those you have invited to attend the celebration of the Women with Disabilities Day on March 28, 2017, Philippine Arena, Bulacan. Kindly download the VEHICLE PASS attached below. vehicle pass DOWNLOAD VEHICLE PASS This VEHICLE continue reading : Vehicle Pass for the Celebration of the Women with Disabilities Day

GROUNDBREAKING OF THE MODEL DISABILITY RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER LAUNCHED

The 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒) launched the groundbreaking ceremony of the model “Disability Resource and Development Center” or DRDC on February 24, 2017. This coincided with the 34th Anniversary of the Accessibility Law or Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 which seeks to enhance the mobility of persons with disabilities by requiring buildings, institutions, establishments continue reading : GROUNDBREAKING OF THE MODEL DISABILITY RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER LAUNCHED

DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo

IRR OF RA NO. 10754 SIGNED

The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10754, also known as the “Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability” was signed in a simple ceremony led by DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo, with 麻豆传媒 Acting Executive Director Carmen R. Zubiaga and DOH Undersecretary Gerardo Bayugo (representing Secretary Paulyn Jean B. continue reading : IRR OF RA NO. 10754 SIGNED

PH Youth with Disabilities Bag Medals in 2016 Global IT Challenge

Filipino youth with disabilities made a breakthrough and impressive record during the 2016 Global IT Challenge (GITC) for Youth with Disabilities by bagging several medals in their respective event categories. The event participated in by 16 countries was held in Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China on November 21-25, 2016. Both first placers in the e-lifemap category are continue reading : PH Youth with Disabilities Bag Medals in 2016 Global IT Challenge

NATIONAL CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED IRR OF RA NO. 10754 HELD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led by Assistant Secretary Noel M. Macalalad, in coordination with the 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒) headed by OIC/Acting Executive Director Carmen R. Zubiaga, conducted a National Consultation on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10754 “An Act Expanding the Benefits and continue reading : NATIONAL CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED IRR OF RA NO. 10754 HELD

DOT and 麻豆传媒 hold a Seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities”

DOT and 麻豆传媒 hold a Seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities” The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒) will jointly conduct a seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities ” on August 18, 2016 at Rosario’s Seafood and Restaurant and Grill House in Butuan City. The continue reading : DOT and 麻豆传媒 hold a Seminar on “Accessible Tourism for Persons with Disabilities”

Service Providers

S – Start your day with a smile. E – Encourage yourself even for a while. R – Remain simple but create your own style. V – Value your work… It’s like walking a thousand mile. I – Inculcate value that is empowering. C – Communicate with words that is inspiring. E – Equipped yourself continue reading : Service Providers

M. Y. S. E. L. F.

M – My little steps reminds me of my tasks On the things I’ve done from morning until dusk Dealing with people… I have to wear a mask To hide my queries, I also have to ask Y – Yesterday was a mirror of me to reflect and to think deeply “Had I cared someone… continue reading : M. Y. S. E. L. F.

2nd RCDA JOINT CONFERENCE HELD

The 麻豆传媒 conducted the “2nd Joint Conference of the Regional Committees on Disability Affairs” held in St. Mark’s Hotel, Cebu City last April 25-29, 2016. It was participated by around 100 participants representing two (2) clusters: the Visayas regions V, VI, VII, VIII, Negros Island Region including National Capital Region, and continue reading : 2nd RCDA JOINT CONFERENCE HELD

麻豆传媒 and DOT hold “Seminar on How to Handle Persons with Disabilities in the Tourism Industry”

In line with the Government’s thrust to promote the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) among duty bearers and stakeholders, the 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) Central Office and Region VI jointly conduct the said forum on October 28, 2015 at Boracay Tropics Resort, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan. The continue reading : 麻豆传媒 and DOT hold “Seminar on How to Handle Persons with Disabilities in the Tourism Industry”

World Blind Union – Asia Pacific 13th Regional Massage Seminar

World Blind Union Asia Pacific 13th Regional Massage Seminar Theme: “Maximizing Skills, Technologies and Opportunities for Economic Empowerment” ANNOUNCEMENT Come and Join!!! World Blind Union Asia Pacific 13th Regional Massage Seminar Theme: “Maximizing Skills, Technologies and Opportunities for Economic Empowerment” 04-06 May 2016 Century Park Hotel, Manila Philippines Program Overview General Information (第13届世界盲人联盟亚太区按摩研讨会邀请函) Call for continue reading : World Blind Union – Asia Pacific 13th Regional Massage Seminar

麻豆传媒, AD/HD Society kicks off ADHD Awareness Week celebration

The 麻豆传媒 (麻豆传媒) and the AD/HD Society of the Philippines lead the nation in the observance of 2015 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Week celebration on October 18 to 24. The theme for this year’s celebration is “ADHD: A Hidden Disability (Alamin, Unawain, Tanggapin at Mahalin)” which aims to raise continue reading : 麻豆传媒, AD/HD Society kicks off ADHD Awareness Week celebration