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NVRC Hosts Saori Weaving Workshop

February 5, 2012

Twenty one (21) trainees joined the 3-day Saori Weaving Workshop jointly held by the Natinal Council on Disability Affairs and the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center last December 12-14, 2011.  Saori is an art of weaving by hand  dedicated to free expression and self-development for everyone, regardless of physical or mental ability, age, or artistic aptitude. It is pure improvisation from the heart, with no premeditated pattern in mind. From the colourful woven material,  clothing, bags, tapestries, and many useful items that can be appreciated by all, can be created.

 

Ms. Rebecca M. Santos. Founder and Executive Director of Saori VSA Arts Philippines, with trainors Mr. Jowee Martinez and Mr. Sandy Ching (deaf trainor), taught the group composed of 12 deaf, 4 with orthopaedic disabilities and 5 dependents.  The enthusiastic group capped their training with a showcase of artistic talents expressed in their attractive woven products exhibited on the last day of the Workshop.

 

Trainees’ posterity shot with NCDA,     NVRC and VSA Arts Phil Officials

The NVRC officials thanked NCDA for choosing NVRC as project host which stands to usher in work opportunities for new Saori weavers.  With assurance of a market in Japan, this widens the limited work opportunities for people with cross-disabilities including those with visual problems.

With the Workshop’s success, NVRC Social Welfare Officer III Ms. Amor Macapanpan requested NCDA for a part 2.  Deputy Executive Director Mateo A. Lee, Jr. said that it is just a beginning of new opportunities for PWD entrepreneurs.

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Written by jericomyzell · Filed Under National News, Saori Weaving, Technical Cooperation Division 

MAKE THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION REAL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

January 24, 2012

National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Deputy Executive Director Mateo A. Lee, Jr. (3rd from left) presents a “PWD-Friendly Website Award” Certificate to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Vilma B. Cabrera in recognition of the Department’s compliance to the Web Accessibility Standards set by the Philippine Website Accessibility Group represented by its President, Mr. Remberto I. Esposa, Jr. (Extreme Left) and the National Computer Center-Information and Communications Technology Office.  The ceremony, which also served as the launching of the DSWD’S PWD-Accessible Website was held last January 20, 2012 at its Central Office.  Others in photo include (from left to right) NCDA’s Project Evaluation Officer Reginaldo Tolentino, DSWD Officer-in-Charge of Management Information Systems Service Felino O. Castro V, and DSWD Webmaster Manuelito C. Bongabong.

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Written by jericomyzell · Filed Under Information, Education and Communications Division, National News, Photo Releases, Sub-committee on Advocacy, Sub-committee on Information, Communications and Technology, Technical Cooperation Division 

RP Team Brings Home the Bacon from the 6th ASEAN Para Games

January 21, 2012

Para Game's RP Team
Para Game's RP Team

 

 

Proudly Filipino! Inspired by the 6th ASEAN Para Games’ theme “Ünited and rising..through sports for all”, the 10-man Philippine Team brings home nine major medals in the Chess competition in Solo, Indonesia last December 12-22, 2011. In spite of a very strong competition and new game’s format, the team still won three (3) gold, four (4) silver and two (2) bronze medals in the men’s category. Standing from left: Saul Severino (Official Arbiter & Sander’s father), Christina Nunung, (Liaison Officer of 6th APG), Nanie Apostol (NCDA, Focal Person on Sport and Team Assistant Coach), Rodolfo Sarmiento, Francis Ching, Cecilio Bilog with the 6th APG volunteers: Akbar Yassien Sigitson and FAbian von Java; and, seated from left: Sander Severino (Acting Coach of the Team), Alexis Elinon and Henry Roger Lopez.

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Written by jericomyzell · Filed Under National News, Photo Releases, Programs Management Division 

2nd International Conference on Multiple Perspectives on Inclusion, Transition and Disability – Beijing, China

January 18, 2012

 

Conference Brochure
Conference Brochure

On behalf of the Resources for Educational and Allied Consultancy Habitat (R.E.A.C.H.), Inc. in cooperation with the Sharing Our Caring Foundation, Inc., we would like to extend an invitation to you to attend the 2nd International Conference on Multiple Perspectives on Inclusion, Transition and Disability, Theme: Inclusion in Transition:  Integrated Head, Heart and Hands Approach for Success, February 21-23, 2012, in Beijing, China.  This year’s exciting and dynamic program will feature a multitude of sessions and workshops designed to enhance the educator’s ability to address the individual needs of all students.  The sessions will address topics such as inclusive practices, research-based instructional practices, career development and transition, human rights, and many more areas of focus.

The conference will attract participants, most of whom are special education teachers, supervisors, related services personnel, teacher educators, administrators, and students completing their professional training from different parts of the world.

The 2nd International Conference on Multiple Perspectives on Inclusion, Transition and Disability, Theme: Inclusion in Transition:  Integrated Head, Heart and Hands Approach for Success will be held at the Holiday Inn Express – Beijing Minzuyuan located at No.1 Building, No.1 Minzuyuan Road, Chaoyang District, 100101 Beijing P. R. China, Tuesday-Thursday, February 21-23, 2012. For registration, abstract submission and program information, please visit our website at www.reachincorporated.com.

For more information, please contact Abraham Johann D. Serrano, Conference Coordinator at (02) 873-3438 or (02) 871-5167; email: reachinc1999@gmail.com, ab_serrano12@yahoo.com.

The following are available for download:

Conference Itinerary, Advisory notice on NBI clearance and conference details.

 

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Written by jericomyzell · Filed Under Announcements, National News, Sub-committee on Education 

Take One Animation Studio Pilots Training for PWDs

January 17, 2012

Take One Animation Studio Proprietor/Manager Eric Tansingco (in red shirt, holding the sign language clock) pose together with deaf trainees from MCCID College of Technology
Take One Animation Studio Proprietor/Manager Eric Tansingco (in red shirt, holding the sign language clock) pose together with deaf trainees from MCCID College of Technology


Take One Animation Studio Proprietor/Manager Eric Tansingco ”MAKES THE RIGHT TO WORK REAL” for deserving Persons With Disability artists or those skilled in drawing.  Course passers will eventually get hired, as this first batch of trainees from MCCID College of Technology.

This ongoing pilot training which started last November 7, 2011, is in sync with Take One Animation Studio, past Rotary Club of Ramon Magsaysay President Rosie Oliveros, and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA).

Sir Eric teaches deaf trainees.
Sir Eric teaches deaf trainees.

Batch 1 deaf animation trainees in action! (Photos by MCCID IT).  The next batch of trainees will depend on the evaluation result of the pilot batch. For details, contact NCDA-TCD at Telephone No. 951-61-29.

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Written by jericomyzell · Filed Under Job Opportunities, National News 

CALL FOR ENTRIES 2012 VSA International Young Soloists Award

January 12, 2012

Call for Entries for the 2012 VSA International Young Soloists Award is now live! For more details please click here

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Written by jericomyzell · Filed Under Announcements, National News, Technical Cooperation Division 

DAISY Consortium consults NCDA on a ‘PWD-Friendly Disaster Plan’ Tie Up

January 4, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daisy Consortium President Hiroshi Kawamura (left), on courtesy call to NCDA last November 18, 2011, raised the use of DAISY (Digital Access Information System) as a communications tool for inclusive disaster management, where PWDs are not just seen as victims, but as active part of the operations, as shown in the recent disasters in Japan. DSWD USec and concurrent NCDA Officer-in-Charge/Executive Director Alicia R. Bala (right) welcomed the concept and urged Mr. Kawamura to formalize submission of proposal to DSWD which has the appropriate machinery, for future presentation to concerned personnel. Mr. Lauro Purcil, (middle) President of the Philippine DAISY Network (PDN), said PDN will be on call for this crucial and timely initiative.

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Written by jericomyzell · Filed Under Announcements, Daisy, National News 

NCDA Leads the Philippine Delegation to the UN

October 20, 2011

DSWD Undersecretary Alicia R. Bala and concurrent NCDA Officer-in-Charge/Executive Director raises Philippine position on the urgency of employment , international cooperation and participation in public and political life, based on the “UN-Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities”. Taken at the “4th Session of Conference of States Parties to the CRPD, last September 7-9, 2011.
DSWD Undersecretary Alicia R. Bala and concurrent NCDA Officer-in-Charge/Executive Director raises Philippine position on the urgency of employment , international cooperation and participation in public and political life, based on the “UN-Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities”. Taken at the “4th Session of Conference of States Parties to the CRPD, last September 7-9, 2011.


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Written by jericomyzell · Filed Under National News, Photo Releases 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Court of Appeals denies TRO filed by Southern Luzon Drug Corporation

September 5, 2011

The Special Fifth Division of the Court of Appeals, in its decision dated June 17, 2011 (CA-G.R. SP NO. 102486), denied the petition for a temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction filed by the Southern Luzon Drug Corporation (petitioners) to prohibit and invalidate section 4 (a) 2 of the expanded senior citizen’s act of 2003 and its implementing rules and regulations, section 32 of the magna carta for persons with disability, and section 5.1 of its implementing rules and regulations. This means that while the appeal of the petitioners is ongoing, ALL DRUGSTORES IN THE PHILIPPINES ARE BOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROVISIONS. AND THAT NON COMPLIANCE OR ANY VIOLATION WILL BE PENALIZED AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 46 OF Republic Act 9442 AMENDING Republic Act 7277 which reads as follows;
“SEC. 46. Penal Clause. -
(a) Any person who violates any provision of this Act shall suffer the following penalties:
(1) For the first violation, a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) but not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or imprisonment of
not less than six months but not more than two years, or both at the discretion of the court; and
(2) For any subsequent violation, a fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not exceeding Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) or imprisonment for not less than two years but not more than six years, or both at the discretion of the court.
(b) Any person who abuses the privileges granted herein shall be punished with imprisonment of not less than six months or a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00), but not more than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court.
(c) If the violator is a corporation organization or any similar entity, the officials thereof directly involved shall be liable therefore.
(d) If the violator is an alien or a foreigner, he shall be deported immediately after service of sentence without further deportation proceedings.

Upon filing of an appropriate complaint, and after notice and hearing the proper authorities may also cause the cancellation or revocation of the business permit, permit to operate, franchise and other similar privileges granted to any business entity that fails to abide by the provisions of this Act.”

We therefore call on all our partners and concerned citizens to report any violation to the NCDA Programs Management Division tel. No. 952-2809,
Office of the Executive Director 951-6033 or via email: council@ncda.gov.ph

Court of Appeal Decision

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Written by jericomyzell · Filed Under National News 

Duskin Leadership Training for Promising PWD youth

August 27, 2011

The Japan Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (JSPRD) is calling for applications to a 10-month training opportunity for young people with disabilities in the Asia Pacific Region for the year 2012-2013. This program is designed for persons with disabilities in the Region who have potential to become leaders in their communities.

To help achieve their goals, this program provides an opportunity for participants to learn about welfare measures, policies and services for persons with disabilities in Japan, and thus improve their knowledge and skills on similar concerns relevant to their own countries. It is sponsored by the Duskin AINOWA Foundation as one of the projects commemorating the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons (1993-2002). Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2011.

Application Forms must to Be Submitted to: Secretariat of Duskin Leadership Training in Japan c/o Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (JSRPD) 1-22-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0052, Japan E-mail: duskin_training@dinf.ne.jp Please see annexes for the training guidelines and application form or visit http://www.normanet.ne.jp/~duskin/english/index.html to know more.

Application form

Guidelines to The 14th Duskin Leadership Training in Japan

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Written by jericomyzell · Filed Under Announcements, National News 

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