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The Philippines' National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) (formerly National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons or NCWDP) is the national government agency mandated to formulate policies and coordinate the activities of all agencies, whether public or private, concerning disability issues and concerns. As such, the NCWDP is the ...
Needs, rights and welfare of persons with disabilities (PWD) Policies and programs that will enhance PWD active participation and integration in society Members, 18th Congress
In the Philippines, disability is one of the social issues affecting a portion of the Philippines' population. To ensure the equality and rights of disabled persons, there are Philippine laws and policies that were passed regarding persons with disabilities (PWDs).
1) By 2005, persons with disabilities should have at least the same rate of access to the Internet and related services as the rest of citizens in a country of the region. 2) By 2004, international organizations should incorporate web accessibility standards for persons with disabilities in their international ICT standards.
Philippine Accessible Disability Service Dragon Boat Team, also known as PADS Dragon Boat Team, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to enable persons with disability (PWDs) to grow and develop as independent, integrated, and empowered citizens of society. [1] [2] [3]
Disability ID cards or PWD cards are institutionalized in the Philippines via Republic Act 10754 or the Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability. Holders of PWD cards can avail discounts and value added tax exemptions on certain goods and services. [6]
The formation of the national sports association that focuses on sports played for Persons with Disabilities or PWDs started as an idea by Michael Barredo, then-former board member of the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP) appointed by former president Fidel V. Ramos in December 1996, after the series of consultations between stakeholders of the sport together with ...
The Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services – National Community-Driven Development Program (Kalahi CIDSS–NCDDP) is the community-driven development program of the Philippine Government implemented through the Department of Social Welfare and Development.