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D by familiarizing
yourself with the benefits that come with it. Learn more
about the updated list for 2017, here.
Though there are 1.2 million persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the
Philippines, only 50,000 are PWD cardholders. The PWD card offers many
benefits.
In keeping with the terms and provisions of the Magna Carta of Disabled
Persons, the state is "duty-bound to recognize the rights, protect, and support
PWDs through various social systems."
If you're unsure how to obtain a PWD ID, you can visit the National Council on
Disability Affairs website to get all the information you need.
As for cardholders looking to make the most out of their PWD ID, here are
some important reminders:
1. The PWD ID grants you 20% discount and VAT exemption: restaurants,
hotels, recreation centers, places of leisure and amusment (theaters,
cinemas, carnivals), medicine, medical/dental services (this includes
laboratory, diagnostic, professional fees in all private hospitals and
medical facilities, domestic air/sea travel, public railways (MRT, LRT 1 &
2), skyway, and all public utility vehicles.
2. The PWD ID entitles the bearer to 5% discount on all basic
commodities, such as: rice, bread, fish, pork, beef, chicken, fresh
vegetables,salt, sugar, cooking oil, fresh milk, etc. PWD cardholders
must also be given discounts on prime commodities like: fresh fruits,
noodles, diapers, paper, school supplies, light bulbs, battery, etc.
It's important to note, however, that purchases should not exceed P 1,300 per
week.
To know more about the rights of your child with special needs, read
the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons in its entirety, here.
Pasig City
Public SPED Elementary School
By virtue of Presidential Executive Order No. 709[1] issued last February 26, 2008, it
redefines the functions and organizational structure of the National Council for the
Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP) and renames it as the "National Council on
Disability Affairs (NCDA)."
NCDA is tasked to monitor the implementation of several laws to ensure the protection
of Persons With Disabilities (PWD)s' civil and political rights. These laws include
the Republic Act No. 7277 otherwise known as Magna Carta for Disabled
Persons, Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 or Accessibility Law. Also included are Republic Act
6759 or White Cane Act and ILO Convention No. 159 or the Vocational Rehabilitation of
Persons With Disability. It has also been tasked, through Proclamation No. 125, to
coordinate activities and to monitor the observance of the Asian and Pacific Decade of
Disabled Persons(1993-2002) in the Philippines. Proclamation No. 125 was issued by
the President Fidel V. Ramos on January 15, 1993, to enjoin both the government and
the private entities to organize projects based on the policy categories mentioned in the
agenda for action of the decade.
NCDA was an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD). However, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered the Office of the
President to further strengthen the government programs for the welfare of persons with
disabilities. Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the President effected the transfer
through Executive Order No. 676 to closely monitor and improve the government action
and program development for persons with disabilities and delivery of services to the
sector.
Contents
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1History
2Powers and functions
3Objectives
4Thrusts and directions for 2008
5National and international non-government agency affiliates/partners
6See also
7References
8External links
History[edit]
Based on historical accounts the government's concern for the disabled persons began
as early as 1917 and the national concern for rehabilitation was manifested by non-
government organizations as well. On January 16–20, 1978, the country hosted the
Second International Conference on Legislation Concerning the Disabled organized by
the Rehabilitation International's national affiliate, the Philippine Foundation for the
Rehabilitation for Disabled Persons (PFRD). During the said conference, President
Ferdinand Marcos signed Presidential Decree No. 1509 creating the National
Commission Concerning Disabled Persons (NCCDP). NCCDP was tasked to prepare
and adopt an integrated and comprehensive long-term National Rehabilitation Plan
(NRP).
From the time of its inception in 1978, the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of
Disabled, Inc. (PFRD) served as the Commission's Secretariat to assist the NCCDP
Board in the implementation of its objectives and functions. This arrangement stayed in
effect until P.D. 1509 was amended by P.D. 1761 on January 4, 1981.
With the success of the important work began during the International Year of Disabled
Persons in 1981, the Decade of Disabled Persons (1981-1991) was proclaimed for
nationwide observance on December 17, 1981 with NCCDP as lead agency.
Objectives[edit]
1. To formulate and advocate policies according to internationally and nationally
accepted standards in the areas of prevention of the causes of disability,
rehabilitation and equalization of opportunities for Persons With
Disabilities(PWDs).
2. To develop, promote and regularly review the national plan for the prevention,
rehabilitation, full participation and equalization of opportunities for persons with
disabilities.
3. To coordinate, monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies, plans and
programs.
4. To advocate/promote respect for rights and privilege of Persons With Disabilities.
See also[edit]
Philippines at the Summer Paralympics
Paralympic Committee of the Philippines
Phil Sports Federation of the Deaf
References[edit]
1. Jump up^ E.O. No. 709 signed by Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita - NCDA Official
Website
2. Jump up^ UN approves RP initiative on disabled News Article from Philippine Daily Inquirer
3. Jump up^ UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
4. Jump up^ Abilympics Philippines - Main government organization
5. Jump up^ List of Focal Organizations from the Philippines - Asia-Pacific Center on Disability
Official Website
6. Jump up^ List of Partner Members - Digital Access for Information Systems Official Website
7. Jump up^ Partner Organizations - Handicap International Philippines Website
8. Jump up^ Training Partners - MCCID Official Website
9. Jump up^ About Us - PWAG Official Website
10. Jump up^ Workshops NCR - Vision Office Limited, Canada Official Website
ersons with Disabilities turn over
proposed 10-Point Development Agenda
to DSWD
by Social Marketing | Nov 18, 2016 | News, Persons with Disability
DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo (4th from right) and Assistant Secretary Anton Hernandez (3rd from
right) beam as they pose with some PWD-participants of the national summit during the symbolic turn
Disabilities, and
Reliable profiling of Persons with Disabilities to include persons with chronic illness
Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that the summit is in line with President Rodrigo
Duterte’s thrust of “gikan sa masa, para sa masa (from the masses for the masses)” of
public service.
She added, “Walang mas nakakaalam kung ano ang makakabubuti sa mga Persons
with Disabilities kundi kayo, kaya minabuti nating magkaroon ng national summit para
sa inyo.”
The proposed 10-Point Development Agenda will go through further review before this
will be submitted to President Rodrigo R. Duterte for inclusion in his Philippine
Development Plan (PDP). ###
Revised Guidelines on the Utilization of the Financial Support Fund to the Secondary
Schools Special Education (SPED) Program
To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau Directors
Directors of Services, Centers and Heads of Units
Regional Directors
Schools Division/City Superintendents
1. For School Year (SY) 2012-2013, the one hundred fifty three (153) secondary schools
implementing the Special Education (SPED) Program (focused on disabilities) which
submitted the enrolment data shall be granted Five Hundred Thousand Pesos
(PhP500,000.00) subsidy for the effective delivery of service to the students with
exceptionalities. Please see the enclosure for the list of schools.
2. The subsidy shall be released directly to the recipient schools with fiscal autonomy or
through the Schools Division Offices (DOs) for those schools without fiscal autonomy
pursuant to the provisions of the Department of Education-Department of Budget and
Management (DepEd-DBM) Joint Circular No. 2004-1 entitled “The Guidelines on the
Direct Release of Funds to Regional Offices and Implementing Units.”
3. The subsidy following the suggested percentage breakdown, shall be utilized to support the
implementation of the following activities of the SPED Program as reflected in the approved
School Improvement Plan (SIP):
Percentage of
Activity
Allotment
Not exceeding
Purchase of assistive devices and psychological /IQ tests tools;
35%
Not exceeding Conduct of INSET in the development of instructional materials and evaluation of learning;
20% and
Not exceeding Student development, leadership training, education visits and student participation in
20% SPED-related activities.
4. To ensure that the financial subsidy is rationally utilized and is recommended for its
continued release to recipient schools, the DBM shall release the 50% of the subsidy
automatically to the schools beginning of SY 2012- 2013, while the remaining 50% shall be
computed based on the number of exceptionalities served upon submission of enrolment
report for SY 2011-2012. The breakdown will be as follows:
1 PhP50,000.00
2 PhP100,000.00
3 PhP150,000.00
4 PhP200,000.00
5 or more PhP250,000.00
5. The recipient schools must provide the Bureau of Secondary Education (BSE) a liquidation
report on the utilization of the subsidy as well as the enrolment report mentioned in Item No.
4. Non compliance may result in the suspension of the subsidy.
6. All existing Orders and Memoranda inconsistent with this Order are rescinded.
Encl.:
As stated
Reference:
DepEd Order: No. 116, s. 2010