Organization
National Council on Disability Affairs(NCDA)
The Philippine national government body mandated to formulate policies and coordinate all public and private agency activities concerning disability issues. NCDA oversees compliance with the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons and the Batas Pambansa 344 accessibility law, convening stakeholders from government, civil society, and the private sector.
About
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) is the Philippine government agency mandated under Republic Act 9442 to formulate policies, coordinate activities, and ensure the implementation of laws relating to persons with disabilities. Located in Barangay Holy Spirit, Diliman, Quezon City, it operates under the Office of the President and has been the central state mechanism for disability affairs since the 1990s.
What They Do
NCDA coordinates the implementation of the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons and Batas Pambansa 344 (the Philippine accessibility law), facilitates interagency cooperation on disability mainstreaming, and monitors compliance with the UN CRPD. It maintains a national disability registry, provides technical assistance to local government units, and produces national disability statistics. NCDA also reviews proposed legislation affecting persons with disabilities and endorses enabling regulations.
Who They Serve
NCDA serves all persons with disabilities in the Philippines — estimated at over one million registered individuals — as well as the government agencies, local government units, private companies, and civil society organisations working on disability inclusion. It acts as the focal point for international obligations, representing the Philippines in ASEAN and UN disability-related discussions.
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