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Pension for indigent PWDs reaches Senate plenary

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 26 05:36 PM

Under Senate Bill 1602, an initial amount of P2,000 will be given as monthly stipend to every PWD in an indigent family. Read more »

Urban farming at Barangay Kamuning

Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 06 03:46 PM

The urban garden, which used to be a lot where garbage was dumped, was developed to help the PWDs of Brgy. Kamuning, QC. Read more »

A day in the life of a PWD commuter

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 03:13 PM

Delikadong tawiran, mataas at madulas na footbridge, at mga istorbo sa sidewalk, ang ilan lang sa araw-araw na tinitiis sa biyahe ng commuter na si Lorna Padilla, isang totally blind person. Read more »

Crutch-user commutes for 6 hours in Mega Manila

Christina Quiambao, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 03:21 PM

A crutch-user spends 6 hours on the road as she faces lack of elevators, high steps on jeepneys, and long waits on her commute in Mega Manila. Read more »

Sidewalks, ped xing, overpasses: Commuting from the perspective of a blind person

Christina Quiambao, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 21 05:54 PM

Is NCR PWD-friendly for commuters? Here's the story of a visually impaired person as she commutes to work as a massage therapist in Quezon City. Read more »

44th Nat'l Disability Prevention and Rehab week

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 18 07:12 PM

Persons with Disabilities mark the 44th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation at Rizal Park in Manila on Monday. Read more »

IT student na may kapansanan, nagtapos ng cum laude

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 08:47 PM

Kahanga-hanga ang kwento ng ilang nagtapos sa pag-aaral sa kabila ng mga hamon tulad ng dalagang kahit may kapansanan ay nag-graduate ng cum laude sa Pangasinan. Read more »

Robredo vows better programs for senior citizens, PWDs

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 21 06:51 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo said that if elected president she will double the monthly stipend for senior citizens, and prioritize programs to improve lives of PWDs. Read more »

Players with disabilities score in gaming world

Daniel Hoffman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 04 11:44 AM

Long neglected by the industry, the issue of accessibility is increasingly front of mind for game makers. Read more »

COVID-19 worsens struggles of families with special needs children

Christina Quiambao, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 09:00 AM

Families with special needs children cry foul over two years of the pandemic as their child’s health, development and stigmatization against them worsens. Read more »

PWDs can now use Android phones with face gestures

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 24 06:00 AM

Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered phones hands-free, Google says. Read more »

Paano mag-reactivate ng voter registration sa Comelec?

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 04:01 PM

Ilang mga Pilipino ang maaaring mag-reactive ng kanilang records sa Commission on Elections (Comelec) online para makaboto sa darating na halalan. Read more »

House panel OKs early voting for seniors, PWDs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 12 11:08 PM

Under the consolidated measure, there shall be early voting where qualified senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWD) may choose to cast their ballot at accessible establishments designated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) within 7 working days before the date set for the elections.    Read more »

Marikina eyes house-to-house vaccination for seniors, PWDs as registration starts

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 13 06:33 AM

Mayor Marcy Teodoro said Monday he has been in talks with the Philippine Red Cross to borrow mobile vaccination vans for bedridden seniors and PWDs.    Read more »

House panel OKs bill granting 50pct passport fee discount for senior citizens, PWDs

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 16 02:13 PM

The House Committee on Ways and Means on Monday approved a bill granting senior citizens and persons with disabilities up to 50 percent discount in getting passports. Read more »

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’: Relief packs hatid sa ilang taga-Cabuyao, Laguna

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 07:57 PM

Naghatid ng tulong ang programang Pantawid ng Pag-ibig sa ilang residente ng Barangay Baclaran. Read more »

Discount sa RFID policy iginiit para sa mga senior, PWD

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 11:59 AM

MAYNILA - Hinihiling ng senior citizen advocate sa Department of Transportation (DOTr) at Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) na ipatupad na ang pagbibigay ng 20 porsiyentong toll discount sa mga senior at persons with disabilities.   Read more »

Angara seeks early voting for seniors, PWDs in 2022

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 26 06:05 PM

MANILA— Sen. Sonny Angara has sought early voting in the 2022 national elections for roughly 10 million senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to encourage a higher voter turnout amid concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic would linger until then. Read more »

Duterte declares July 17 of every year National Physiatry Day

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 04:51 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared July 17 of every year as "National Physiatry Day" in a bid to promote awareness on the rehabilitation needs of persons with disabilities. Read more »

Lego launches bricks with Braille

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 21 05:31 AM

COPENHAGEN - Danish toymaker Lego said Thursday it was launching a new version of its iconic plastic bricks featuring Braille for the blind or visually impaired in seven countries. Read more »