A / Awareness
Educating communities, families, and government on disability rights, accessibility laws, and equal opportunities.
Isang Bansa. Isang Kapisanan.
The national voice of the Filipino disability sector
Corporate members in all 17 regions, organized across 10 sectoral classifications, registered with the SEC. and Accredited by the Quezon City, CITY COUNCIL : Ordinance No. SP-3474.S-2025 // D6.4-1596
The federation at a glance
17
Regional chapters
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
10
Sectoral classifications
Recognized under RA 7277
40
Founding corporate members
At federation incorporation
2021
Registered with the SEC
Reg. No. CN202105447
Framework for impact
Our goals spell AEIOU
This Kapisanan began as an alliance of forty corporate members across seventeen regions, bound to five shared commitments.
E / Empowerment
Equipping persons with disability with technical skills, livelihood training, and leadership capabilities for economic self-reliance.
I / Involvement
Ensuring active participation of persons with disability in local policy formulation, civic planning, and elections.
O / Cooperation
Fostering inter-agency collaboration between civil society, local government units, corporate allies, and national agencies.
U / Unity
Solidifying the collective voice of all 10 disability classifications and 17 regions as one national family.
Our five core values
Maka-Panginoon, Maka-Bansa, Maka-Tao, Maka-Kalikasan, higit sa lahat, Maka-Kapansanan.
Seventeen chapters, three island groups
Every region has a named coordinator and member federations on the ground, each with its own advocacy focus.
Browse the 17 chapters- 8
- Luzon
- 3
- Visayas
- 6
- Mindanao
National Capital Region (NCR)
- Regional coordinator
- Quezon City & Manila Metro PWD Council
- Member organizations
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- Metro Manila Federation of PWDs
- QC Deaf & Hard of Hearing Association
- Pasong Tamo Orthopedic PWD Guild
Advocacy focus. Urban barrier-free infrastructure, MRT/LRT accessibility compliance, corporate workforce inclusion.
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
- Regional coordinator
- Baguio & Highland PWD Coalition
- Member organizations
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- Cordillera Federation of PWDs
- Benguet Indigenous PWD Council
Advocacy focus. Mountainous transport accessibility, indigenous PWD health assistance, community rehabilitation.
Region I (Ilocos Region)
- Regional coordinator
- Ilocos Regional PWD Alliance
- Member organizations
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- Ilocos Norte PWD Association
- Pangasinan Livelihood PWD League
Advocacy focus. Agri-livelihood training, coastal accessibility accommodations, rural assistive devices.
Ten sectoral disability classifications
Recognized under the Magna Carta for Persons With Disability, RA 7277. Open any classification for its accommodations, or read the full rights guide.
Total blindness, low vision, and partial sight impairments requiring screen readers, braille, and tactile navigation.
- Braille materials and tactile signage
- Screen reader and magnification software
- Orientation and mobility training
- Audio-described public information
Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind members communicating primarily through Filipino Sign Language.
- Filipino Sign Language interpreters
- Visual alarm and alert indicators
- Closed captioning and live transcription
- Text-based emergency reporting channels
Wheelchair users, amputees, and members with cerebral palsy or neuromuscular conditions affecting physical movement.
- Ramps, lifts, and accessible restrooms
- Wheelchair assistance and wide corridors
- Adjustable workstations
- Reserved accessible parking
Bipolar disorder, chronic depression, schizophrenia, and PTSD affecting emotional and social functioning.
- Community mental health support groups
- Quiet and low-stimulation spaces
- Flexible scheduling and leave arrangements
- Crisis response coordination
Down syndrome and developmental delays impacting cognitive and adaptive living skills.
- Plain-language and simplified text
- Visual guides and pictograms
- Specialized job coaching
- Extended learning timeframes
Dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD affecting processing, reading, and written communication.
- Dyslexia-friendly typefaces and spacing
- Extended time on examinations
- Multi-sensory learning materials
- Note-taking and recording support
Stuttering, apraxia, and vocal cord conditions affecting verbal speech and communication.
- Communication boards and picture exchange
- Text-to-speech and speech-generating devices
- Written alternatives to phone-only services
- Additional response time in conversation
Neurodevelopmental condition affecting social interaction, sensory processing, and communication patterns.
- Sensory-friendly rooms and quiet hours
- Structured and predictable routines
- Clear visual schedules and cues
- Reduced-noise service windows
Kidney failure requiring dialysis, severe lupus, cancer, and rare diseases causing functional disability.
- Medical appointment accommodation
- Flexible and reduced scheduling
- Remote work arrangements
- On-site health monitoring
A combination of two or more distinct impairments, such as deafblindness or physical with intellectual disability.
- Personalized multi-disciplinary care plans
- Combined assistive equipment packages
- Tactile sign and deafblind interpreting
- Personal assistance and caregiver support
From the regions
All updates
Advocacy
Federation completes BP 344 accessibility walkthroughs in Central Luzon
Chapter engineers and LGU building officials inspected municipal halls and public markets against the Accessibility Law.
Read the update
Programs
Filipino Sign Language interpreter roster expands to all 17 regions
Accredited interpreters are now on standby in every regional chapter for court proceedings and government transactions.
Read the update
Livelihood
Livelihood incubator graduates first cohort in CALABARZON
Members completed training in assistive-technology repair, digital services, and small enterprise management.
Read the update
Stand with us
Four ways to back the PWD sector
The federation runs on member organizations and friends who believe in an empowered, self-reliant community.
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Become a Member
Local PWD federations and organizations may apply as corporate members across all 17 regions.
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Volunteer
Share your skills in capacity building, livelihood seminars, IT training, and legal assistance.
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Partner with Us
Local government units, national agencies, and corporate social responsibility groups are welcome to partner on inclusive programs.
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Advocate
Help us push for the full enforcement of BP 344, RA 7277, RA 10524, and RA 11106.