Disability affairs council urges respect for PWDs in political discourse

Disability affairs council urges respect for PWDs in political discourse

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) has urged respect for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in political discourse following a caricature of Akbayan Rep. Percival “Perci” Cendeña that mocked his physical appearance and disability.In a statement, the council said using disability as a means of attacking a person politically is unacceptable and discriminatory.“Mocking a person’s disability or physical features as a tool of political a…