44 National Disability

th

Prevention and
Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week
 MAGNA CARTA for DISABLED PERSONS
(Republic Act 7277)

An Act providing for the rehabilitation, self-development

and self-reliance of disabled persons and their integration
into the mainstream of society and for other purposes.
 RIGHTS of EVERY PERSON WITH DISABILITY

EMPLOYMENT 

Equal opportunity for employment
Sheltered Employment
 Apprenticeship
 Incentive for Employers
 Vocational Rehabilitation
 Vocational Guidance and Counseling

EDUCATION 

Access to Quality Education
Assistance to PWD students
 Special Education
 Vocational or Technical and Other Training Programs
 Non-Formal Education
 State Universities and Colleges

HEALTH  National Health Program

 Rehabilitation Centers
 Health Centers
 RIGHTS of EVERY PERSON WITH DISABILITY

AUXILIARY SOCIAL  Assistance in the acquisition of prosthetic devices and medical

intervention

SERVICES  Provision of specialized training activites

 Development of positive self-image
 Family care services
 Substitute family care services
 After care and follow up services
 Day Care Services for Children with Disabilities

TELECOMMUNICATIONS  Broadcast Media

 Telephone Services
 Free Postal Charges for Disabled

ACCESSIBILITY  Barrier-Free Environment

 Mobility
 Access to Public Transport Facilities

POLITICAL and  System of Voting

 Right to Assemble

CIVIL RIGHTS  Right to Organize

Rare Disease Act of the Philippines (RA 10747)

An Act promulgating a Comprehensive Policy

addressing the Needs with Rare Disease

Rare Disease patients are considered as persons with

Disabilities (PWDs) and are entitled on the corresponding
benefits and privileges such as priority programs and discounts.
 National Integrated Cancer Program
(RA 11215 )
SECTION 25. Persons with Disabilities. – Cancer patients,
persons living with cancer and cancer survivors are considered
as persons with disabilities (PWDs) in accordance with Republic
Act No. 7277, as amended, otherwise known as the “Magna
Carta for Disabled Persons”.
SITUATIONAIRE ON THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE PROVINCE OF APAYAO
 ISSUES/CHALLENGES

1. High incidence of disabilities in the province, how to

minimize?
2. What activities does each agency do in responding to the
complex needs of the persons with disabilities?
 RECOMMENDATION

 Institutionalization of the Provincial Council on Disability

Affairs
Composition:
PGO, PHO, PSWDO, PEO, DepED, CHED, DOLE, TESDA, DTI, LTO,
PDAOs, PWD Municipal Focal Persons