Philippine Disability Act

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf legislation
gptkbp:addresses healthcare_access_for_persons_with_disabilities
gptkbp:aimsTo barriers to participation
promote the rights of persons with disabilities
quality of life for persons with disabilities
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:UN_Convention_on_the_Rights_of_Persons_with_Disabilities
social justice initiatives
gptkbp:effectiveDate 2007-01-01
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Philippine_Congress
gptkbp:encourages private sector involvement in disability programs
participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making
inclusion in society
local government units to create disability programs
gptkbp:established gptkb:National_Council_on_Disability_Affairs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Philippine Disability Act
gptkbp:includes provisions for social services
provisions for assistive devices
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of disability_rights_movement_in_the_Philippines
gptkbp:is_a_platform_for disability_policy_in_the_Philippines
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of amendments and revisions
gptkbp:is_aimed_at empowering persons with disabilities
gptkbp:is_designed_to foster an inclusive society
gptkbp:is_governed_by gptkb:Department_of_Social_Welfare_and_Development
gptkbp:is_part_of Republic Act No. 9442
Philippine_law
gptkbp:is_recognized_for various government agencies
a significant step towards equality
international disability rights organizations
gptkbp:is_referenced_in disability studies
gptkbp:is_supported_by advocacy groups
non-governmental organizations
gptkbp:legalStatus disability inclusion policies
gptkbp:mandates employment opportunities for persons with disabilities
gptkbp:promotes awareness of disability issues
sports and recreation for persons with disabilities
gptkbp:protectedArea against discrimination based on disability
gptkbp:provides community-based rehabilitation programs
accessibility in public places
financial assistance for persons with disabilities
for the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities
gptkbp:recognizes the rights of caregivers of persons with disabilities
gptkbp:requires training for public service personnel on disability awareness
government agencies to comply with accessibility standards
gptkbp:suitableFor all_persons_with_disabilities_in_the_Philippines
gptkbp:supports research on disability issues
education for persons with disabilities
gptkbp:was_a_response_to the need for disability rights advocacy