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the "Accessibility Law" and universal design concepts to ensure their accessibility and
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the mobility of learners with disabilities.
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(e) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - The DOLE shall develop a
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training program for the learners with disabilities, transition from school to work; provide
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to the ILRC current market analysis and job coaching sessions before and during their
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employment; and facilitation of apprenticeship and job placements, together with Its
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attached agencies, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA),
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and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO). The TESDA shall provide vocational
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training when necessary. The PESO, on the other hand, shall conduct employability
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enhancement seminars, provide pre-employment counselling and orientation, and offer
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programs and activities on employment assistance pursuant to R.A. No. 8759, otherwise
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known as the "PESO Act of 1999", as amended.
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The DOLE, TESDA, and PESO shall lead the promotion of Inclusion of learners with
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disabilities among public and private Institutions and comply with the requirements set
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forth under R.A. No. 7277, otherwise known as the 'Magna Carta for Disabled Persons "
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as amended by R.A. No. 10524. They shall likewise disseminate materials and conduct
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orientation and information campaign concerning effective practices in working with and
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training learners with disabilities.
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(f) Department of the Interior and Local Government- The Department of the
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Interior and Local Government, in consultation with the DepEd, LGUs, and other relevant
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agencies and stakeholders, shall promulgate policies and guidelines relevant to the
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implementation of this Act by the LGUs.
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(g) LGUs - The LGUs shall also perform the following functions:
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(1) Partner with public or private volunteers and private organizations, local or
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international, for technical guidance and information dissemination
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campaigns and funding support to augment the funding for the programs
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and activities pertaining to this Act;
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(2) Participate in all efforts concerning inclusion of learners with disabilities in
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the general education system, health services, transport services, and
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other social and welfare services;
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(3) Adopt measures to raise awareness in the community to respond to the
needs of learners with disabilities; and
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