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(k) orient the LGUs served by the ILRCs on the psychology, diverse needs, and
potentials of learners with disabilities;
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provide access to auxiliary aids and services that are nOn-educational, but
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which enhance the education process for the learners with disabilities. These shall Include
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but not limited to:
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(1) Language and speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical and
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physiotherapy,
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multidisciplinary team;
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other
modes of treatment,
through a
(2) Quality reading and writing materials, especially Braille materials for
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among
learners with visual impairments, or other effective
methods of
delivering communication materials;
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(3) Acquisition and adaptation of equipment or devices;
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(4) Provision of consultation for creating appropriate and reasonable
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accommodation in the classroom, among others;
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(5) Provision of qualified sign language interpreters for deaf learners;
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(6) Assistance and monitoring in the transfer, or admission of eligible
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learners with disabilities to post-secondary or tertiary education
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institutions; and
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(7) Other similar services and actions or all types of aids and services that
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facilitate the learning process of learners with disabilities;
(m) provide or facilitate the provision of related services to learners with
disabilities; and
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(n) perform other functions as may be necessary.
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The ILRC may provide the same services to other learners as identified by school
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officials and teachers, parents, guardians, or the learners themselves.
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Sec. 8. Hiring of Personnel and Staff of the ILRC; Functions. - In addition to
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teachers with special training, teacher aides, licensed social workers, and other allied
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professionals with the knowledge, skills, and special training in interacting and dealing
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with learners with disabilities, the DepEd shall coordinate with the Department of Health
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(DOH) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the hiring of the