Suitable Employment – means the jobs or occupations appropriate to the needs of
disabled
persons and which enhance their skills and provide them which better opportunities for
employment.
Technical Aids – include equipment, devices and appliances that are used in the
prevention,
treatment and rehabilitation of disabilities.
Terminal – refers to public terminal of different modes usually located at both ends of
the route
structure and/or part of the turning point where passengers merge to enter/exit from
public
conveyances and transfer to other modes. It is commonly provided with facilities for layover,
inspection and repair arias as well as passenger amenities such as restaurants, rest
rooms and
lounges. Terminals may include airports, ports and harbors, LRT, PNR, bus and
jeepney
terminals which may vary from a simple shelter to a multi-level structure.
Total Communication Approach – a system of communication which incorporate
aural, oral
and manual modes of communication involving speech and speech reading, finger
spelling and
sign language, reading and writing which may be used singly or in multiple
combinations to
ensure effective interaction with other people and among persons with hearing
impairment.
Unattached – an unattached disabled person is one who is without a parent, guardian
or
custodian, and is dependent upon the public for support.
Vocational Efficiency – level of vocational proficiency and competency which when
attained
enables a person to work on an equal footing with other people with similar background
and
training.
Vocational Training – refers to the teaching of relevant occupational skills geared
towards
gainful employment.
RULE II
SECTION 1. Equal Opportunity for Employment
1.1 Opportunity for suitable employment. – Opportunity for suitable employment shall
be open
to all qualified disabled persons. Efforts shall be exerted to provide qualified disabled
persons equal opportunity in the selection process based on qualification standards
prescribed for a appointment to a position.
1.2 Discrimination in employment. – No individual or entity, whether public or private,
shall
discriminate against a qualified disabled person by reason of disability in regard to job
application procedures; the hiring, promotion, or discharge of employees, employee
compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. The
following
constitute acts of discrimination:
a) Limiting, segregating or classifying a disabled job applicant in such manner that
adversely affects his work opportunities;
b) Using qualification standards, employment tests or others selection criteria that rule
out
or tend to rule out a disabled person unless such standards, tests or other selection
criteria are shown to be job-related for the position in question and are consistent with
business necessity;
c) Utilizing standards, criteria or methods of administration that:
1. Have the effect of discrimination on the basis of disability; or
2. Perpetuate the discrimination of others who are subject to common
administrative control;