Economic Independence Program of Persons with Disabilities focusing but not limited to the following principles; a) Habilitation and Rehabilitation; b) Self-Development; c) Self-Reliance; and d) Integration into the mainstream society; e) Freedom of Choice; f) Inclusivity g) Accessibility h) Guidance to vocational training programs 2.1 All national government agencies, except those not mandated by Executive Order No. 417, including their attached bureaus or offices and local government units shall assign an official who shall serve as the focal person responsible for the planning and implementation of the Economic Independence Program for Persons with Disabilities. Section 3. The role of NAPC 3.1 The NAPC shall exercise regular policy oversight functions/responsibilities to ensure the implementation of the Economic Independence Program for Persons with Disabilities. 3.2 The NAPC shall regularly perform policy analysis and formulate policy-related recommendations for endorsement to policy makers and implementers and to coordinate with the PWD sector. For this purpose, NAPC shall monitor existing programs and projects that result to economic independence for Persons with Disabilities. Section 4. The functions of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Basic Sectoral Council: 4.1 The Persons with Disabilities Sectoral Council shall initiate and fully participate in all activities relative to the implementation and realization of EO 417 4.2 The Persons with Disabilities Sectoral Council, in consultation with NCDA, shall formulate guidelines and criteria for the selection of organizations that will qualify for participation in the following activities: Enhancement of skills; Marketing of products and services; Identification of accessible work center; Accessing capital for livelihood programs; and Collaboration in the preparation of work and financial plans of all national agencies including LGUs, GFIs, GOCCs, and SUCs. RULE IV ENHANCEMENT OF THE SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS CAPABILITIES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Section 1. A National Social Preparation Program shall be developed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Section 2. A system of Equivalency shall continually be developed, upgraded, updated and implemented in terms of skills, eligibility and credentials to ensure Person with Disabilities access to gainful employment and sustainable entrepreneurship by the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and