1
of opening the doors of productive economic opportunities to persons with
2
developmental disabilities;
3
(h) Provide the avenue for exchange of information, exchange programs and
4
sharing of best practices on issues relating to the early detection, prevention, cure,
5
treatment, and rehabilitation of persons with developmental disabilities;
6
(i) Network with other organizations, institutions and professionals working
7
for the promotion of legislation and public programs for persons with developmental
8
disabilities;
9
10
11
12
(j) Establish and implement capacity-based training, employment, and
livelihood programs for persons with developmental disabilities; and
(k) Assist in the creation of appropriate programs for persons vsdth
developmental disabilities.
13
Sec. 7 . Composition of the Developmental Disability Council of the
14
Philippines. - The Council shall be headed by the Secretary of Health as the
15
Chairperson. It shall be composed of the following members, or their representative;
16
(a) The Secretary of Social Welfare and Development;
17
(b) The Secretary of Education;
18
(c) The Secretary of Labor and Employment;
19
(d) The Chairperson of the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC);
20
(e) The Chairperson of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA);
21
(f) The Head of the NIH;
22
(g) The Executive Director General of Technical Education and Skills
23
Development Authority (TESDA);
24
(h) The Head of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA);
25
(i) One (i) representative from the duly accredited drug and vaccine
26
27
28
manufacturers and distributors;
(j) One (i) representative from the duly accredited association of caregivers in
the Philippines;