1 educational progress. The LWDIS shall likewise include Information on existing ILRCs, 2 status of implementation of programs and projects, list of public and private partners, 3 and other relevant information that may be identified by the DepEd. 4 Subject to the accessibility and security guidelines to be included In the IRR of this 5 Act, the LWDIS shall be linked to the CFS of the LGUs, the ECCD Council, and to the 6 information systems of other implementing partner agencies. Access to data by said 7 agencies shall be limited to such data that are relevant to their roles and functions. 8 All implementing partners, public and private, and their personnel, teachers, and 9 third party service providers shall ensure compliance with the provisions of R.A. No. 10 10173. 11 12 Sec. 15. Continuing Research to Identify the Needs of Learners with Disabilities. - 13 The DepEd, in collaboration with relevant national government agencies and the private 14 sector, shall undertake continuing research to identify and design strategies and 15 programs that shall meet the diverse needs of learners with disabilities. Such continuing 16 research shall also be used to develop instructional techniques for use by the ILRCs 17 towards Improving the acquisition of skills by learners with disabilities for their transition 18 to independent living, vocational training or competitive skills development, and to design 19 holistic programs for all schools and ILRCs to enhance the potential of the learners with 20 disabilities for community participation. 21 22 Sec. 16. Student Assistance. - The DepEd, DSWD, and the LGUs shall develop 23 programs to support the financial, educational and accessibility needs of all learners with 24 disabilities, particularly the economically disadvantaged learners with disabilities, as 25 envisioned in R.A. No. 8425, otherwise known as the "Social Reform and Poverty 26 Alleviation Act". 27 The benefits accorded by R.A. No. 8545, otherwise known as the "Government 28 Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE) Act" shall likewise be 29 extended to eligible learners with disabilities In the secondary level based on the criteria 30 under the said law on academic qualifications and financial needs of the learners with 31 disabilities, among others. 32 15