1 disabilities shall be encouraged. Any donation from the private sector for the provision 2 of the necessary educational assistance, facilities, materials, and other appropriate 3 support services for learners with disabilities shall be entitled to the benefits and 4 incentives provided under R.A. No. 8525, otherwise known as the "Adopt-A-School Act" 5 and its IRR. 6 The DepEd, shall formulate and adopt minimum standards for such donations from 7 the private sector to ensure quality delivery of support services and programs for learners 8 with disabilities. 9 10 Sec. 20. Responsibility of Government Agencies. - The DepEd shall be the lead 11 agency in the implementation of this Act. It shall ensure inter-agency coordination and 12 integration of services and programs among relevant national government agencies as 13 provided in their respective charters and mandates. For this purpose, the DepEd shall 14 collaborate and coordinate with the following implementing partner agencies for their 15 respective roles as follows: 16 (a) DOH- The DOH shall provide learners with disabilities with healthcare needs 17 services such as child mental health service, health plans, oral health care, and family- 18 to-family health information and education. It shall likewise coordinate with the ILRC for 19 the services of Barangay Health Workers. 20 (b) DSWD - The DSWD shall be responsible for the effective management and 21 provision of social and welfare services including auxiliary social services, for learners 22 with disabilities based on the assessed needs of the learners with disabilities, subject to 23 its prescribed guidelines. 24 (c) Department ofJustice - The Department of Justice and the Integrated Bar of 25 the Philippines shall establish a mechanism for free legal assistance for learners with 26 disabilities and their parents or guardians in connection with the enforcement of their 27 rights under this Act. It shall likewise be responsible in enforcing existing laws on the 28 protection of learners with disabilities. 29 (d) Department of Public Works & Highways- The Department of Public Works 8i 30 Highways shall prescribe the proper physical indoor and outdoor set-up of the ILRC and 31 32 ensure that the ILRC, roads, sidewalks, ramps, railings, and the like shall be constructed, built, and maintained in accordance with Batas Pambansa Big. 344, otherwise known as 17

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