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disabilities shall be encouraged. Any donation from the private sector for the provision
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of the necessary educational assistance, facilities, materials, and other appropriate
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support services for learners with disabilities shall be entitled to the benefits and
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incentives provided under R.A. No. 8525, otherwise known as the "Adopt-A-School Act"
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and its IRR.
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The DepEd, shall formulate and adopt minimum standards for such donations from
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the private sector to ensure quality delivery of support services and programs for learners
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with disabilities.
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Sec. 20. Responsibility of Government Agencies. - The DepEd shall be the lead
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agency in the implementation of this Act. It shall ensure inter-agency coordination and
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integration of services and programs among relevant national government agencies as
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provided in their respective charters and mandates. For this purpose, the DepEd shall
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collaborate and coordinate with the following implementing partner agencies for their
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respective roles as follows:
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(a) DOH- The DOH shall provide learners with disabilities with healthcare needs
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services such as child mental health service, health plans, oral health care, and family-
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to-family health information and education. It shall likewise coordinate with the ILRC for
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the services of Barangay Health Workers.
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(b) DSWD - The DSWD shall be responsible for the effective management and
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provision of social and welfare services including auxiliary social services, for learners
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with disabilities based on the assessed needs of the learners with disabilities, subject to
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its prescribed guidelines.
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(c) Department ofJustice - The Department of Justice and the Integrated Bar of
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the Philippines shall establish a mechanism for free legal assistance for learners with
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disabilities and their parents or guardians in connection with the enforcement of their
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rights under this Act. It shall likewise be responsible in enforcing existing laws on the
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protection of learners with disabilities.
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(d) Department of Public Works & Highways- The Department of Public Works 8i
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Highways shall prescribe the proper physical indoor and outdoor set-up of the ILRC and
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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
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