addressing the issue of reduced proficiency due to lack of practice. Regular review of gender-based violence cases, especially rape cases, pertaining to women with disabilities should be conducted. This is to ensure accessibility and sensitivity of handling and for the development of measures to address gaps, if necessary. 29. To ensure the full implementation of the provisions of the Filipino Sign Language Act (RA 11106), particularly section 6 thereof pertaining to FSL in the Justice System. Specifically, it is recommended that the Supreme Court and other concerned agencies promote appropriate training for those working in the administration of justice, including hearing interpreters, deaf relay interpreters, and other court personnel, police and prison staff. Support staff shall also be trained in translation from FSL to written English or Filipino. The development of a national system of standards, accreditation, and procedures for legal interpreting in FSL is also reiterated. 30. To ensure access of women with disabilities to information, by providing sign language interpreters and local language translators, and communication materials in braille, large print, audio format, simple language, sign language and pictures. 32

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