PRELIMS: Legislative achievements Flashcards
What is RA 7277?
Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
Enacted July 22, 1991, in Metro Manila
Promotes rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance
What is the purpose of RA 9442?
Amends RA 7277
Adds privileges & incentives for PWDs (Rule IV)
Prohibits verbal & non-verbal ridicule & vilification of PWDs
What does UNCRPD Article 9 (Accessibility) state?
States must ensure PWD access to:
Physical environments
Transportation
Information & communication
Example: Bus platforms, wheelchair spaces, Braille signage
What is the Accessibility Law (BP 344)?
Requires funding for architectural features for PWDs in government buildings
Enhances mobility through:
Ramps
Handrails & grab bars
Non-skid flooring
Signage
Accessible parking
Why is legislative support important for PWDs?
Raises awareness & changes behavior (e.g., reducing discrimination)
Creates funded programs & services (e.g., health care, employment)
Standardizes & regulates services (e.g., PT services, assistive devices)
What additional privileges were granted under RA 9442?
20% discount & 12% VAT exemption on certain goods & services
5% discount on basic & prime commodities (max ₱2,500 per calendar week)
Educational assistance (e.g., UNIFAST - Tertiary Education Subsidy)
What is the Right to Health under RA 7277?
Section 2C: Access to medical & rehabilitation services at the community level
Supported by UNCRPD Article 26 (habilitation & rehab must be close to PWD’s location)
What does RA 11223 (Universal Health Care Act) state?
Section 4(K): Defines health care providers as:
Public or private health facilities for rehabilitation & palliation
Community-based health care organizations
What is the difference between rehabilitation & habilitation?
Rehabilitation: Restoring lost functions due to an impairment
Habilitation: Learning new skills (e.g., pediatric cases)
What is RA 11228?
Mandatory philhealth coverage
PWDs are automatically covered under PhilHealth
What are the barriers to implementing disability laws?
Attitudinal barriers – Insensitivity, neglect, lack of political will
Funding issues – Limited or no budget allocation
Lack of human resources – Few trained personnel at the barangay level
Sustainability issues – Some programs are not institutionalized
What is RA 10524
Equal Opportunity for Employment
1% of government workforce reserved for PWDs
Private companies encouraged to hire PWDs
Tax incentives for companies hiring PWDs
What is RA 10354?
Sexual reproductive health act No person shall be denied access to family planning (natural or artificial methods)
What are strategies for better implementation of disability laws?
Strengthen monitoring & evaluation (e.g., budget allocation tracking)
Ensure LGU compliance (against “LGU autonomy”)
Establish PWD Affairs Offices (PDAO) in LGUs
Empower PWD organizations (OPDs)
What are good practices in disability policy implementation?
Data collection & utilization
Use of technology & social media
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) disability indicators
Capacity-building for PDAO personnel
What are PWD Political & Civil Rights?
Right to political participation (RA 7277)
Accessible polling places (RA 10366)
Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) strategies
What policy improvements are needed for PWDs?
Revisit EO 437 (2005): Encourage Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
Create plantilla positions for PTs & rehab personnel in LGUs
Develop accreditation policies for CBR service providers
What are the key legislative milestones for disability rights?
EO 567: National Disability Rights Week (July 17-23)
RA 11650: Establishes inclusive learning resource centers
APEC Peru 2024: Disability empowerment, inclusion, and economic growth
What is the role of the PWD Affairs Office (PDAO)?
Monitors PWD population & needs
Manages budget for financial & medical assistance
Ensures allowances & benefits are distributed
