Powers and Functions
- Formulate policies on disability prevention and rehabilitation for the welfare of persons with disabilities.
- Formulate research and development policies on health, education, labor and social welfare for persons with disabilities.
- Undertake continuing research and related studies on various topics pertaining to disability prevention, rehabilitation and equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities.
- Formulate integrated and comprehensive long and medium-term national plans on the welfare of persons with disabilities.
- Establish and maintain linkages and networking with local and international organizations, including organization of and for persons with disabilities.
- Conduct program evaluation and monitoring, consultative meetings and symposia on issues related to disability prevention and rehabilitation.
- Propose legislation and initiate advocacy programs for the welfare of persons with disabilities.
- Develop a broad public information and dissemination program on disability prevention, rehabilitation, full participation and equalization of opportunities.
- Submit periodic reports to the DSWD Secretary on activities of the Council.
- Establish and maintain a data bank and referral system on disability prevention, rehabilitation, full participation and equalization of opportunities.
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