Persons with Disability Affairs Office

Mandate

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10070 an Act Establishing an Institutional Mechanism to ensure the Implementation of Programs and Services for Persons with Disabilities in every Province, City and Municipality, Amending Section 40 of Republic Act No. 7277, Otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons as Amended, and for Other Purposes, a Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) shall be organized and established in every province, city and municipality.

Vision

“All persons with disabilities are able to attain their fullest potential and to become active contributors and participants in nation-building”

Mission

“To attain a society where equity, social justice and rights of persons with disabilities are guaranteed through specific project, advocacy and partnership with relevant stakeholders”

Objectives:

Improving the delivery of goods and services in the promotion, protection and fulfilment of the rights of Persons with Disability.

Power and Functions

Formulate and implement policies, plans and programs for the promotion of the welfare of persons with disabilities in coordination with concerned national and local government agencies:
Coordinate and implement the provision of RA No. 10070, Batas Pambansa Blg.344, otherwise known as the Accessibility Law, and other relevant laws at the local level:
Represent persons with disabilities in meetings of local development councils and other special bodies:
Recommend and enjoin the participation of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and People’s Organization (POs) in the implementation of all disability-related laws and policies:
Gather and compile relevant data on persons with disabilities in their localities:
Disseminate information including, but not limited to programs and activities for persons with disabilities, statistics on persons with disabilities, including children with disability, and training and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities:
Submit reports to the office of their respective governor or city/municipal mayor on the implementation of programs and services for the promotion of the welfare of persons with disabilities in their respective areas of jurisdiction:
Ensure that policies, plans and programs for the promotion of welfare of persons with disabilities are funded by both the national and local government:
Monitor fundraising activities being conducted for the benefit of persons with disabilities:
Seek donations in cash or in kind from local or foreign donors to implement an approved work plan for persons with disabilities, in accordance with existing laws and regulations: and
Perform such other functions as maybe necessary for the promotion and protection of the welfare of persons with disabilities.

Functional Services

Manage and oversee the efficient operations of the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office and general supervision of its personnel;
Develop, promote and monitor the implementation of policies, plans, programs, and services for the development of persons with disabilities in coordination with national and local government agencies:
Ensure representation of persons with disabilities in the local development councils and other special bodies:
Build the capacity of non – government organizations and people’s organizations to participate in the implementation of all disability related laws and policies:
Establish coordination with the province, city or municipality, as the case maybe and ensure the inclusion of disability concerns in all local government programs and services:
Network with local, national and international organizations and establish partnership on disability programs and resource mobilizations:
Develop and submit to the concerned municipal/city mayor or governor an Annual Work and Financial Plan.

General Services

PWD Registration and Issuance of PWD IDs and Booklets
Referrals for Employment and Livelihood, Scholarship, MedicalAssistance and Provision of Assistive Device