Persons with Disability Affairs Office

The office in compliance with the Republic Act 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons) is mandated to provide assistance to the persons with disabilities in the City of Imus.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

The Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) shall:

Design and implement yearly work programs and projects in accordance with R.A. 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons), Batas Pambansa 344 (Accessibility Law) and the UN Convention on the Rights of PWDs (UNCRPD);

Advocate for equal opportunity and accessibility of PWDs the programs for education, employment, health, socio-cultural and sports development;

Propose measures for the welfare of the person with disabilities(PWDs) as approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod;

Maintain and regularly update the list of PWDs and issue individual PWD identification cards;

Organize the identified PWDs in every barangay and federate them in the city;

Serve as consultative and advisory body in the issuance of building and occupancy permits relative to the effective implementation of BP 344 also known as the Accessibility Law;

Monitor and report to the Department of Justice, the incidents violating the RA 7277, BP 344, RA 10070, RA 10754 and PWD related laws.

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Vision

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


Mission

To provide direction and coordinate and monitor the activities of government,non-government, and people’s organizations involved in the prevention of the causes of disability, rehabilitation, and equalization of opportunities in partnership with persons with disabilities.

Ms. Maria Fides B. Escalada
Officer in Charge PDAO
Development Management Officer IV