Philippine laws for persons with disabilities, special education not effectively enforced
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- 29 Mar 2023
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Despite the passage of a law requiring all cities and municipalities to establish a learning center for students with disabilities, the Philippines has yet to effectively enforce the measure, according to the US State Department’s report on the country's human rights practices.
“The law was not effectively enforced, and many barriers remained for persons with disabilities,” the report stated.
Republic Act 11650 or the "Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act” was passed in 2022. It requires every city and municipality to have an inclusive learning center to increase the access to education among Filipino students with disabilities.
The 2022 country report also stated that several schools had “architectural barriers” that make it difficult for persons with physical disabilities to attend classes on-site.
Most public buildings in the country also remained inaccessible to persons with physical disabilities, according to the report. Read More…
