26 October 2022. The resource speaker from the Department of Education, Assistant Secretary Dexter A. Galban, Office of Asst. Secretary for Youth Affairs and Special Concerns conveyed information, received feedback and directly answered the questions and queries about the Republic Act 11650. This allowed the interactivity of the resource person with the participants of this online event. The webinar was attended by more than 100 participants via Zoom (excluding those who stay tuned at NCDA Facebook page).

The topics discussed were:

1) Declaration of Policy of DepEd supporting the quality education for all levels that accessible to all, recognition of rights of all learners with disabilities, adoption of whole-of-community approach and consideration of diverse needs of learners

2) The objectives of the law

3) Inclusion Policy for Learners with Disabilities in Public and Private Schools

4) Inclusive Learning Resource Center (Functions, Administration, Programs & Services offered, among others)

5) Establishment of Inter-Agency Coordination Council for Learners with Disabilities

6) Learner Information System (LIS)

7) Instructional Materials for Learners with Disabilities

8) Family Members, Guardians and Care Provider’s Education and Roles

9) Protection of Learners with Disabilities

You can watch the recorded video on the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/nationalcouncilondisabilityaffairs/videos/1428466331010415