8.
Develop clear guidelines and procedures on early intervention service entry
and exit; assessment and prioritisation of children with a disability; privacy;
complaints mechanisms, review mechanisms, and monitoring and evaluation
system.
9.
Develop an implementation plan for the execution of the Special Education
Policy in the context of inclusive joint education of children and young persons
with and without disabilities.
10. Strengthen the mental health services by establishing a national mental health
team and seven teams of one doctor and one nurse at the province/regional level.
These teams would be responsible for all age groups and the team would also
be responsible for care of people with co-morbid mental health and substance
use problems and to provide training on mental health for nurses, primary and
community health workers, and counselors.
11. Conduct a training needs assessment for the Home for People with Special
Needs, develop specific training programmes and provide training to the staff of
the residential facility as a priority.
and supporting persons with disabilities entering paid employment or leaving
school.
13. Improve access to information on support services available for persons with
disabilities and ensure information on assistive devices and financial allowances
are available in all inhabited islands. The National Social Protection Agency
shall disseminate the information to the public on a regular basis through TV,
Radio and newspapers. Such information should also be made available in audio
cassette, large print, and Braille. Plain or easy language must be used to assist
understanding.
14. Amend the National Building Code to include provisions that enable persons
with disabilities to access all public buildings and eliminate obstacles and barriers to indoor and outdoor facilities.
ACTIVITIES ADDRESSING RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
12. Develop and implement an employment strategy with clear focus on preparing
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