5. Implement a well-designed early identification and intervention initiative for disability, especially during pregnancy and for children zero to three years of age. 6. Commence specific early intervention services at public expense through the Family and Children Service Centres with the collaboration of hospitals and health centres in the atolls. Such services must include finding and referral of children; evaluation and assessment of children; development of an Individualized Family Service Plan for each child with a disability; and establishment of multi-disciplinary early intervention teams at each of the FCSCs. 7. Provide training to the staff at FCSCs for delivery of early intervention initiatives. 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 ACTIVITIES ADDRESSING RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES and seven teams of one doctor and one nurse at the province/regional level. These ... 16 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. 12. Develop and implement an employment strategy with clear focus on preparing 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