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    The document summarizes the legal basis for disability rights in education in the Philippines and United States. In the Philippines, the Magna Carta of Disabled Persons and Presidential Decree 1509 mandate that the state ensure access to quality education for disabled persons and make education accessible. The state must consider special needs and promote auxiliary services. In the United States, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act recognizes the right to inclusive education at all levels directed at developing human potential and dignity, as well as mental and physical abilities to the fullest.

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    The document summarizes the legal basis for disability rights in education in the Philippines and United States. In the Philippines, the Magna Carta of Disabled Persons and Presidential Decree 1509 mandate that the state ensure access to quality education for disabled persons and make education accessible. The state must consider special needs and promote auxiliary services. In the United States, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act recognizes the right to inclusive education at all levels directed at developing human potential and dignity, as well as mental and physical abilities to the fullest.

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    Review of Related Legal Basis

    Philippines Legal Basis


    Access to Quality Education. The State shall ensure that disabled persons are
    provided with access to quality education and ample opportunities to develop their
    skills. It shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all
    disabled persons. It shall be unlawful for any learning institution to deny a disabled
    person admission to any course it offers by reason of handicap or disability. The
    State shall take into consideration the special requirements of disabled persons in
    the formulation of educational policies and programs. It shall encourage learning
    institutions to take into account the special needs of disabled persons with respect
    to the use of school facilities, class schedules, physical education requirements, and
    other pertinent consideration. The State shall also promote the provision by learning
    institutions, especially higher learning institutions of auxiliary services that will
    facilitate the learning process for disabled persons. (CHAPTER II EDUCATION, RA
    7277 - Magna Carta of Disabled Persons)
    WHEREAS, the national government recognizes responsibility to provide the
    handicapped with the fullest measure of protection and assistance to help develop
    their abilities in all fields of endeavor and to promote their integration into the
    mainstream of society, as well as its primary duty for the prevention of physical and
    mental disabilities; (Presidential Decree 1509. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF
    THE PHILIPPINES, Malacanang Palace, Manila.
    PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1509, CREATING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION
    CONCERNING DISABLED PERSONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.)

    The United States of America: Disability Law and Education


    States Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to education.
    States Parties shall ensure an inclusive education system at all levels, and life-long
    learning, directed to:
    (a) The full development of the human potential and sense of dignity and self
    worth, and the strengthening of respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms
    and human diversity;
    (b) The development by persons with disabilities of their personality, talents and
    creativity, as well as their mental and physical abilities, to their fullest potential;
    (c) Enabling persons with disabilities to participate effectively in a free society.
    (Article 24: Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA))

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