Law Summary
Mandatory Architectural and Structural Features
- No license or permit can be issued without installation of mobility-enhancing facilities
- Facilities include sidewalks, ramps, railings, and other similar structural features
- Encourages renovation or alteration of existing establishments to improve accessibility whenever feasible
- Government buildings, streets, and highways must include these features, overseen by the Ministry of Public Works and Highways
- Parking areas must reserve adequate and suitable spaces for disabled persons
Provisions Relating to Public Conveyances
- Public transportation must display posters or stickers to raise awareness of disabled persons' rights and special needs
- Special bus stops should be designed specifically for disabled persons
- Discrimination against disabled persons in public transport is unlawful
Rule-Making Authority
- The Minister of Public Works and Highways and the Minister of Transportation and Communications
- Collaborate with the National Commission Concerning Disabled Persons
- Responsible for formulating rules and regulations to implement the Act's provisions
Penalties for Violations
- Imprisonment from one month to one year or fines ranging from P 2,000 to P 5,000, or both
- Applies to individuals and entities who violate the Act or its implementing rules
- In corporations, partnerships, cooperatives, or associations, responsible officials such as presidents, managers, or administrators are criminally liable
Repeal and Effectivity
- All inconsistent laws, orders, rules, and regulations are repealed or amended accordingly
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval on February 25, 1983