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    "content": "We have also gazetted the commencement of various sections of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2003, as well as the relevant regulations, to facilitate access by persons with disabilities to facilities and services, as I have said, in respect of buildings, public transport, free legal aid, court services, tax exemption, media and employment. The Board of Trustees has, besides the National Council of Persons with Disabilities, which was established in the year 2003, also been put into operation. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in collaboration with the Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030, we embarked on collection of data on persons with disabilities during the just concluded National Census, 2009. This information will be disaggregated by type of disability to facilitate mainstreaming, accurate planning and budgeting by the Government. Other measures we are undertaking include development of guidelines for mainstreaming disability in all Government programmes and projects, and the continuous sensitization and awareness creation by the National Council, in collaboration with partners on the plight and rights of persons with disabilities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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