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Disability Action Council (DAC) comprises representatives from government, national and international organizations and organization representing person with disabilities, the primary function of the DAC-Secretariat is to support these organisations while facilitating and coordinating a range of service delivery activity.

Disability Action Council (DAC) conducted a strategic review in 2005 which resulted in the production of the 2005-2008 strategic plan and subsequent Action Plans.

Disability Action Council (DAC) has a Vision and developed the Mission statement. They are

• Vision
• Mission

With its Mission DAC has identified 3 priorities:

• Developing the social, legislative, and educational infrastructure required to meet the needs of people with disabilities and promoting mainstreaming of disability;
• Developing the capacity and effectiveness of all institutions operating in the disability sector;
• Developing the knowledge base of all disability stakeholder in Cambodia

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Press Release: the International Deaf Day September 23, 2008 at Wat Batom Vaddey Park

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The Consultative Workshop on Disability and Development Policies: Production of a Statement on Disability Sector

It was noted that the National Strategic Development Plan (2006-2010) is made little reference to disability issues, persons with disabilities and their organizations. In addition, the persons with disabilities themselves have not fully been aware of NSDP and thus they have not fully participated in the NSDP process.

In recognizance of this importance, the Disability Action Council (DAC) and Handicap International (HI-F) conducted a Consultative Workshop on August 15, 2008 at the World Vision Conference Hall. The purpose of the consultative workshop was:...[New Page]

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities – 3 December

2008 Theme: "Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Dignity and Justice for all of us".

A major focus of the Day is practical action to further implement international norms and standards concerning persons with disabilities and to further their participation in social life and development on the basis of equality. The media have especially important contributions to make in support of the observance of the Day - and throughout the year - regarding appropriate presentation of progress and obstacles implementing disability-sensitive policies, programmes and projects and to promote public awareness of the contributions by persons with disabilities...[Next Page]