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ACT II OF 2017 ACT II OF 2017 BALOCHISTAN PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2017 An Act to promote and ensure full and effective inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the community in line with the Islamic teachings and international best practices to protect their rights [Gazette of Balochistan Extraordinary, 8th June, 2017] No. PAB/Legis:v(02)/2017, dated 8.6.2017.---The Balochistan Persons with Disabilities Bill (Bill No.02 of 2017) having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 20th May, 2017 and assented to by the Governor, Balochistan on 07th June, 2017 is hereby published as an Act of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Preamble.---WHEREAS it is expedient to put in place legal and institutional framework to protect the rights of the Persons with Disabilities: It is hereby enacted as follows:- CHAPTER III ADMINISTRATION OF RIGHTS 26. Rehabilitation.---(1) The government shall take all possible measures to ensure that Persons with Disabilities attain maximum independence and ability to participate in the activities of their life including getting education, doing business, getting employed and participating in sports and cultural activities. (2) The government shall promote continuing skill development and training in existing and new skills and technologies to the Persons with Disabilities for maximum and effective participation and integration of such persons in the community. (3) The government shall undertake initiatives to promote, support and implement community based rehabilitation and research initiatives of provincial government and organizations outside the government spheres.