Which law mandates telephone and cellular phone companies to install applications to assist Persons with Disabilities in using their products?

• A. RA 9994
• B. RA 7160
• C. RA 10963
• D. RA 7277

Answer: (D)

Accessibility for persons with disabilities in information and communication technologies is the focus. The Magna Carta for Disabled Persons sets rights and guarantees to ensure equal access to services and information, which includes how products and services are designed and provided by both government and private sectors. This law pushes for accommodations that remove barriers, so technologies like telephones and mobile devices can be used by PWDs, often necessitating the installation or provision of assistive features, apps, or software that help them navigate and interact with those products effectively. In this light, telecom operators are expected to support accessibility, making products workable for PWDs rather than excluding them.

The other laws mentioned address different groups or policy areas. The Expanded Senior Citizens Act focuses on elderly citizens, not disability access. The Local Government Code governs decentralization and local governance duties. The TRAIN Law deals with tax reform. None of these specifically target accessibility measures for persons with disabilities in the context of using telecommunications products.