Promote:

• the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities;
• the development of national policy guidelines for the prevention, empowerment, rehabilitation and participation of persons with disabilities;
• monitoring and evaluating the implementation of national policies, in liaison with the relevant sectoral bodies;
• the establishment of inter-ministerial coordination mechanisms in the area of the rights of persons with disabilities;
• scientific and technological training, research and certification in the field of rehabilitation;
• cooperation with social partners and non-governmental organisations, as well as other public and private entities with social and representative responsibilities in society.

Monitor the implementation of legislation on the rights of persons with disabilities.

Instruct administrative offence proceedings in the area of the rights of persons with disabilities.

Issue opinions on standards for universal accessibility and the area of prevention, empowerment, rehabilitation and participation of persons with disabilities.

Support non-governmental organisations of persons with disabilities and evaluate activity reports and accounts.