Section 4: Functions of Board

4. Functions of Board The functions of the Board shall be to— (a) prevent, as provided under section 16, discrimination against disabled persons resulting from or arising out of their disability; (aa) educate and sensitise employers on the importance of employing disabled persons and contribute to remove barriers or prejudices with regard to the employment of such persons; (b) encourage the establishment of appropriate vocational centres and other institutions for the training of disabled persons; (c) operate and encourage schemes and projects for the training and employment of disabled persons; (d) improve generally the social and economic status and condition of disabled persons; (e) perform such other functions, not inconsistent with this Act, as the Minister may, in writing, specify or approve. [S. 4 amended by s. 5 of Act 14 of 2012 w.e.f. 1 September 2012.]