; (2) organizations of persons with disabilities and family members of persons with disabilities are often too small to apply for or obtain funds from domestic or international sources or ineligible to receive funds from such sources; (3) as a result of the factors described in paragraphs (1) and (2), key stakeholders have often been left out of public policymaking on matters that affect children with disabilities; and (4) financial support, technical assistance, and active engagement of persons with disabilities and their families is needed to ensure the development of effective policies that protect families, ensure the full inclusion in society of children with disabilities, and promote the ability of persons with disabilities to live in the community with choices equal to others. 1399CCCC. Definitions In this subtitle: (1) Department The term Department means the Department of State. (2) Eligible implementing partner The term eligible implementing partner means a nongovernmental organization or other civil society organization that— (A) has the capacity to administer grants directly or through subgrants that can be effectively used by local organizations of persons with disabilities; and (B) has international expertise in the rights of persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities and their families. (3) Organization of persons with disabilities The term organization of persons with disabilities means a nongovernmental civil society organization run by and for persons with disabilities and families of children with disabilities. 1399DDDD. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to— (1) assist partner countries in developing policies and programs that recognize, support, and protect the civil and political rights of and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms by persons with disabilities, including children, such that the latter may grow and thrive in supportive family environments and make the transition to independent living as adults