Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Provisions for the Persons with Disability (PWD)



Prevention and early detection of disabilities by survey, investigation and research

Every child with disability shall, have the right  to free education till the age of 18 years  in integrated  schools or special  schools  along  with free books  learning  materials , uniform  and scholarship

Three per cent      of vacancies in government employment shall be   reserved for PWD.  One per  cent each  for persons  suffering from  low vision, hearing  impairment  and loco  motor  disabilities  including  cerebral palsy.  

Aids and appliances shall be made available to PWD.  Disabled person in need of aids and appliances are given travel allowances

Allotment of land shall be made at concession rates to PWD for house, business, special schools, research schools and factories

Public buildings rail compartments  buses, ships  and  air craft’s  are designed  to give easy access  to  PWD  wheel chair , ramps,  Braille and sound  symbols  are to  be made  available
Unemployment allowances to PWD registered with special employment exchange for more than a year.  Pension to eligible PWD

(As per the persons with disabilities (equal opportunities Protection of Rights and Full   Participation) Act 1995)

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