Tamil Nadu District Differently Abled Welfare Offices
List of Addresses of all District Differently Abled Welfare Offices in Tamil Nadu
List of
1500 Scholarships for Differently abled students for Academic year ( 2013-2014)
National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), for and on behalf of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarships under the Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund)
New Schemes for Differently abled (2013 -2014 )
Tamil Nadu Government – New Schemes for Differently abled (2013 -2014 )
Early intervention centre for visually impaired
Visually Impaired children are identified and assessed and prepared to join in main stream education. Early Intervention Centre for Visually Impaired has been established in 18 Districts.
Early Intervention Centre for the Mentally Retarded Children
Early Intervention Centres for Mentally Retarded Children have been established in all the districts to benefit 50 Children in each District. These Centres have been established through NGOs
Early Intervention Centre for infants and young children with hearing impairment in 32 districts
Infant and young children with Hearing Impairment are given training to develop Speech and Language skills so as to get integrated into normal School by the time they attain the age of 5 years.
National Identity Card for the differently abled persons
Issue of National identity cards to Differently Abled. National Identity cards are issued by District Differently Abled Welfare Officers based on the Disability Certificate.
Market for Disabled and Elderly Assistive Technologies to Reach $60.5 Billion in 2018
The report forecasts total market value to reach $45.9 billion in 2013 and $60.5 billion in 2018, after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
Section 80U Tax Rebate (India) : Persons with Disabilities
Disabled persons can get a flat deduction on Income Tax on producing their disability certificate. If disability is severe Rs 1 lakh can be claimed else Rs 50,000
International Conference on Strengthening Inclusive Practices for PWDs
Strengthening Inclusive Practices for Mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities in Higher Education and Work Place – 27th & 28th February,2014