1250 PWDs through Diploma Program and 5000 PWDs through vocational / skill development program will be trained every year. The VRCs will issue the ‘Vocational Evaluation Certificate to eligible PWDs. The PWDs or their parents may contact nearest VRC or Polytechnic, listed below along with certificate of birth, education, disability, two photographs and Vocational Evaluation Certificate of VRC.
SHG movement has now been become an effective strategy for poverty alleviation. This approach has become a prominent element of social mobilization. SHG is a voluntarily formed group comprising of 10-20 adult members, to address their common issues. In case of disabled, the SHGs can be formed with 5 members.
Municipal Corporation/Municipalities/NACs and Railway authorities, auction the vehicle stands/parking places. The PWDs may apply for the same to concerned authorities. The concerned authorities should consider the PWDs on top priority basis. It may be given either to individual PWD or a group of PWDs considering the volume of work.
This scheme is true example of “less investment and more profit”. The sample test of MSES reveals that one can earn immediately Rs. 50 to Rs. 100 per day with very less investment ranging from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000/- only. While selecting PWDs Socio-Economic background, skill, experience, interest, family support etc. should be assessed. Extensive follow up strategies should be planned, interaction with police/ NAC personnel & business neighbours should be made. The NGOs should take lead role to promote & popularise MSES.
Thus it is imperative that development efforts around the world include disability issues when determining policies, programmes, as well as allocating funds for developmental programmes and projects. Mainstreaming disability in development is a strategy for achieving equality for persons with disabilities.
This is a great opportunity to watch some amazing films from over 15 countries by, with and about people with disabilities. Entry to the Fest is free, but everyone needs to carry a delegate pass. Passes will be available at the Ability Foundation office (26, 2nd Cross Street, Gandhinagar, Adyar, Chennai 600020) on October 7 and 8(Fri, Sat) from 10 AM to 4 PM, and from 9am on October 10 at the venue. Do let us know how many passes you would like us to reserve for you. Please contact +918939675544 for information and passes.
The enactment of the people with disabilities, equal opportunities and protection of Right Act of 1995 is a landmark legislation and an expression of India’s commitment of social justice.
The degree of evolvement of a society is gauged by the manner in which it cares for those on its fringes or those placed at any kind of disadvantage vis-a-vis the rest of society at large due to force of circumstances such as birth, age or disability. A truly compassionate society makes allowances for such infirmities in a non-intrusive, participative and sensitive manner, ensuring equal opportunities to all by providing a level playing field.
The Central Government informed the Delhi High Court that equal benefits for postal life insurance will be provided to the differently-abled government employees with a maximum limit of Rs 5,00,000.
Under the Scheme for Public Sector Banks for Orphanages, Women’s Homes and Physically Handicapped Persons, the benefits of the differential rate of interest are available to physically handicapped persons as well as institutions working for the welfare of the handicapped.