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Tamilnadu Govt. published amendment certificate on G.O for differently abled persons

Tamilnadu Govt. published amendment certificate on G.O for differently abled persons

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(1) of section 73 of the persons with disabilities ( Equal opportunities, Protection of rights and full participation) following amendments to the tamil nadu persons with disabilities (Equal opportunities, Protection of rights and full participation) Rules, 2002.
The amendments hereby shall come into force from the date of publication in the Tamil nadu government gazette

Causes and Prevention of Mental Retardation

Causes and Prevention of Mental Retardation

Mental Retardation is a condition wherein a person has certain limitation or difficulty in mental functioning and skills such as language skills, writing Deaf Boysand social skill. These difficulties will cause the person to develop more slowly than the normal child. Mentally retarded children may take longer to speak, walk and take care of their personal needs like going to the bathroom and eating.

Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999

Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999

An Act to provide for the constitution of a body at the national level for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Mental Retardation

Mental Retardation

According to the definition by the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR), an individual is considered to have mental retardation based on the following three criteria: intellectual functioning level (IQ) is below 70-75; significant limitations exist in two or more adaptive skill areas; and the condition manifests before the age of 18

List of Impairments

List of Impairments

Missing or defective body part, an amputated limb, paralysis after polio, restricted pulmonary capacity, diabetes, nearsightedness, mental retardation, limited hearing capacity, facial disfigurement or other abnormal condition.

Mental retardation and Mental illness

Mental retardation and Mental illness

A condition of arrested or incomplete development of mind of a person which is specially characterized by sub-normality of intelligence i.e.cognitive, language, motor and social abilities.

Tamil Nadu Govt. Schemes

Tamil Nadu Govt. Schemes

Tamil Nadu Govt. Schemes for differently abled Persons – Identification, Special Education, Early Intervention, Training and Employment, 3% Reservation in educational institutions and in employment, Assistive devices for differently abled persons, Maintenance allowance, Marriage assistance and Social Security Schemes