Welfare Services for Disabled Persons
The scheme aims to provide support, rehabilitation, and empowerment to persons with disabilities through financial assistance for healthcare, education, vocational training, and assistive devices.
About the Welfare Services for Disabled Persons Scheme
The "Welfare Services for Disabled Persons" under the Mizoram Grant-in-Aid framework focuses on improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities by supporting voluntary organizations in delivering specialized services. Beneficiaries include persons with locomotor, visual, hearing, and mental disabilities, and multiple disabilities such as cerebral palsy and autism.
The scheme supports activities like vocational training, early detection, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and the provision of assistive devices. It also promotes awareness regarding the rights of disabled persons and supports the establishment of special schools and institutions.
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Benefits
> Rehabilitation & Training:
- Vocational training for self-employment.
- Early detection and intervention services.
> Medical Support:
- Treatment and rehabilitation services.
- HIV/AIDS care for disabled persons.
> Assistive Devices:
- Prosthetics, mobility aids, hearing aids, Braille equipment.
- Education Support.
- Special schools and vocational centres.
> Awareness:
- Awareness programmes on disability rights.
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Eligibility Criteria
> For Individuals (Beneficiaries):
- The applicant must be a person with disability having at least 40% disability, duly certified by a competent medical authority.
- The applicant must belong to any category such as locomotor, visual, hearing, mental, or multiple disabilities.
- The applicant must require support for rehabilitation, medical treatment, education, or livelihood.
> For Organizations:
- The organization must be a registered voluntary organization/NGO/institution.
- The organization must have experience in implementing disability welfare programmes.
- The organization must have adequate infrastructure and trained personnel to provide services.
- The organization must ensure that services are provided without discrimination.
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How to Apply for Welfare Services for Disabled Persons
Application mode: Offline
- Apply through Social Welfare Department via NGOs
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Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Welfare Services for Disabled Persons scheme?
The &quot;Welfare Services for Disabled Persons&quot; under the Mizoram Grant-in-Aid framework focuses on improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities by supporting voluntary organizations in delivering specialized services. Beneficiaries include persons wi…
Who is eligible for Welfare Services for Disabled Persons?
For Individuals (Beneficiaries): The applicant must be a person with disability having at least 40% disability, duly certified by a competent medical authority. The applicant must belong to any category such as locomotor, visual, hearing, mental, or multiple disabilities. The applicant must require…
What benefits does Welfare Services for Disabled Persons provide?
Rehabilitation & Training: Vocational training for self-employment. Early detection and intervention services. Medical Support: Treatment and rehabilitation services. HIV/AIDS care for disabled persons. Assistive Devices: Prosthetics, mobility aids, hearing aids, Braille equipment. Education Su…
How can I apply for Welfare Services for Disabled Persons?
Apply through Social Welfare Department via NGOs <br
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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