2. Introduction Constitution mandates for an inclusive society 2.13 percent persons with visual, hearing, speech, locomotor and mental disabilities. (Census 2001) 79% of persons with disabilities live in rural areas. 49% of disabled population is literate . 34% are only employed. Emphasis more on social rehabilitation.
3. Legal Framework PwD (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights And Full Participation) Act’ 1995 provides for education, employment, creation of barrier free environment, social security, etc. National trust for welfare of person with autism, CP, MR & multiple disabilities act,1999. legal guardianship of the four categories creation of enabling environment for as much independent living as possible. RCI Act’ 1992 development of manpower for providing rehabilitation services.
17. The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the nodal Ministry to coordinate all matters relating to the implementation of the Policy.
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19. Education for Persons with Disabilities Article 21A of the Constitution guaranteeing education as a fundamental right Section 26 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, free and compulsory education has to be provided to all children with disabilities up to the minimum age of 18 years. SSA and IEDC program
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21. Supporting structure of services by way of vocational rehabilitation centres and vocational training centres
30. Children with Disabilities Most vulnerable group and need special attention. Creating an enabling environment where children can exercise their rights, enjoy equal opportunities and full participation in accordance with various statutes. Ensure inclusion and effective access to education, health, vocational training along with specialized rehabilitation services
31. Barrier-free environment To move about safely and freely. To use the facilities within the built environment maximum extent possible, buildings / places / transportation systems for public use to be made barrier free
34. The Rules lay down that a Medical Board, duly constituted by the Central and the State Government, shall issue a Disability Certificate.
35. Need for better transparency and accuracy & client friendly procedures.
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37. Promotion of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Networking, exchange of information and sharing of good practices amongst NGOs is encouraged and facilitated. NGOs supported by the Central / State Governments financially and by manpower. NGOs are provided opportunities for orientation and training of their human resource. Improvement in the NGO-Government partnership.
38. Collection of regular information on Persons with Disabilities Collection of information on persons with disabilities from the Census-2001. Reconciliation of the differences in the definitions adopted by Census and NSSO. Creation of websites.
50. R&D Initiatives MoU between NIOH & CSIO (Myoelectric Hand) MoU between JRHU-NIOH MoU between C-Dac &NIOH (motorized wheel chair) Collaborate with CMERI-project on Rapid Prototyping MoU between NIOH-ALIMCO MoU between NIOH-IIT,Kharagpur JRF/SRF program to strengthen research Working with Jadavpur University Expansion of activities NIOH-IOA jointly on training of orthopaedic surgeons. Collaborated with CSR of NTPC (established a Foundation) Surgical camp with Impact India- Life Line Express.
