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1. Shalu Thariwal

2.  It means combination of two or more disability which is
defined in clause (1)of section (2) of person with disabilities
act.
 (Equal opportunities, protection of rights and full
participation act, 1995)
a) Locomotor disability
b) blindness
c) Hearing and speech impairment
d) Mental retardation
e) mental illness

3.  Total percentage of multiple disabilities is calculated by a
formula , given in “Manual for doctors to permanent
physical impairment”, developed by expert group meeting
on(29.2.2000) disability evaluation.
a+b(90-a)
90
a= higher value, b= lower value

4.  For ex, if the hearing disability is 30% and visual
disability is 20% then by applying this formula the
total multiple disability is:
30+20(90-30)/90 = 43%

5.  The final disability certificate for multiple disability
will be issued by Disability Board which has given
higher score of disability by combining the score of
different disabilities (using the formula).