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Accessibility Services to Disabled People

Uttarakhand

The scheme "Accessibility Services to Disabled People" aims to provide suitable employment opportunities to unemployed visually impaired and low vision individuals. Through this scheme, assistance is provided in securing placements in the public and private sectors.

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StateSocial Welfare

Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired

Puducherry

This is a special school programme run by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. It provides education and training to children who are visually impaired or hearing impaired. The scheme aims to help these children develop confidence, learn skills, and become self-reliant through specialized teaching methods and support.

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StateSocial Welfare

Early Intervention Centre for the Visually Impaired

Tamil Nadu

The Early Intervention Centre for the Visually Impaired is a Tamil Nadu government scheme run by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons. It helps visually impaired children in 6 districts by identifying them early and providing assessments. The scheme prepares these children to join regular schools and mainstream education alongside sighted children.

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StateSocial Welfare

Braille Watches by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department

Tamil Nadu

The 'Braille Watches by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, braille watches are distributed to working visually impaired persons.

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StateEducation

Readers Allowance to Visually Impaired Persons

Tamil Nadu

'Readers Allowance to Visually Impaired Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide readers allowance to visually impaired students, specific allowance rates based on the education level.

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StateSocial Welfare

Bus Traveling Facility For Visually Impaired/Bus Concession

Delhi

The scheme “Bus Traveling Facility for Visually Impaired/Bus Concession” was started by Delhi Social Welfare Department for persons with disabilities. Under the scheme, Delhi Transport Corporation provides facility of free traveling in DTC Buses to the persons with vision impairment.

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StateSocial Welfare

Provision of Special Assistance for Development of Low-Cost Educational Materials (SIPDA)

Uttarakhand

The scheme aims to provide financial support for the development and supply of low-cost educational materials for visually impaired students. Through this scheme, grants are provided to implementing agencies for purchasing and producing assistive learning devices.

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StateSocial Welfare

Sugamya Pustakalaya

Uttarakhand

Sugamya Pustakalaya is a digital library scheme that provides reading materials in accessible formats such as Braille, audio, large print, digital files, and e-books. It is designed to help visually impaired and print-disabled individuals access educational and recreational content easily. The scheme offers both free individual membership and paid institutional membership options across India.

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Home for Visually Challenged Person

Puducherry

This scheme provides shelter and care for visually impaired men who lack family support and cannot meet their basic needs. Run by the Department of Social Welfare in Puducherry, it aims to ensure that blind males receive protection, housing, food, and clothing in a safe environment.

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StateSocial Welfare

Model School under School Education

Uttarakhand

The Model School scheme is run by the School Education Department in Uttarakhand to provide quality education to children with visual disabilities. Students from pre-school to senior secondary level receive free education along with residential facilities and modern learning tools. The scheme aims to give visually impaired children an inclusive education experience with all necessary support.

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