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Accessibility Services to Disabled People

Uttarakhand

This scheme helps unemployed people who are visually impaired or have low vision find suitable jobs. It is run by the Uttarakhand government to increase employment opportunities for individuals with visual disabilities. The scheme provides job placement assistance in both government and private sector organizations.

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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

This scheme is run by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons under the Government of Tamil Nadu. It provides braille watches to visually impaired persons who are employed or working. The main purpose is to help blind and low-vision workers tell time independently, making their daily work and life easier.

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StateEducation

Readers Allowance to Visually Impaired Persons

Tamil Nadu

This scheme, run by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons in Tamil Nadu, provides financial allowance to help visually impaired students pay for readers or support services. The allowance is designed to help visually impaired students continue their education by covering the cost of reader assistance at different education levels. This support enables visually impaired learners to access educational materials and complete their studies.

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StateSocial Welfare

Supply of Radio to the Blind Persons

Puducherry

This scheme, run by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, provides a radio to blind persons for entertainment and recreation purposes. It aims to improve the quality of life and social engagement of visually impaired citizens in Puducherry. The radio serves as a source of news, music, and information for daily living.

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StateSocial Welfare

Bus Traveling Facility For Visually Impaired/Bus Concession

Delhi

This scheme provides free bus travel facilities to persons with visual impairment in Delhi. It is operated by the Delhi Social Welfare Department in partnership with Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). The scheme aims to ensure affordable and accessible public transportation for visually impaired citizens, enabling them to travel independently and participate in daily activities.

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StateSocial Welfare

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

Uttarakhand

SIPDA is a Uttarakhand state scheme that provides financial grants to help produce and distribute low-cost educational materials for visually impaired students. The scheme supports the creation of assistive learning devices, Braille books, and digital educational content. Implementing agencies receive funds to make quality education more accessible and affordable for blind and low-vision learners.

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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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StateSocial Welfare

Financial Assistance to Blind Ex-Servicemen

Haryana

This scheme provides monthly financial assistance to ex-servicemen who have become permanently blind. It is run by the Haryana government to support those who served in the armed forces and are now visually impaired. The scheme aims to help blind ex-servicemen meet their daily needs and improve their quality of life.

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