Support Services by Govt. for Disabled Children.

From: help.org [mail from:icpsvsp@gmail.com]
Sent: 12 August 2016 10:39 AM
To: Program Officer - HELP
Subject: Support Services by Govt. for Disabled Children.

Respected Sir,

Thank you so much for previous information through your Blog. This time also we need information about support services from the government for the children those who are disabled.

Sincerely yours,

Ch. Satyanarayana,

Dist. Child Protection Officer,

DCPU, Visakhapatnam Dist.  

Dear Satyanarayana,

Thank you for the query, please find below details as per your need.

        The following schemes are being implementing for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in the District.

A.         SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT SCHEMES:

1.    PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS :

The Disabled students studying class I to X and whose parents / guardians income is less than Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum are eligible for getting scholarships and other allowance at the following rates.  This scheme is being implemented since 1981.

Class	Enhance- ment of Scholar- ship per month	Other Allowances
		Transport Allowance per month (for O.H. only)	Maintenance of Prosthetic / Orthopedic aids per month (for O.H. only)	Readers Allowance  per month (for V.H. only)
1	2	3	4	5
	Rs.	Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
I to V	70/-	50/-	25/-	25/-
VI to VIII	100/-	50/-	25/-	25/-
IX & X	182/-	50/-	25/-	50/-

2.    POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS :

          The Disabled students studying class Intermediate and above and whose parents / guardians income is less than Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum are eligible for getting scholarships through online at the following rates.  This scheme is being implemented from the year 2008-09.

Group	Hosteller (Attached Hostel)	Students Managed Hostel	Day Scholars
I (Professional courses)	962	442	429
II (PG level)	682	442	429
III (Degree level)	520	325	240
IV (Intermediate level)	520	325	182

3. REIMBUSEMENT OF TUITION FEE TO PROFESSIONAL COURSES STUDENTS:

As per the Govt. orders the OC Disabled students studying Intermediate and above classes are getting tuition fee reimbursement through online from the year 2008-09.

4. SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE MENTALLY RETARDED STUDENTS:

          The Mentally Retarded Students studying in the Specialized Institutions and whose parents / guardians annual income not exceeding Rs.1,00,000/-  are being sanctioned Rs.1000/- per annum.

5. SUPPLY OF NOTE BOOKS TO HOSTEL INMATES:

          The students studying in Govt. Disabled Hostels in Visakhapatnam district are being provided Note Books.

B.         ECONOMIC REHABILITAION SCHEME:

Under this scheme the disabled persons whose parents/guardians income is less than Rs.11,000/- per annum are sanctioned an amount not exceeding Rs.3,000/- per candidate to enable them to make a living.  This amount is sanctioned either as free grant or as 30% subsidy of total outlay of the scheme with bank loan to the extent of 70% if the total outlay, or if margin money is available, with 20% margin money whereby the bank loan would be reduced to 50% of the outlay. 

2.  PETROL/DIESEL SUBSIDY:

            Disabled persons owners of motorized vehicles and having income Up to Rs.24,000/- per annum are sanctioned 50% subsidy on actual expenditure on purchase of petrol/diesel  only for the use of vehicle from the residence to the place of duty and back and to the places where day to day activities of the person make it necessary for him/her to go.  The Subsidy is providing vehicles up to 2 hp – 15 ltrs and above 2 hp – 25 ltrs per month.

C.         SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS:

1. HOSTELS FOR DISABLED BOYS:

            2 Hostels for orthopaedically Handicapped are functioning at Peda Waltair and Pendruthi accommodating 100 each in both the institutions which are located in Govt. buildings with sufficient accommodation. The amenities like note books, text books, uniforms, cosmetic charges, bedding materials provided. Frequent medical checkups are being provided. Vidya Volunteers are being provided through SSA.

2. RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED GIRLS:

The Government Residential School for VH Girls was established during the year 1985, and functioning in its own building at good atmosphere on the Beach Road at Yendada, Visakhapatnam with the sanctioned strength of 100 seats.  The students are being provided free boarding and lodging with special education.

3. TRAINING CUM PRODUCTION CENTRE FOR DISABLED:

Various ITI, Non ITI and Vocational Courses are being given to 100 Disabled Youth (Male) at Bakkannapalem under the prog of APVCC since 1983 with hostel facility.

4. SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGH NGOs:

            Under Govt. of India, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Schemes Special Institutions are being functioning through the Non Governmental Organisations in the District.

E. SUPPLY OF AIDS AND APPLIANCES:

          Aids and Appliances such as Tricycles, Wheel Chairs, Crutches, Calipers, Artificial Limbs, Hearing Aids, Walking Sticks, and Braille Slates are being supplied to the needy disabled persons through AP Vikalangula Co-operative Corporation.

WELFARE OF DISABLED  & CITIZENS DEPARTMENT ADDRESS:

1.    Name                        :        Assistant Director

2.    Designation              :        Assistant Director, Welfare of Disabled & Senior                                          Citizens Dept.,

3.    Office Address         :        RCD Hospital Campus, Peda Waltair Jn.,                                                     Visakhapatnam-17

4.    Phone No.               :        0891 – 2562585

5.    Mobile No.               :        90000 13610

6.   E-mail                     :        addwvsk@gmail.com