The scheme “Scheme for Providing Assistive Devices to Differently Abled Persons” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Scheme For Providing Assistive Devices To Differently Abled Persons - Introduction
Scheme for Providing Assistive Devices to Differently Abled Persons was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala provides assistive devices to differently-abled persons for improving their quality of life in terms of mobility, communication, and for performing their daily activities.
There is a wide range of assistive devices available to meet the needs of persons with disabilities, such as joystick-operated wheelchair, smartphone with screen reader, Daisy Player, CP wheelchair, Talking Calculator, etc.
Due to mobility impairment, persons with disabilities (PWDs) encounter many barriers to education, traveling, earning a job, etc. Therefore, by use of these aids & assistive devices, persons with disabilities become independent and their participation in society increases.
Benefits
Under the scheme, the following assistive devices will be provided to differently-abled persons:
- Joystick-operated wheelchair
- Smart phone with screen reader
- Daisy player
- CP wheelchair
- Talking calculator, etc.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
- Disabled persons with a disability of 40% or more are eligible to apply under the scheme.
- The combined annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
- The Medical Board should certify that the applicant is capable of using the assistive device.
Exclusions
Persons with disabilities who have already received assistive devices from agencies, non-governmental organizations, or government organizations are not eligible to apply under the scheme.
Application Process
- Step 01: The District Social Justice Officers should invite applications through newspaper advertisements as well as through Anganwadi centres.
- Step 02: The applicants may also collect the application form from the nearest Anganwadi Centre or download it from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala.
- Step 03: The applicants need to fill out the application form completely.
- Step 04: The duly filled application forms along with the documents prescribed have to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Office.
- Step 05: The eligible beneficiaries will be provided with assistive devices purchased through open tender or from accredited agencies.