District Differently Abled Welfare Office
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The District Differently Abled Welfare Office, Tiruvarur, is functioning under the control of the Welfare of the Differently Abled Persons (WDAP) Department at the Secretariat Level and under the control of the State Commissioner for the Differently Abled, Chennai at the State Level. The District Differently Abled Welfare Officer executes all the work related to the welfare and rehabilitation of the differently abled persons as per the Orders of the Government under the kind guidance and control of the District Collector at the district-level.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The aim of the department is to provide welfare and rehabilitation assistance to the persons with disabilities and in ensuring them their due rights and opportunities for the purpose of providing them total rehabilitation or comprehensive rehabilitation, which includes medical, psychological, educational, vocational and socio-economic assistance, thus creating in them a positive attitude to attain their targeted goals in life. Thus the department helps in restoring the differently abled persons to lead a normal life, by enlightening in them the importance of self confidence and also by high lighting the potentials they have to overcome all the hurdles that they face due to disability.
CATEGORIES OF DISABILITIES:
The differently abled persons are categorized as follows:
- Orthopaedically Handicapped (OH)
- Cerebral Palsied (CP)
- Mentally Retarded (MR)
- Cerebral Palsied with Mental Retardation (CP with MR)
- Mentally Ill (MI)
- Hearing and Speech Impaired (HI)
- Visually Impaired (VI)
- Low Vision (LVI)
- Spinal Cord injured
- Leprosy Cured (LC)
- Autism (Au)
NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD FOR DISABILITY:
The differently abled persons are provided with various types of assistance based on the nature and percentage of disability, age, qualification, etc. To receive any benefit, the differently abled person should get the National Identity Card for Disability from the District Differently Abled Welfare Office concerned and that he/she should have to have a minimum of 40% disability up to a maximum of 100%. The disability certificate should be provided by the Government Medical Specialist concerned according to their disability viz., Orthopaedic Surgeon, Psychiatrist, ENT Specialist, Ophthalmologist, etc. and based on the disability certificate issued by the Medical Specialist, the National Identity Card for Disability will be issued by the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
It is a must for a differently abled person to possess the National Identity Card for Disability to avail any welfare and rehabilitation assistance from the Government.
| Sl.No | Scheme Name | Gist of the Scheme | Eligibility Criteria | Certificates to be furnished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | National Identity Card for the Persons with Disabilities | Issue of National identity cards to Differently Abled. National Identity cards are issued by District Differently Abled Welfare Officer based on the Certificate of Disability issued by the Government Medical Specialist concerned. |
Should have a minimum of 40% disability | 1.Medical Certificate should be obtained from the Competent Medical Authority Viz. Specialist concerned in the format prescribed. 2.In case of multiple disabilities, the certificate should be obtained from the Medical Board. 3.Passport size colour photographs 4.Family Card 5.Aadhar Card. |
| 02 | Unique Identity Card for the Persons with Disabilities | Unique Identity Cards for the Persons with Disabilities by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India | Should have a minimum of 40% disability | 1.National Identity Card for Disability along with the Medical Certificate obtained from the Competent Medical Authority Viz. Specialist concerned. In case of multiple disabilities, the certificate should be obtained from the Medical Board. 2.Passport size colour photographs 3.Family Card 4.Aadhar Card 5.Signature / thumb impression of the differently abled person |
| 03 | Tricycles | Tricycles are provided to the Orthopaedically affected differently abled persons for their mobility purposes | The age of the beneficiary should be more than 12 years. The Candidate whose both lower limbs are affected and whose upper limbs are in good condition are eligible to apply. The differently abled person should be a resident of Tiruvarur District | 1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2 Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos |
| 04 | Wheel Chairs | Wheel Chairs are provided to the Orthopaedically affected differently abled persons for their mobility purposes | The Candidate whose both lower limbs and upper limbs are affected are eligible to apply. The differently abled person should be a resident of Tiruvarur District | 1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos |
| 05 | Retro-fitted Petrol Scooters | Retro-fitted petrol scooters are provided to the orthopaedically affected differently abled persons, whose both lower limbs severely affected. Students, self-employed and employed differently abled persons are eligible. | The age of the beneficiary should be more than 18 years. The orthopaedically affected should be a student, employed and/or self employed. The differently abled person should be a resident of Tiruvaur District and his / her disability should be 75% and above. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5.Bonafide Certificate issued by the College/Institution concerned 6.Necessary Proof for self-employment and/or employment |
| 06 | Calipers and Crutches | Calipers and Crutches are supportive devices provided to the orthopaedically affected differently abled persons for their mobility purpose. | The differently abled person should be a resident of Tiruvarur District |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. |
| 07 | Artificial Limbs | Artificial limbs are provided for the amputees. | The differently abled person should be a resident of Tiruvarur District |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. |
| 08 | Modular Artificial Limbs | Modular Functional Artificial Limbs are provided for Orthopaedically affected differently abled students. | The orthopaedically affected differently abled student should be a resident of Tiruvarur District | 1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5.Bonafide Certificate issued by the School/ College/Institution concerned 6.Necessary Proof for self-employment and/or employment |
| 09 | Hearing Aids and Solar Rechargeable Batteries | The Hearing & Speech Impaired persons are provided with Hearing Aids and Solar Rechargeable Batteries free of cost, so as to enable them to interact with other normal persons in the society. | Hearing Loss should be more than 40%. The nature of hearing loss should be permanent in nature. Should have obtained Medical Certificate from an ENT Surgeon, not below the rank of Civil Assistant Surgeon. | 1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Audiogram Certificate 3.Aadhar Card 4.Family Card 5.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos |
| 10 | Behind the Ear Hearing Aid (BTE) | In order to encourage the Hearing Impaired students to wear Hearing Aids and to increase their speech and hearing capacity, ‘Behind the Ear’ Hearing Aids are provided. | Students studying 6th Standard and above. | 1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Audiogram Certificate 3.Aadhar Card 4.Family Card 5.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos |
| 11 | Goggles and Folding Sticks | Goggles and Folding sticks are provided to the visually impaired persons enabling them to walk freely and independently without being dependent on others. The Goggles issued will help them to get protected from sunlight and moisture. | Should be a visually impaired person. | 1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos |
| 12 | Braille Watches | Braille Watches are provided to the working visually impaired persons enabling them to reach their work place in time. | The Visually impaired working persons – a. Students studying in X Std and above b. Self employed/ Employee c. Working in any unorganized sectors |
1. National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2. Aadhar Card 3. Family Card 4. Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5. Bonafide Certificate issued by the School/ College/Institution concerned 6. Necessary Proof for self-employment and/or employment |
| 13 | Magnifiers | Magnifiers are distributed to the Students with low vision enabling them to read books easily. | Should be a person with low vision. | 1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5.Bonafide Certificate issued by the School/ College/Institution concerned |
| 14 | Reflecting Folding Sticks | Reflecting Folding sticks are being distributed to visually impaired persons enabling them to walk freely and independently | Should be a totally visually impaired person. | 1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos |
| 15 | Maintenance Allowance to the Mentally Retarded Persons | Maintenance Allowance is provided @ Rs.1,500/- per month to the Mentally Retarded persons with 40% and above. The monthly maintenance allowance is sent through ECS to bank account of the differently abled persons every month. | 1. The extent of Mental Retardation should be 40% and above. 2. The differently abled person should be a resident of Tiruvarur District 3. The differently abled person should not be in receipt of monthly pension from revenue department/other departments. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5.Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) with the parent / guardian in any one of the Nationalized Banks 6.Certificate from the Village Administrative Officer that the differently abled person is not in receipt of any monthly pension from the Revenue department /other departments |
| 16 | Maintenance Allowance to the severely Disabled Persons | Maintenance allowance is provided @ Rs.1,500/- per month to the severely affected differently abled persons who cannot be rehabilitated by any other assistance. The monthly maintenance allowance is sent through ECS to bank account of the differently abled persons every month. | 1. The extent of disability should be more than 75%. Severely affected differently abled persons who cannot be rehabilitated through any other scheme. 2. The differently abled person should be a resident of Tiruvarur District 3. The differently abled person should not be in receipt of monthly pension from revenue department/other departments. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5.Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) with the parent / guardian in any one of the Nationalized Banks 6.Certificate from the Village Administrative Officer that the differently abled person is not in receipt of any monthly pension from the Revenue department /other departments |
| 17 | Maintenance Allowance to the Persons affected with Muscular Dystrophy | Maintenance Allowance is provided @ Rs.1,500/- per month to the person affected by Muscular Dystropy. The monthly maintenance allowance is sent through ECS to bank account of the differently abled persons every month. | 1. Persons should be affected with Muscular Dystropy and percentage of disability should be 40% and above. 2. The differently abled person should be a resident of Tiruvarur District 3. The differently abled person should not be in receipt of monthly pension from revenue department/other departments. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5.Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) with the parent / guardian in any one of the Nationalized Banks 6.Certificate from the Village Administrative Officer that the differently abled person is not in receipt of any monthly pension from the Revenue department /other departments |
| 18 | Maintenance Allowance to the Leprosy Cured Persons | Maintenance Allowance is provided @ Rs.1,500/- per month to the leprosy cured persons. The inmates accommodated in the Government Rehabilitation Homes are also eligible to receive this allowance | 1. Persons should be leprosy affected and the percentage of disability should be 40% and above. 2. The differently abled person should be a resident of Tiruvarur District 3. The differently abled person should not be in receipt of monthly pension from revenue department/other departments. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5.Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) with the parent / guardian in any one of the Nationalized Banks 6.Certificate from the Village Administrative Officer that the differently abled person is not in receipt of any monthly pension from the Revenue department /other departments |
| 19 | Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Visually Handicapped Persons | Marriage assistance is provided to normal person who marries a visually impaired person. Total assistance provided is Rs.25,000/- viz. Rs.12,500/- in the form of National Savings Certificate and Rs.12,500/- as Cheque towards marriage expenses along with 8 gm. 22ct. Gold Coin for making Thirumangalyam.
If either the differently abled person or a normal person is holding degree or Diploma, the marriage assistance provided will be Rs.50,000/- viz. Rs. 25,000/- in the form of National Saving Certificate and Rs.25,000/- as Cheque towards marriage expenses along with 8 gm. 22 Ct Gold Coin for making Thirumangalyam. |
1. Normal person should marry a visually impaired person. 2. The age of the couple (both) should be above 18 years |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card, Family Card and age proof 3.Marriage Invitation 4.Proof of Educational Qualification 5.Marriage Registration Certificate and/or Marriage Registration Certificate issued by the competent authority where the marriage was celebrated viz. place of worship 6.Certificate from the VAO of the village concerned – as a proof of 1st marriage for both the couples 7.Marriage photos 8. Passport size colour photograph 4 Nos. each jointly and individually 9.Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) of the couple in any one of the Nationalized Banks 10.Postal Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) of the couple |
| 20 | Marriage Assistance to Normal Person Marrying Orthopaedically Handicapped Person | Marriage Assistance to a normal person who marries a orthopaedically affected differently abled person. Total assistance provided is Rs.25,000/- viz. Rs.12,500/- in the form of National Savings Certificate and Rs.12,500/- as cheque towards marriage expenses along with a 8 gm. 22 ct. Gold Coin for making Thirumangalyam.
If either the differently abled person or a normal person is holding degree or Diploma, the marriage assistance provided will be Rs.50,000/- viz. Rs. 25,000/- in the form of National Saving Certificate and Rs.25,000/- as Cheque towards marriage expenses along with 8 gm. 22 Ct Gold Coin for making Thirumangalyam. |
1. Normal person should marry an orthopeadically affected differently abled person. 2. The age of the couple (both) should be above 18 years. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card, Family Card and age proof 3.Marriage Invitation 4.Proof of Educational Qualification 5.Marriage Registration Certificate and/or Marriage Registration Certificate issued by the competent authority where the marriage was celebrated viz. place of worship 6.Certificate from the VAO of the village concerned – as a proof of 1st marriage for both the couples 7.Marriage photos 8.Passport size colour photograph 4 Nos. each jointly and individually 9.Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) of the couple in any one of the Nationalized Banks 10.Postal Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) of the couple |
| 21 | Marriage Assistance to Normal Person Marrying Speech and Hearing Impaired Person | Marriage Assistance is provided to a normal person marrying a Speech and Hearing Impaired person. Total assistance provided is Rs.25,000/- viz. Rs.12,500/- in the form of National Savings Certificate and Rs.12,500/- as cheque towards marriage expenses along with a 8 gm. 22 ct. Gold Coin for making Thirumangalyam.
If either the differently abled person or a normal person is holding degree or Diploma, the marriage assistance provided will be Rs.50,000/- viz. Rs. 25,000/- in the form of National Saving Certificate and Rs.25,000/- as Cheque towards marriage expenses along with 8 gm. 22 Ct Gold Coin for making Thirumangalyam. |
1. Normal person should marry a Speech and Hearing impaired person. 2. The age of the couple (both) should be above 18 years. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card, Family Card and age proof 3.Marriage Invitation 4.Proof of Educational Qualification 5.Marriage Registration Certificate and/or Marriage Registration Certificate issued by the competent authority where the marriage was celebrated viz. place of worship 6.Certificate from the VAO of the village concerned – as a proof of 1st marriage for both the couples 7.Marriage photos 8.Passport size colour photograph 4 Nos. each jointly and individually 9.Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) of the couple in any one of the Nationalized Banks 10.Postal Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) of the couple |
| 22 | Marriage Assistance to a differently abled person marrying a differently abled person | Marriage assistance is provided to a differently abled person who marries a Differently Abled person Total assistance provided is Rs.25,000/- viz. Rs.12,500/- in the form of National Savings Certificate and Rs.12,500/- as cheque towards marriage expenses along with a 8 gm. 22 ct. Gold Coin for making Thirumangalyam.
If either of the differently abled person is holding degree or Diploma, the marriage assistance provided will be Rs.50,000/- viz. Rs. 25,000/- in the form of National Saving Certificate and Rs.25,000/- as Cheque towards marriage expenses along with 8 gm. 22 Ct Gold Coin for making Thirumangalyam. |
1. Differently abled person should marry a differently abled person. 2. The age of the couple (both) should be above 18 years. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card, Family Card and age proof 3.Marriage Invitation 4.Proof of Educational Qualification 5.Marriage Registration Certificate and/or Marriage Registration Certificate issued by the competent authority where the marriage was celebrated viz. place of worship 6.Certificate from the VAO of the village concerned – as a proof of 1st marriage for both the couples 7.Marriage photos 8.Passport size colour photograph 4 Nos. each jointly and individually 9.Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) of the couple in any one of the Nationalized Banks 10.Postal Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) of the couple |
| 23 | Free Travel Concession to the Disabled Persons in State Owned Transport Corporation Buses | i) All Visually impaired persons are given free travel concession to travel up to 100 Kms. to and fro without any condition and free of cost.
ii) Free of cost Travel concession is allowed to Mentally Retarded persons to travel with one escort. There is no income ceiling for Mentally Retarded persons to avail this facility. iii) The Speech and Hearing impaired and Locomotor Differently Abled persons are provided with travel concession free of cost up to 100 Kms to go to schools / colleges / hospitals / training centres / work spot from their residence and return. There is no income ceiling. iv) The Visually impaired / Orthopaedically Differently Abled persons are permitted to travel in State Express Buses once in a year to go to their native places and return. In addition to the above concession, all categories of differently abled persons are permitted to travel throughout the State by paying 25% of the cost of the ticket and thereby availing 75% of the cost of the ticket as concession without any restriction on number of trips. |
i) Should be a Differently Abled person. Certificate should be produced from the recognised educational institution / training centre. |
i) National Identity Card for Differently Abled ii) Certificate from educational institution (except for Blind) iii) Bonafide Certificate from authority / employer concerned. |
| 24 | (a) Scholarship I to VIII Std. | Scholarship towards purchase of books and note books 1. I to V Std. Rs.100/- per month (for 10months) totaling Rs.1,000/- per annum. 2. VI to VIII Std. Rs.300/- per month (for 10 months) totaling Rs.3,000/- per annum. |
Differently Abled Students studying in recognised schools. | 1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5.Bonafide Certificate issued by the School/ College/Institution concerned. 6.Certificate from the School Head Master that similar assistance is not availed from any other sources. 1.Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) with the parent / guardian in any one of the Nationalized Banks |
| 25 | (b) Scholarship IX Std and above | 1. Scholarship for students studying from IX to XII Std. Rs.4000/- per annum. 2. Students pursuing degree courses Rs.6000/- per annum and 3. Students pursuing post graduate degree courses, medical, engineering, vocational, diploma Courses and other professional courses @ Rs.7000/- per annum. |
1. Differently Abled students studying in recognised Schools / Colleges / Institutions and Training Centres. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled |
| 26 | Reader’s Allowance to the Visually Impaired Persons | The Visually impaired students are given Reader’s Allowance. Reader’s allowance is being paid at the following rate:1. IX Std. to XII Std. Rs.3000/- per annum 2. Degree courses Rs.5000/- per annum 3. Post-graduate degree and other professional courses Rs.6000/- per courses |
1. Must be visually impaired student of IX std. and above of a bonafide institution 2. Must produce Certificate from the Reader, who reads the lessons. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled |
| 27 | Scribe Assistance | 1. A sum of Rs.250 per paper is paid to each scribe. 2. Scribes are engaged to write the answer which visually impaired students dictate in Government Examinations for Std. IX to XII. |
Visually impaired students who appear for |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled |
| 28 | National Scholarship through National Scholarship Portal, Government of India
(Students should apply online through the School/College/Institution concerned) |
1. Should be a full time student of a recognized school/ institution/ college. 2. Students studying in IX std. and above are eligible to apply. |
1. Differently Abled Students studying in a recognized school/ institution/ college. |
1.National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2.Aadhar Card 3.Family Card 4.Mark Statement 5.Community Certificate 6.Bonafide Certificate issued by the School/ College/Institution concerned. 7.Savings Bank Account (Joint Account) with the parent / guardian in any one of the Nationalized Banks 8.Other relevant documents, if any |
| 29 | Self Employment with Subsidy | 1. Loan for self-employment ventures is recommended to the unemployed differently abled persons who are interested in establishing a business of their own.
2. The Government will issue a maximum subsidy of Rs.10,000/- or 1/3rd of the sanctioned amount, on receipt of provisional loan sanction letter from the Nationalized Bank concerned. |
Any differently abled persons in the age group of 18 years and above. |
1. National Identity Card for the Differently Abled |
| 30 | Loan Assistance from the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) | 1. Interest free Loan Assistance from National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC). 2. Interest @ 4% will be levied for the differently abled persons availing NHFDC loan. 3. If the differently abled person settles the loan amount promptly, the interest amount will be paid by the Government of Tamil Nadu. |
Should be a Differently Abled Person aged 18 years and above and willing to undertake self employment ventures. | 1. National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2. Aadhar Card 3. Family Card 4. Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5. Savings Bank Account Pass Book in a Nationalized bank / Coooperative Bank / Urban Bank 6. Savings Bank Account Pass Book in Coooperative Bank / Urban Bank 7. Cooperative Society’s Membership Certificate of the Guarantor. 8. Income Certificate and 1 person’s Surety – for the purpose of Loan requested up to Rs.25,000/- 9. Income Certificate and 2 persons Surety – for the purpose of Loan requested up to Rs.50,000/- 10. Income Certificate and 2 persons Surety including collateral security – for the purpose of Loan of Rs.50,000/- and above. |
| 31 | Prime ministers employment generation programme (PMEGP) |
1. 5% Margin amount of the loan amount sanctioned will be released under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), by the welfare of the differently abled persons department.
2. Apart from this, a subsidy of 35% will be released for the applicants hailing from the rural areas and a subsidy of 25% will be released for the applicants hailing from the urban areas by the District Industries Centre, Tiruvarur (subject to the rules and regulations in force) |
1. Should be a differently abled person with 40% disability and above 2. Age should be 18 years and above 3. Should have passed VIII Standard 4. Project Report of the business proposed 5. Other documents required, if any, as per the terms and conditions of the District Industries Centre |
1. National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2. Aadhar Card 3. Family Card 4. Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5. Residential proof 6. Proof of Educational Qualification 7. Proof of age 8. Community Certificate 9. Project Report of the business proposed 10. Quotation for purchase of items for the business proposed 11. Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 12. Savings Bank Account Pass Book in a Nationalized bank / Coooperative Bank / Urban Bank 13. Rental / Lease agreement for the premises in which the proposed business is to take place |
| 32 | Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme (UYEGP) |
1. 5% Margin amount of the loan amount sanctioned will be released under the Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme (UYEGP), by the welfare of the differently abled persons department.
2. Apart from this, a subsidy of 25% will be released for the applicants by the District Industries Centre, Tiruvarur (subject to the rules and regulations in force) |
1. Should be a differently abled person with 40% disability and above 2. Age should be 18 years and above 3. Should have passed VIII Standard 4. Project Report of the business proposed 5. Other documents required, if any, as per the terms and conditions of the District Industries Centre |
1. National Identity Card for the Differently Abled |
| 33 | Motorized Sewing Machine | Motorised Sewing Machines are provided to Hearing & Speech Impaired, Orthopaedically affected differently abled persons, Parent/Guardian of the Mentally Retarded Children | Should be a Hearing & Speech Impaired, Orthopaedically affected differently abled persons, Parent/Guardian of the Mentally Retarded Children | 1. National Identity Card for the Differently Abled 2. Aadhar Card 3. Family Card 4. Passport size colour photograph 2 Nos. 5. Certificate for having attended the tailoring course |