REHABILITATION FOR THE DISABLED,
1. SPECIAL EDUCATION
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Special Education
Visually handicapped, hearing impaired,
mentally challenged and locomotor disabled
persons are provided with free special
education, free boarding and lodging. Two
sets of uniforms and Text books are given at
free of cost every year.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Disabled Children aged 5 years and above (in
case of hearing impaired children: 2 years and
above).
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Prescribed formats are available with Head
Masters/Principals of Special Schools.
4. Certificates to be enclosed Medical Certificate and Birth Certificate
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer / Head
Master of the Government Special School for
Disabled concerned.
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
Phone No. 28290286 / 2829 0392
2829 0409
2. (a) SCHOLARSHIP
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Scholarship:
Scholarship towards purchase of books and
note books;
a) I to V Std. Rs.25/- per month.
b) VI to VIII Std. Rs.75/- per month.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Disabled Students studying in recognised
schools. Income limit Rs.12,000/- per annum.
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3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes available. Particulars to be furnished as
required.
4. Certificates to be furnished Medical Certificate, Income Certificate and
certificate from Head Master that similar
assistance is not availed from other source.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
2 (b) SCHOLARSHIP
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Scholarship for students studying in 9th to 12th
Rs.110/- per month; For Degree Courses
Rs.150/- per month. For P.G., Medical,
Engineering and Vocational Courses Rs.195/-
per month.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Disabled students studying in recognised
Schools / Colleges / Training Centres. Income
limit less than Rs.24,000/- per annum. Should
have obtained not less than 40% of marks in the
previous examination.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes available. Particulars to be furnished as
required .
4. Certificates to be furnished Certificates from Head of the Institution, Identity
Card, Statement of marks in the previous
examination and Income Certificate in the
format prescribed.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
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3. PRE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN
Pre-School Education
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Free pre-school education, Uniform, speech
therapy and boarding and lodging for Hearing
impaired children.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Speech and hearing impaired children in the
age group of 3 and 5 years.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Prescribed format is available.
4. Certificates to be furnished Medical Certificate and Birth Certificate
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer / Head
Masters of Government School for Deaf /
Headmaster of aided pre schools.
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
4. GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE FOR THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED, CHENNAI
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
The mentally challenged children are given free
special education, food, uniforms, boarding and
lodging facilities. The children are imparted
Training in Daily Living Skills
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Mentally Challenged Children from the age of 5
years to 9 years.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes Prescribed formats are available
4. Certificates to be furnished Medical Certificate and Birth Certificate
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5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
Project Officer,
Government Institute for Mentally Retarded,
Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai-47 / District
Disabled Rehabilitation Officer.
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
5. SCRIBE ASSISTANCE
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
A sum of Rs.50 per paper is paid to each scribe.
Scribes are engaged to write the answer which
Visually handicapped person dictates in
Government Examinations.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Visually Handicapped students who appear for
Government Examination
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
No prescribed format
4. Certificates to be furnished Certificate from the Head of the Institution
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer / Head
Master/Principal of the High/Higher Secondary
School for the Blind.
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
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6. FREE SUPPLY OF BRAILLE BOOKS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Braille books are distributed free of cost to all
Visually Handicapped students studying in
Government (and Recognised Private) Schools.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Visually handicapped students studying in
Special Schools.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
No prescribed format
4. Certificates to be furnished No.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
Principal, Government Higher Secondary
School for the Blind, Poonamallee, Chennai-
56/Head Master, Government Special School
for Blind.
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
7. TRAINING TO THE VISUALLY HANDICAPPED
(MALE)
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Free training in the Trades of
a) Fitter cum Basic Machine Operator (One
year),
b) Book Binder (One year),
c) Cutting and Tailoring (One year)
with free Boarding, Lodging and free supply of
two sets of Uniforms.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Visually Handicapped male students having
qualification VIII std. and above. Age should be
above 18 years. (Cutting and Tailoring Training
is given only for girls)
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes available. Particulars to be furnished as
required in the format.
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4. Certificates to be furnished Certificates for educational qualification, Age
proof and Disability
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer /
Principal, Government Higher Secondary
School for the Blind, Poonamallee, Chennai-56 /
Manager, Government Industrial Training
Centre for the Blind, Poonamallee / Special
Commissioner for the Disabled, Chennai-600
006.
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
8. TRAINING TO THE ADULT BLIND WOMEN
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Training is imparted in the Government
Rehabilitation Home with Sheltered Workshop
for Blind Destitute women, Poonamallee in the
following trades:
a) Handloom Weaving
b) Chalk Making, Free Boarding and Lodging
facilities are provided Training period is 6
months.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Visually Handicapped Women. Age should be
18-40 years. (In the case of SC/ST 45 years)
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
No prescribed format
4. Certificates to be furnished Medical Certificate / Age Certificate
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer /
Principal, Government Higher Secondary
School for the Blind, Poonamallee, Chennai-56.
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
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9. TRAINING TO THE SPEECH AND HEARING IMPAIRED
(MALE)
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Training is given to speech and Hearing
Impaired persons in Government I.T.I., Guindy
in the trade of Fitter. The duration of training is
two years. Stipend at the rate of Rs.100/- per
month will be given
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Speech and hearing impaired persons. Age 18
years and above and should have passed 10th
std.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes available. Particulars to be furnished as
required in the format.
4. Certificates to be furnished 10 Std – Pass Certificate. Age Proof and
Medical Certificate
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer /
Principal, Govt. I.T.I., Guindy, Chennai-32. /
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006. /
Commissioner, Employment and Training,
Chepauk, Chennai-5.
10. RESERVATION OF JOBS IN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS / GOVERNMENT
UNDERTAKINGS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
3% jobs in Government Departments /
Government Undertakings have been
exclusively reserved for disabled (1% each
earmarked for visually handicapped, Speech
and hearing impaired and locomotor disabled)
persons.
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2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Disabled persons who are having required
qualifications and age stipulated by Tamil Nadu
Public Service Commission/ Teachers
Recruitment Board/Government Departments.
Should be on the live Register of the
Employment Exchange.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
For the posts called for by the Tamil Nadu
Public Service Commission, a prescribed format
is available.
4. Certificates to be furnished As prescribed by the Tamil Nadu Public Service
Commission / Teachers Recruitment Board/
Government Departments
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
Respective Departments / Recruiting Agencies
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service
Commission / Chairman, Teachers Recruitment
Board / District Employment Officer.
11. 3% RESERVATION OF SEATS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
3% of the total seats in Government and
Government aided educational institutions have
been allotted to the disabled except in Medicine
and Engineering courses. (1% each earmarked
for visually handicapped, speech and hearing
impaired and locomotor disabled).
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Disabled persons who are having required
educational qualification
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes available, as prescribed by institutions
concerned.
4. Certificates to be furnished As prescribed by the Institutions
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
Respective Head of Institutions
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Head of the Education Departments / Special
Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
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11. RESERVATION OF TEACHING POSTS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
FOR VISUALLY HANDICAPPED
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
2% of the teaching posts are to be filled up
with Visually Handicapped persons.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Visually Handicapped person having required
qualification and registered in the Employment
Exchanges for Teacher post. Should be on the
Live Register of the Employment Exchange.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
As required by the Institution.
4. Certificates to be furnished As required by the Institution
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
Head of the Institution / Chairperson, Teachers
Recruitment Board,
Chennai-6
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled, 15/1
Model School road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-6 /
Director of Elementary Education,
Director of School Education,Chennai-6 /
Director of College Education, Chennai.6/
Commissioner , Employment and Training,
Chepauk, Chennai-5.
13. RESERVATION OF NON TEACHING POSTS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR
SPEECH AND HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
2% of the non-teaching posts in Government/
Educational Institutions are earmarked for
Speech and Hearing Impaired persons
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Should have required educational qualifications
and be registered in Employment Exchange.
Should be on the live Register of the
Employment Exchange
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3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
As required by the Institution
4. Certificates to be furnished As required by the Institution
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
Head of the Institution
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
14. UNEMPLOYMENT ALLOWANCE TO THE VISUALLY HANDICAPPED
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Unemployment allowance is given at the
following rates to the unemployed visually
handicapped persons
a) Below Matric Rs.200/- per month
b) Pre University Course or Higher Secondary
Course Rs.250/- per month
c) Degree and above Rs.300/- per month
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Should be in the live Register of the
Employment exchange for more than a year.
Age should be below 40 years. For SC/ST age
limit is 45 years. The allowance will be given for
the maximum period of 5 years or until he/she
gets employment, whichever is earlier.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Available with the Employment Exchanges
4. Certificates to be furnished Employment Registration Card and Medical
Certificate
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
Respective District Employment Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
15/1 Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-6/ Commissioner,
Employment and Training,
Chepauk, Chennai-5.
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15. SELF EMPLOYMENT
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Loan is recommended to the unemployed
Disabled persons who are willing to start their
self employment ventures. The Government
subsidy will be released to the disabled persons
to whom provisional loan was sanctioned at the
maximum of Rs.2,000/- or 1/3 of the sanctioned
loan amount, whichever is less. Subsidy for
setting up of a Bunk Stall is 1/3rd of the loan
amount subject to a maximum of Rs.5,000/-
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Any disabled persons in the age group of 18
and above. The family income should be below
Rs.12,000/- per annum
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Available, Particulars to be furnished as
required in the format.
4. Certificates to be furnished a) Income Certificate, Medical Certificate
and Ration card.
b) Quotation for installing bunk.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
15/1 Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-6 /
concerned Bank Managers.
16. LOAN ASSISTANCE FROM NATIONAL HANDICAPPED FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (NHFDC)
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Loan Assistance from National Handicapped
Finance and Development Corporation
(NHFDC)
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Should be a Handicapped Person aged 18
years and above
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3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes, available. Particulars to be furnished as
required in the format
4. Certificates to be furnished Certificate of Disability, Income Certificate
5.
Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
Special Officer, Tamil Nadu State Apex Co-op.
Bank Limited, NSC Bose Road,
Chennai 600 001.
ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR DISABLED PERSONS
17. TRICYCLES
1 Name of the Scheme
Gist of the Scheme
Tricycles are given “Free of cost” to the needy,
Identified and deserving Orthopaedically
handicapped persons for their easy mobility.
2 Eligibility Criteria for availing the
benefit
The age of the beneficiary should be more than
12 years. The Candidate should be an
Orthopaedically Handicapped person and
resident of the district/area having the disability of
75% and above.
3 Form of Application Prescribed format is available with District
Disabled Rehabilitation Officers.
4 Certificates to be furnished Eligible Medical Certificate from Competent
authority.
Income Certificate from Revenue Department
(should be less than Rs.30,000/- per annum.)
5 Officer to whom the requesting /
application is to be sent
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6 Grievances if any addressed to Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No:15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai 600 006.
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18.WHEEL CHAIRS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Wheel Chairs are given “Free of cost” to the
needy Identified and deserving Orthopaedically
handicapped persons for their easy mobility.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
The candidate should be an Orthopaedically
handicapped person and resident of the
District/area having the disability 75% and
above. Annual Income should be below
Rs.30000.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Prescribed format is available with District
Disabled Rehabilitation Officer.
4. Certificates to be furnished Eligible Medical Certificate from Competent
authority.
Income Certificate from Revenue Department
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
19.HEARING AIDS AND SOLAR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
The Hearing Impaired persons are given
hearing aids Solar Rechargeable Batteries “free
of cost” to enable them to Interact with other
normal persons in the society
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Hearing Loss should be more than 40%. The
nature of hearing loss should be permanent in
nature. Should have obtained Medical
Certificate from ENT Surgeon, not below the
rank of Civil Assistant Surgeon. Family income
should not exceed Rs.30,000/- per annum.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
The Prescribed Format available with District
Disabled Rehabilitation Officers.
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4. Certificates to be furnished Income Certificate from Revenue Department.
Medical Certificate from Medical Department.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No:15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights,
Chennai 600 006.
20. GOGGLES AND FOLDING STICKS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Goggles and Folding sticks are being
distributed free of cost to needy Visually
Handicapped persons to enable them to walk
freely and independently as well as to protect
from sunlight and moisture.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Should be a totally Visually Handicapped
person.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Prescribed format available with District
Disabled Rehabilitation Officer.
4. Certificates to be furnished Income Certificate from Revenue Department.
Medical Certificate from Medical Department.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006. /
District Collector.
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21. BRAILLE WATCHES
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Braille watches are distributed free of cost to
the working visually impaired persons to enable
them to reach work place in time.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme The Visually impaired working persons
a) Income should be less than Rs.24,000/-
per annum,
b) Self employed / employee ,
c) Working in the unorganized sectors
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Prescribed format available with District
Disabled Rehabilitation Officer.
4. Certificates to be furnished i) Medical Certificate from Competent authority.
ii) Income Certificate from Revenue Department.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
22. PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISE
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Physiotherapy exercise is provided to the needy
orthopaedically handicapped persons either
prior to surgery or after surgical correction.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Orthopaedically handicapped person should
have undergone surgical correction.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be given to the
other type of orthopaedically handicapped
persons who does not require any surgery.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
No prescribed format
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4. Certificates to be furnished As recommended by the Doctor during the
Camp.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006. /
District Collector.
23. CALIPERS AND CRUTCHES
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Calipers, Crutches are given free of cost to the
needy and deserving Orthopaedically
handicapped persons for their mobility.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
The orthopaedically handicapped person should
be a resident of the District / area adopted and
identified in the Comprehensive Rehabilitation
Camp Programme.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Prescribed format available with District
Disabled Rehabilitation Officers.
4. Certificates to be furnished
Eligible Medical Certificate from Competent
Authority.
Income Certificate from Revenue Department
and should be less than Rs.24000/- per annum
for Calipers and Crutches.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
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24. ARTIFICIAL LIMBS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Artificial limbs are provided for the amputees
free of cost.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
The orthopaedically handicapped person should
be a resident of the District / area adopted and
identified in the Comprehensive Rehabilitation
Camp Programme. Annual income should be
less than Rs.12000/-.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Prescribed format available with District
Disabled Rehabilitation Officers.
4. Certificates to be furnished
Eligible Medical Certificate from Competent
Authority.
Income Certificate from Revenue Department
and should be less than Rs.12,000/- per annum
for Artificial limbs.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
25. ASSISTANCE FOR CORRECTIVE SURGERY FOR POLIO AND SPINAL CORD
INJURED PERSONS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
The Orthopaedically handicapped persons
(Exclusively polio affected and spinal cord
injured) can undergo this corrective surgery to
enable to carryout their “Activities of Daily
Living” as well as to walk and carryout their
works freely for living like normal persons in the
society.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
The Candidate should be an Orthopaedically
Handicapped person and resident of the
district/area.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnishe
No prescribed format is available
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4. Certificates to be furnished Eligible Medical Certificate from Competent
Authority.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
26. LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
The orthopaedically handicapped persons and
Deaf and Dumb persons can undergo this
training at Government Medical Colleges to
enable them to earn by doing Private practice as
well as to get private (self employed)
placements in reputed Hospitals.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
The physically handicapped persons are able to
handle and move in and around the Laboratory
and should have passed +2 course.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Prescribed format is available
4. Certificates to be furnished Medical Certificate from Medical Department.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
15/1 Model School Road
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006
(or)
Director of Medical Education
Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010.
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27. FREE COMPUTER TRAINING COURSE
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
The Orthopaedically Handicapped and Hearing
Impaired and Visually Handicapped Persons
can undergo the training at Computer Institutes
to enable them to earn by getting private
placements in Small Scale Sectors. This six
month training programme are given in six
places i.e. Chennai, Salem, Coimbatore,
Madurai, Trichy and Tirunelveli and also in the
National Institute for Visually Handicapped,
Poonamallee at Chennai. A stipend of Rs.300/-
per month is given to the Trainees.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
The Physically Handicapped persons are able to
Handle and move in and around the Computer
Lab and should have passed +2 course.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Prescribed format is available.
4. Certificates to be furnished Medical Certificate from Medical Department
+2 pass Certificate
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer.
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
15/1 Model School Road
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
28. MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE TO NORMAL PERSONS MARRYING VISUALLY HANDICAPPED
PERSONS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Marriage assistance is given to normal person
who marries a Visually Handicapped person.
The details are as follows. Total assistance is
Rs.10,000/-, Rs.7,000/- is given in the form of
National Savings Certificate and Rs.3,000/- is
given as cash towards marriage expenses and
a Certificate of appreciation.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Normal person should marry a visually
handicapped person. The age of the couple
(both) should be above 18 years.
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3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. prescribed formats are available.
4. Certificates to be furnished Identity card and proof for marriage and age.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006. /
District Collector.
29. MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE TO NORMAL PERSON MARRYING ORTHOPAEDICALLY
HANDICAPPED PERSON
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Marriage assistance is given to normal person
who marries an Orthopaedically Handicapped
person as follows. (Total Assistance is
Rs.10,000/-). Rs.7,000/- in the form of National
Savings Certificate and Rs.3,000/- as cash
towards marriage expenses.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Normal person should marry an Orthopaedically
Handicapped person. The age of the couple
(both) should be above 18 years. The family
annual income should be less than Rs.24000/-
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Prescribed formats are available with
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officers.
4. Certificates to be furnished Identity card and proof for marriage
Income Certificate and Age Certificate.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
District Collector.
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30. MARRIAGE ASSISTANCE TO NORMAL PERSON MARRYING SPEECH AND HEARING
IMPAIRED PERSON
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Marriage assistance is given to normal person
who marries a Speech and Hearing Impaired
person. The details are as follows. Total
Assistance is Rs.10,000/-. Rs.7,000/- in the
form of National Savings Certificate and
Rs.3,000/- as cash towards marriage expenses.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Normal person should marry a Speech and
Hearing Handicapped person. The age of the
couple (both) should be above 18 years. Family
income should be below Rs.24,000/- per
annum.
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Prescribed format are available with
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officers.
4. Certificates to be furnished Identity card and Certificate of proof for
marriage, Age and income.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006. /
District Collector.
31. MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE TO SEVERELY DISABLED PERSONS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Maintenance allowance is given at the rate of
Rs.200/- per month to the severely disabled
persons who cannot be rehabilitated by any
other assistance.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
The extent of disability should be more than
75%. Annual income should be less than
Rs.15,000/-. Severely disabled persons who
cannot be rehabilitated through any other
scheme.
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3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Prescribed format is available with District
Disabled Rehabilitation Officers.
4. Certificates to be furnished Medical Certificate and Income Certificate
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006. /
District Collector.
32. FREE TRAVEL CONCESSION TO THE DISABLED PERSONS IN STATE OWNED
TRANSPORT CORPORATION BUSES
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
i) All the Visually Handicapped persons
are given free travel concession to
travel up to 100 Kms. within the District,
ii) Free travel concession is allowed to
Mentally Retarded persons to travel
with one escort. There is no income
ceiling limit, for Mentally Retarded
persons to avail this facility.
iii) The Speech and Hearing disabled and
Locomotor disabled persons are also
given free travel concession to go to
schools / colleges / hospitals / training
centres / work spot from their
residences and return up to 100 Kms.
The income limit is Rs.12,000/- per
annum,
The Visually Handicapped and Orthopaedically
Handicapped persons are permitted to travel in
State Express Buses once in a year to go to
their native places and return.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
i) Should be a disabled person,
ii) Certificate should be produced from the
recognised educational institution /
Training centre,
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Available
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4. Certificates to be furnished i) Identity card,
ii) Certificate from educational institution,
(except for Blind)
iii) Income Certificate.(except for Blind)
Certificate from concerned authority /
Employer.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
i & ii) Special Commissioner for the
Disabled, Chennai-6. / District
Collector / Managing Director of
the Metropolitan / StateTransport
Corporation.
iii & iv) Special Commissioner for the
Disabled / District Collector /
Branch Manager of the State /
Express Transport Corporation.
33. IDENTITY CARD FOR THE DISABLED PERSONS
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Issue of identity cards to disabled through single
window system
1. Identity cards are issued by District
Disabled Rehabilitation Officers based on
the Disability Certificate. The Disabled with
40% or more disability are eligible for it.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
Should have at least 40% permanent disability
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
Yes. Available, particulars to be furnished as
required in the format.
4. Certificates to be furnished Medical Certificate should be obtained from the
competent Medical Authority
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
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6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
34.ASSISTANCE TO LAW GRADUATE
1. Name of the Scheme / Gist of the
Scheme
Financial Assistance of Rs.3000/- will be given
to the physically/ Visually handicapped Law
Graduates to start Legal Practice.
2. Eligibility Criteria for availing the
scheme
He/She should be a Law graduate. His annual
income should not be more than Rs.50,000/-.
Should have enrolled in Bar Council
3. Form of application prescribed
and particulars to be furnished
No prescribed format
4. Certificates to be furnished Identification card, Degree Certificate in Law,
proof for enrolment in Bar Council.
5. Officer to whom the application is
to be submitted
District Disabled Rehabilitation Officer
6. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
35. GOVERNMENT REHABILITATION HOMES
1. Name of the Institution Government Rehabilitation Home for Leprosy
Beggars
2. Eligibility Criteria for admission 1) Beggar affected by Leprosy
2) Beggar affected by Leprosy who are
convicted by Judicial Magistrate
Spouse of beggar affected by Leprosy
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3. Certificates to be furnished Medical Certificate to confirm leprosy
4. Officer to be contacted Administrative Officer of the Home
5. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,/
Chief Superintendent, (Government
Rehabilitation Homes)
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.
36. GOVERNMENT CARE CAMP, MELPAKKAM
1. Name of the Institution Government Care Camp, Melpakkam
2. Eligibility Criteria for admission Beggars convicted by the Judicial Magistrate for
minimum period of one year
3. Certificates to be furnished Conviction order
4. Officer to be contacted Administrative Officer, Government Care Camp,
Melpakkam-Tiruvallur District.
5. Grievances if any to be
addressed to
Special Commissioner for the Disabled,/
Chief Superintendent (Government
Rehabilitation Homes)
No.15/1, Model School Road,
Thousand Lights, Chennai-600 006.

SOCIAL WEFLARE AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL PROGRAMME DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSIONER FOR DISABLED
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE DISABLED
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Candidates should consult the rules regulating the award of scholarships to the
physically handicapped carefully to see if they are eligible before filling in the
application form. A copy of the rules is available with the Office of the Special
Commissioner for Disabled / District Disabled Rehabilitation Officers.
2. The application form must be filled in accurately and legibly and all answers
should be given in word and not by dashes or dots. It should be submitted
through the Head of Institution / Establishment to the concerned District Disabled
Rehabilitation Officers.
3. A candidate must send the following documents with the application:
a. Medical Certificate / Xerox copy of the Identity Card duly attested by the
Officer as mentioned at the end of the Part 1 from with necessary reports.
b. Income Certificate / Xerox copy of the Ration Card quoting the income.
c. Certificate of age, obtained from the Institution, where Education/Training
is imparted.
d. Statement of Marks of the previous Annual Examination.
e. Recent photograph of the candidates preferably showing the deformity.
4. Candidates are warned that if an application is incompletely or wrongly filled in
and is not accompanied by any of the documents mentioned above without a
reasonable explanation having been given for its absence, the application is
liable to be rejected and no appeal against its rejection shall be entertained.
5. The Candidates who were in receipt of this Department Scholarship, should
invariably mention this Department reference number.
6. Candidates who are not selected, will not be informed individually and no
communication in regard to the acceptance or otherwise of the application will be
entertained.
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APPLICATION FORM FOR FRESH / RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP
FOR THE DISABLED
PART I
(To be filled in by the Candidates)
1 Nature of Physical handicap : Visually / hearing / Locomotor
handicapped / Mentally Retarded /
Leprosy cured.
2 Name in full (in Block letter) : Shri/Smt./Kum.
3 Sl.No.of the Identification Card
issued by Tamil Nadu State
Government
:
4 Postal address to which
communication should be sent
: Photo
5 Are you a citizen of Tamil Nadu
(b) District to which you belong
( c) Community
:
:
OC / BC / MBC / SC / ST
6 Date of Birth (in Christian era)
7 Name and address of the
Parents/Guardian and relationship
of the Guardian with application
: Name of the Parent/
Guardian
Profession
Address
Relationship of
Guardian
8 Total Monthly income of both the
parent / guardian
:
9 Please state if you are earning an
income
If Yes, Please indicate
(i) The Source
(ii) The monthly amount
:
:
Yes / No
Rs.
10(a) Particulars of all examination passed (commencing with the middle or equivalent
examination)
Name of
Examination
Year Subject taken Name of
Institution
Name of
Boards/University
1 2 3 4 5
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10(b) Percentage of Marks obtained in
the last examination passed (in the
case of examination in music,
indicate division obtained
:
11 Have you ever received
scholarship under the scheme, if
yes, indicate
: Yes / No
(i) The Course / Stage of study :
(ii) Period for which scholarship was
paid
:
(iii) Sanction / Reference No. :
12 Please state whether you have
undergone any training course at
any training centre for adult blind /
deaf approved by the Central /
State Government
:
13(i) Course of study for which
scholarship is now desired
:
(ii) Date of Commencement of the
course
:
(iii) Approximate date of termination of
the course
:
(iv) Date of joining the present
standard in the course during the
current academic year
:
14 For visually handicapped – Have
you engaged a reader? If yes,
please indicate
:
(i) Amount paid per month :
(ii) Date of Engagement :
15 Documents attached :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
I hereby declare
(i) that I shall not accept emoluments, scholarship, stipend or any other financial
assistance or grant in any other form what so ever except exemption from tuition
fees, from any other source during the tenure of this Government of Tamil Nadu
Scholarship, if awarded to me under the above scheme
(or)
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(ii) that I am in receipt of assistance to the tune of Rs.
from
and in the event of award of scholarship, I undertake to refund it from
the month the scholarship is payable to the source from where I have received it, and
that during the tenure of scholarship, if awarded, I shall not receive any other
financial assistance, emoluments, scholarship stipend or any grant in any form what
so ever except the exemption from payment of fees.
(iii) that the statements made in the application are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief and that no material information having a bearing on selection has
been concealed or withheld.
Signature of the Candidate.
*Counter-Signature of Gazetted
Officer of Central/State Government
M.L.A./Magistrate/Head of the
Institution.
Place: Counter-Signature of the Guardian/Parent.
Date : (in case the candidate is minor)
PART – II
(To be filled in by Head of the Institution)
1
(a)
Is the candidate enjoying free
boarding and or lodging facility or
any other concession
:
(b) If so, indicate the monthly amount
equivalent to the concession
:
2 Is the candidate residing in a hostel
attached to School/College
Establishment? If so, date from
which residing
:
3
(a)
Details of the nearest branch of
Reserve Bank of India, or State
Bank of India, or a Subsidiary Bank
Affiliated to the State Bank of India
where Government business is
transacted
:
(b) The designation of an officer in
whose favour Demand Draft may be
remitted
:
4 For Locomotor handicapped :
(i)
a)
Is the candidate using any
orthotic/prosthetic appliance(s) and
aid needed?
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b) If so, please indicate the nature of
appliance(s) used
(ii)
a)
Is the candidate using special
transport to and from the institution
b) If so, please indicate clearly the
mode of transport and the
approximate distance traveled daily
5 For Visually handicapped :
Has the candidate engaged a
reader? If so, the monthly amount
paid to him/her and the date from
which engaged
Certified that
i) The information given by application in Part I has been checked and found
correct.
ii) This Institution is affiliated to the University of……………………..and or is
recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu……………………and the course of
study training is recognised by that University/Government.
No. Signature of the head of the Institution.
Place: Name:
(in Block letters)
Date:
Designation:
Address:
Pin:
(Seal of the Head of the Institution)
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MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Certified that, I Dr. ……………………………………Registration No……………………have
this…………………………………..day of……………………..200 examined the candidate
whose particulars are given below:
1 Name of the candidate :
2 Father’s Name :
3 Sex :
4 Approximate age :
5 Identification marks :
I. FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
6 Specify the nature of disability
Single eye / both eyes
: Partial / Total
7 Extent of the disability and
percentage
Signature of the applicant Signature of Civil /Assistant Surgeon
Specialized in the field.
Date: Designation:
Place:
Office Stamp:
II. FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED :
1 An estimate of the residual hearing
if any and the basis on which this
estimate has been arrived at
:
(i) Right ear
(ii) Left ear
2 On-set of deafness (Please state
whether deafness is from birth or
acquired later). If it has been
caused afterwards the age and
cause of deafness may be indicated
3 Please enclose audiogram chart
Signature of the candidate Signature of ENT Specialist
Date: Designation:
Place:
Office Stamp:
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III. FOR LOCOMOTOR
HANDICAPPED
:
a) Specify the nature of disability :
b) Extent of disability :
Estimate in percentage (Mc,Bride
scale) One Anatomical Functional
(patients, Assessment, Examiners
Assessment) Economical Basis
mention as percentage)
Below 25, 25-75, 75-90 total
disability
Use of appliance photography
(attested)
Signature of the candidate Signature of Orthopaedic Surgeon
Date: Designation:
Place:
Office Stamp:
Address:
IV. MENTALLY HANDICAPPED :
1 Please state whether the candidate
is mentally retarded since birth or
become so later, the age and cause
of mental retardation on or mental
deficiency may be indicated
:
2 Extent of mental retardation or
mental handicapped. Estimate in
I.Q (ordinarily an individual with IQ
level below 70 is considered as
mentally retarded)
Signature of the candidate Signature of Clinical Psychologist
Or Psychiatrist.
Date: Designation:
Place:
Office Stamp:
Address:
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APPRNDIX – VII
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
INCOME CERTIFICATE
I,………………………………………………..certify to the best of my knowledge and
belief that total combined income from all sources of both the parents/Guardina of
Shri/Kum/Smt………………………………..resident of
…………………………………………….is
Rs…………………(Rupees………………………………………….only) per mensem/per
annum.
Signature of the Candidate: Signature
(Name in Block letters)
Place: Designation:
Date: Office Stamp:
I, father / guardian of Shri/Kum/Smt…………………………………………..undertake
to intimate to the Department of Rehabilitation of the Disabled any change in the above
mentioned income that takes place at any time during the pendency of the scholarship.
Place: Signature:
Date: Profession:
Postal Address:
FOR OFFICE ONLY
The candidate Thiru./Tmt/Selvi……………………………… studying/ undergoing
training in ………………………………………(course) in the
…………………………………………………….(Institution) is accorded to sanction a sum of
Rs……………………………………….(in words)
(Rupees……………………………………………………………..only) as Government of Tamil
Nadu Scholarship for the year 200 .
Signature of Signature of the sanctioning
Asst./Supdt. Authority.
1. File No.
2. Payment Receipt / DD No.
3. Acknowledgement No. (Office seal)
N.B. 1. It may be given by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of
Naik/Tahsildar or any other Officer of equivalent status of an affidavit attested by a
First Class Magistrate or a Certificate from a Gazetted Officer of the State
Government or a Member of State Legislative Assembly.
Xerox copy of the Ration card showing income, duly attested by the above officer may be
produced otherwise.

OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSIONER FOR THE DISABLED
THOUSAND LIGHT, CHENNAI 600 006.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTRE
FOR THE BLIND, POONAMALLEE, CHENNAI-56
(To be filled in Capital Letters)
(Tick the appropriate column)
APPLICATION No.
Training Duration:
1 Name of Course applied
(See eligibility on page – 2)
:
Fitter cum
Basic
Machine
Operator
(One Year)
Book
Binder
(One
year)
Cutting
and
Tailoring
(One
year)
2 Name of the Candidate (Initials at the
end)
:
3 Father’s / Guardian’s Name (Initials at
the end)
:
4 Native District :
5 Mother Tongue :
6 Name of caste :
7 Community : SC/ST MBC BC OC
Age Years
Day Month Year
8 Date of Birth and Age :
9 Qualification (Educational) :
10 Qualification (Technical) :
11 School last studied :
Totally
Blind
Partially
Blind
12 Extent of Blindness :
13 Details of other Handicap if any :
14 Name of Guardian if parent are not
alive
:
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15 Permanent address of the candidate :
16 Postal address of the candidate :
17 List of enclosures (Tick the appropriate
column)
:
(i) Xerox copy of School Certificate (VIII Enclosed Not Enclosed
std.)
:
(ii) Xerox copy of Transfer Certificate : Enclosed Not Enclosed
(iii) Xerox copy of Community Certificate : Enclosed Not Enclosed
Place: Signature / Left Hand Thumb Impression
Date: of the Candidate
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
1 Name of the Candidate :
2 Age by appearance :
3 Probable cause of blindness :
4 Degree/Extent of Blindness :
5 Residual vision (if any) :
6 Does the applicant have any other
handicap / Deafness /
stammering/cripped/Spastic
cordiac problems
:
7 Does the applicant have any
communicable disease? T.B. /
Leprosy / Veneral infections
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8 Any other remarks
I, Dr………………………………………………….hereby certify that I have examined
Thiru/Selvi/Tmt……………………………………………………the applicant and declare that
he/she is blind as per the definition.
Place: Signature of Doctor
Date: Reg.No.
(Name and Address in full)
(Rubber stamp or seal)
DEFINITION OF BLINDNESS:
Any person having acquity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 snellen in the both eyes
with correcting lenses is considered blind for the purpose of training in Government
Industrial Training Centre for the Blind, Poonamallee, Chennai-56.
PROSPECTUS
RECOGNITION OF THE COURSE : 1. Fitter cum Basic Machine
Operator and Book Binder
Course
Course approved and recognised
by the Department of Employment
and Training, Government of
Tamil Nadu.
2. Cutting and Tailoring course.
Subject to approval of the
Department of Employment and
Training, Chennai-5.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION : 1. Eligible for male candidates
for Fitter and Book Binder
trades and women candidates
for cutting and tailoring
course.
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2. Should be blind and free from
any other handicap.
3. Should be between the age of
18 (completed) and 30 years.
4. Must have passed 8th standard
(10 years SSLC pattern)
9th standard (11 years SSLC
pattern)
FACILITIES OFFERED : Free training, Free boarding, Free
lodging and other facilities
provided during training.
APPLICATION MAILING ADDRESS : SPECIAL COMMISSIONER FOR
DISABLED,
15 / 1 Model School Road
Thousand Lights,
Chennai-600 006. (or)
Principal-Investigator
Government Industrial Training
Centre for the Blind,
Poonamallee,
Chennai-600 056.

Dear All,

Sangath, Goa is offering a two week course titled 'Leadership in Mental Health', in collaboration with London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine ,UK,  Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) Chennai , India, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and Centre for International Mental Health, University of Melbourne , Australia .
 
This course has been designed to equip participants in the methods to develop and scale up interventions for people with mental disorders in communities, based on a population model (i.e. to achieve maximum coverage in an administrative unit such as a district). 
  
The course is designed to build capacity to meet the goals of the Movement for Global Mental Health (www.globalmentalhealth.org) and the Lancet series on global mental health 2007. 
  
For the last two years participants of this course consisted of mental health professionals, general physicians, policy makers, representatives of funding agencies, humanitarian agency workers, NGO staff, epidemiologists, anthropologists and members of the user community. 
  
The course is structured in three parts, 
and participants will expect to learn the following: 
Part 1: Why scale up coverage of effective and affordable care for mental disorders? 
Part 2: How to scale up coverage for specific mental disorders? 
Part 3: the leadership skills for scaling up 
 
The course is from 22nd November 2010 to 3rd December 2010 in Goa, India.
It is not possible for me to attach the brochure on e-group, but this can be accessed on websitehttp://www.sangath.com 

with warm regards,
Rahul R. Shidhaye
M.D.(Psy) M.H.S.(Mental Health)
Faculty
Public Health Foundation of India
Mobile: 09848520340

In September 2009, Gene Johnson, President of Recovery Innovations in Arizona, delivered a lecture on recovery from the US perspective.

The lecture is divided up into sections and the videos are available below.

Jed Boardman on recovery - the context of the lecture

Implementing recovery in mental health a US perspective: Part 1: What is recovery?

Implementing recovery in mental health a US perspective: Part 2: Recovery beliefs

Implementing recovery in mental health a US perspective: Part 3: Peer to peer support

Implementing recovery in mental health a US perspective: Part 4: Training peers

Implementing recovery in mental health a US perspective: Part 5: Housing, hospitalisation

Implementing recovery in mental health a US perspective: Responses by a Service User and a Manager

Jeanette Harding and Steve Shrubb

Implementing recovery in mental health a US perspective: Closing remarks, mistakes and expectations

Geoff Shepherd, Sainsbury Centre

Try this link about mental health in India

http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/10/11/stories/2009101150020100.htm

For those who don't know vellingiri, He is one of our guys from IMH , Most of you know already that he was recently shortlisted for this year for Adavanced trainee's award!

This CPD Module was published in Sep 15, Hot off the press. I found this CPD activity quite comprehensive , interesting and informative , Hope  you all like it. The cpd take away material is on public domain and have uploaded in the files repository , If you want to have look at it, click.