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description: The contents listed in the form attached is incomplete .. Please download the form for full details Cascade the information as necessary 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. 48 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. 49 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 50 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. 51 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. 52 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. 53 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. 54 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. 55 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 56 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. 57 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 58 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. 59 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. 60 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. 61 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 62 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. 63 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 64 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. 65 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. 66 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. 67 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. 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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. 74 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 75 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) 76 (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? 77 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) 78 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: 79 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: 80 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 : 83 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 84 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. 85 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.

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