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The scheme “Scheme for Providing Assistive Devices to Differently Abled Persons” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

The scheme “Scheme for Providing Assistive Devices to Differently Abled Persons” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala provides assistive devices to differently-abled persons for improving their quality of life in terms of mobility, communication, and for performing their daily activities. There is a wide range of assistive devices available to meet the needs of persons with disabilities like Joy stick operated Wheel chair, Smart Phone with screen Reader, Daisy Player, CP Wheel Chair, Talking Calculator, etc. Due to mobility impairment Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) encounter many barriers to education while travelling, earning a job, etc. Therefore, by use of these Aids & assistive devices, Persons with Disabilities become independent and their participation in society increases.

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• The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
• Disabled persons with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply under the scheme.
• The combined annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
• The Medical Board should certify that the applicant is capable to use the assistive device.

Under the scheme, the following assistive devices will be provided to differently-abled persons:

• Joy stick-operated Wheelchair
• Smart Phone with Screen Reader
• Daisy Player
• CP Wheel Chair
• Talking Calculator, etc.

Persons with Disabilities who have already received assistive devices from Agencies/Non-Governmental organizations /Government organizations are not eligible to apply under the scheme.