Useful Links
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment:Government of India's central ministry that looks after the affairs relating to the welfare and education of persons with disabilities.
National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation:Provides information on loans available for persons with disabilities and their families.
National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped: Set up by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 1984, it works primarily in the area of Human resource development, Research and development, Development models of care and rehabilitation, Consultancy services to voluntary organizations, Documentation and dissemination, Extension and Outreach programmes.
National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral palsy, Mental retardation and Multiple disabilities: The Government has been increasingly concerned about the need for affirmative action in favor of persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.
Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities: The Chief Commissioner is authorized; on his/her own motion or on application to look into complaints relating to deprivation of rights of persons with disabilities; and non-implementation of laws, rules, bye-laws, instructions issued by appropriate authorities for the welfare and protection of rights of the disabled.
Rehabilitation Council of India: The RCI is a statutory body set up by the Government of India with the twin responsibility of standardizing and regulating the training of personnel and professional in the field of Rehabilitation and Special Education.
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