Question: Can you explain the Scheme Of Assistance To Disabled Persons For Purchase/Fitting Of Aids/Appliances program?

Answer: - The main objective of the Scheme is to assist needy disabled persons in procuring

**Eligibility:** Ministry Of Social Justice and EmpowermentScheme Of Assistance To Disabled Persons For Purchase/Fitting Of
Aids/AppliancesAids And AppliancesPerson With DisabilityPwDSocial Welfare to
applyDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe "Scheme of
Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances" or the "ADIP Scheme" was launched on 1st Jan 1981 by the
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, to assist the disabled persons in
procuring suitable, durable, scientifically-manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances, that can promote their physical, social and
psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities and enhance their economic potential. Assistive devices are given to
PwDs with the aim to improve their independent functioning and to arrest the extent of disability and occurrence of secondary disability.
The Scheme shall also include under its ambit, medical/surgical correction & intervention, which is essential prior to the fitment of aids
and appliances. The cost could range from â‚¹ 500/- for the hearing & speech impaired to â‚¹ 1,000/- for the visually disabled and â‚¹
3,000/- for the Orthopaedically disabled. The Scheme is approved for continuation upto 31st March 2026.ï»¿Objective - The main
objective of the Scheme is to assist needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated, scientifically manufactured, modern,
standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation, by reducing the effects of
disabilities and enhancing their economic potential.ï»¿Scope - The Scheme will be implemented through the Implementing Agencies.
The Agencies will be provided with financial assistance for the purchase, fabrication, and distribution of such standard aids and
appliances that are in conformity with the objective of the Scheme. The Implementing Agencies will take care of/make suitable
arrangements for fitting and post-fitting care of the aids and appliances distributed under the ADIP Scheme. The scope of the scheme has
been further enlarged to include the use of mass media, exhibitions, workshops, etc. for the exchange of information and promoting
awareness and distribution and use of aids/appliances.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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