Disability Act, 1995
- Learn about the law which is an important landmark and ensures equal opportunities for people with disabilities. The Disability Act provides preventive and promotional aspects of rehabilitation like education, employment, job reservation, rehabilitation, unemployment allowance, special insurance schemes and establishment of homes.
Disability India Network - Browse information on voluntary organizations dedicated to disabled. Includes news, employment, policies, discussion board and related resources.
Impact India Foundation - IMPACT was created in 1983 to act as a catalyst for the prevention of disablement. It was officially launched as an International initiative against Avoidable Disablement. Details of the Indian initiative to reduce causes of disabilities, and to support people with disabilities.
National Institute for the Visually Handicapped - Organisation for research and rehabilitation for the visually handicapped which functions under the Ministry of Social Justice. Offers Braille, audio books, and assistive devices and a co-educational school for visually impaired children.
Punarbhava - Official gateway to information for the disabled and their carers in India, by Media Lab Asia in collaboration with Rehabilitation Council of India.
Rehabilitation Council of India - Details of the work of this statutory body in training and setting standards across the country.
Svayam - Disability information and resources that are available on line, directory of organisations.
- Learn about the law which is an important landmark and ensures equal opportunities for people with disabilities. The Disability Act provides preventive and promotional aspects of rehabilitation like education, employment, job reservation, rehabilitation, unemployment allowance, special insurance schemes and establishment of homes.
