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• Society: Disabled  (1,129)

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.

Amputee Association of India Trust - - A non-profit educational and advocacy organisation. Includes details of activities.

Disability Challenge - - Studies on disability in India, relevant legislation.

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 Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) - - A voluntary organisation working as an interface between government, industry, international agencies and the voluntary sector towards the promotion of better employment opportunities for disabled people.

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.

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.