Answered by : rekharami on Sat, 16 Jan 2010

1.The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment recently launched the‘Niramaya Health Insurance Plan’ for the welfare of persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities. The scheme aims “to encourage health services-seeking behavior among persons with disability, besides improving the general health condition and quality of life of persons with disability.”
2.National Insurance identity cards are currently being distributed by the District Rehabilitation Department of each State government.
3.Each state government in India gives a maintenance allowance for disabled individuals and Tamil Nadu government gives Rs. 500 per month.
4.Indian Railways offers a concession of 75% for a disabled person’s travel with an escort. Bus concessions are given for travel between place of stay and School/Disability Center/Day Care
5.There are special provisions in the Income Tax Act for persons with disability, that is also applicable to parents/legal guardians of persons with disability.
6.The National Trust Act passed in 1999, gives the right to “parents or relatives or registered organizations to ask for the appointment of guardian for the person with disabilities even after they are 18 years of age.”