Volume : VI, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES IN INDIA

Dev Nandan Kumar

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 Rehabilitation of persons with multiple disabilities was earlier considered to be a medical issue to be dealt with by doctors only. Today, the medical model is being replaced by the developmental and sociological model. In recent year’s changes in legislation, as reflected in the Right to Persons with Disabilities (RPD) Act 2016, has provided a much needed focus on rehabilitation of persons with multiple disabilities. The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) has developed many service models and contributed toward human resource development and research for multiple disabilities. National Trust Act 1999 supports the individuals and families having no parents. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has special focus on educational empowerment.  However, Rehabilitation is always voluntary, and some individuals may require support with decision–making about rehabilitation choices. Scheme for implementation of Persons with Disabilities Act and National Policy, envisions that every persons with multiple disabilities should have access to appropriate rehabilitation by 2020. 

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Dev Nandan Kumar, REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES IN INDIA, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : VOLUME-6 | ISSUE-8 | AUGUST‾2017

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