Accessibility Services to Disabled People

The scheme "Accessibility Services to Disabled People" aims to provide registration support and employment assistance to individuals with visual impairment and low vision by facilitating access to suitable job opportunities in government and private sectors.

Any unemployed person with visual impairment or low vision who meets the disability criteria defined by the government and holds valid documentation is eligible to benefit from this scheme.

The scheme is implemented by the Local Employment Department and supported by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan), Dehradun.

Through this scheme, eligible candidates are linked with employment opportunities in public sector departments and private agencies based on available vacancies and the candidate’s qualifications.

Yes, the institute provides support to visually impaired individuals by helping them obtain and fill online or offline application forms for various job openings advertised in employment news or received via notifications.

No, the scheme provides services free of cost, and there is no application fee required for registration or employment assistance.

No, the scheme primarily targets unemployed individuals with visual disabilities seeking initial employment opportunities.

Although no specific age limit is mentioned in the available information, applicants must typically be of employable age as defined by the prevailing employment laws.