BTEHABWODAP

Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons

'Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage hearing-impaired students to wear hearing aids to increase their speech capacity.

State In Kind

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Nodal department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Aids/Appliances

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Hearing Aids, Student, Self-employed, Person With Disability, Social Welfare

Details

The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, launched a program offering Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aids. This initiative aims to improve speech capabilities by encouraging students, self-employed individuals, and employed persons with hearing impairment to utilize hearing aids.

Benefits

  • - Free distribution of behind the ear hearing aids
  • Free distribution of behind the ear hearing aids.

Eligibility

  1. The beneficiary should be a hearing-impaired person.
  2. The beneficiary should be studying 6th standard and above.
  3. The beneficiary should be any one of the following:
  • Student
  • Self-Employed
  • Employed Persons.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible to receive behind-the-ear hearing aids under this scheme?
Students studying 6th standard and above, as well as self-employed and employed individuals, are eligible for behind-the-ear hearing aids under this scheme.
What is the purpose of providing behind-the-ear hearing aids?
Behind-the-ear hearing aids are provided to encourage hearing-impaired students to enhance their speech capacity.
Are there any age restrictions for eligibility?
No, there are no age restrictions to apply for the scheme.
Can employed individuals apply for behind-the-ear hearing aids?
Yes, employed individuals can apply for behind-the-ear hearing aids under this scheme.
Is there any specific educational requirement for eligibility?
Yes, if students apply for this scheme then they must be studying 6th class and above.
Where can one obtain the application form for this scheme?
The application form can be obtained from the designated authorities.
What documents are required to apply for behind-the-ear hearing aids?
Applicants needs to submit their National Identity Card with Hearing Impairment Certificate and a Bonafide Certificate obtained from the concerned School Head Master or College Principal.
Where should grievances be addressed if any issues arise?
Grievances related to the scheme should be addressed to the Technical Officer at the Commissionerate for Welfare of the Differently Abled No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai - 600 005.
Are there any limitations on the number of hearing aids provided per person?
The number of hearing aids provided per person may be subject to scheme guidelines.
Can individuals from outside the district apply for hearing aids under this scheme?
It is not specified whether individuals from outside the district can apply for hearing aids under this scheme.

References

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