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FAAADP

Financial Assistance For Aids And Appliances For Disabled Persons

Financial Assistance for Aids and Appliances for Disabled Persons is a Maharashtra government initiative aimed at supporting Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in acquiring necessary aids and appliances tailored to their specific disabilities and age groups. Eligible individuals, including those with a disability percentage of 40% or above, can receive financial assistance based on their monthly income, ensuring access to essential support for improved mobility and independence.

State In Kind

States / UT: Maharashtra

Nodal department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Aids/Appliances, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Aids And Appliances, Person With Disability, Financial Assistance, Social Welfare

Details

The "Financial Assistance for Aids and Appliances for Disabled Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to provide assistance to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for the purchase of aids and appliances as per their age group and the type of disability. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.

Benefits

  • [ [ { "children": [ { "text": "For Hearing Handicapped:"
  • "bold": true }
  • { "text": " Hearing Aids." } ] }
  • { "children": [ { "text": "For Orthopedically Handicapped:"
  • "bold": true }
  • { "text": " Crutches
  • Tricycles Calipers
  • Wheel Chair." } ] }
  • { "children": [ { "text": "For Visually Handicapped:"
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  • { "text": " Tape Recorders and Blank Cassettes for Education Purposes Up to Cost of ₹3 000/-." } ] } ] ]

For Hearing Handicapped: Hearing Aids.

For Orthopedically Handicapped: Crutches, Tricycles, Calipers, Wheel Chair.

For Visually Handicapped: Tape Recorders and Blank Cassettes for Education Purposes Up to Cost of ₹3,000/-.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
  2. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
  3. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
  4. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
  5. For financial assistance of 100% of the cost of the aids and appliances, the monthly income of the applicant should be less than ₹1,500/-.
  6. For financial assistance of 50% of the cost of the aids and appliances, the monthly income of the applicant should be between ₹1,500/- to ₹2,000/-.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.

Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status