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This site is designed to be accessible to visually impaired persons who might be using screen readers. The site is maintained by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (N.C.P.E.D.P.) It aims to be a complete resource on issues pertaining to disability and offers information through the five channels listed below.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has released the Draft National Policy for People with Disabilities and invited comments and suggestions on it. You can download a pdf version of the policy by clicking here.

This section offers you information regarding access ranging from architectural guidelines to assistive technologies, from conducting disability audits to travelling to accessible places.

Latest updates in this section
Audit of Delhi colleges The success story of the Delhi Metro
Directory of assistive devices What the law says about access

Click here to go to the Access menu to read these and other articles

Keep yourself informed about the latest developments in the field of disability through this section. Download posters and other documents for launching a campaign and spreading awareness in society.

Latest updates in this section
How the media uses disabling imagery -- A research study
What is the World Disability Day campaign? Disability News and Information Service

Click here to go to the Communication menu to read these and other articles

Where should one study? Are there any scholarships or specialised courses? What about accessible educational institutes? You’ll find a wealth of information regarding education in India and trends in this section.

Latest updates in this section
Comprehensive Action Plan on Inclusive Education for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Directory of institutes catering to persons with disabilities Specialised courses for disabled people
Educational schemes from various ministries N.C.P.E.D.P. Rajiv Gandhi Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

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This section provides you information regarding job opportunities, placements, news relevant to employment, various schemes and a lot more that will help you prepare for a career.

Latest updates in this section
Seventh Helen Keller Awards 2005 announced Placement Section How to be a disability-friendly corporate Self-employment Schemes Success stories of employment

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Have you been unfairly treated? This section is a must as it outlines provisions of law that you can use to get what is yours by right. Various judgements illustrate how others have utilised the law to get help. The guidance section offers advice on what you can do.

Latest updates in this section
Neeru Vaid, Supreme Court lawyer and disability law specialist answers your queries Disability Law Units
Directory of lawyers How to prepare for court Landmark judgements Success stories through the courts

Click here to go to the Policy and Law menu to read these and other articles

Learn more about N.C.P.E.D.P., its trustees and achievements over the years.