Project on Financial Support for Development of Accessible Learning Materials

Details

To provide free accessible educational materials in various formats like Braille, Large Print, E-Pub, and Talking Books to support inclusive education for students with visual impairments and other eligible disabilities.

Benefits

a. Free Provision of Accessible Learning Materials:

1. Braille Books for students with visual impairment.

2. Large Print Books for students with low vision.

3. E-Pub Formats suitable for digital reading and screen readers.

4. Talking Books for students with blindness or deaf-blindness.

b. Delivered via:

1. Educational institutions, schools, and libraries.

2. Partnering NGOs and authorized implementing agencies.

Eligibility

a. Disability Criteria:

1. Must have at least 40% disability under RPwD Act.

2. Applies to students with visual impairment, low vision, or deaf-blindness.

b. Educational Criteria:

1. Must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution.

c. Income Criteria:

1. No income criteria apply for availing the benefits.

Application Process (Offline)

Through Educational Institutions:

1. Students are identified and registered by schools or NGOs.

2. Materials are distributed directly through these institutions.

Documents Required

a. For Students:

1. UDID Card or valid Disability Certificate (minimum 40%).

2. Proof of enrollment in a school, college, or training centre.

b. For Institutions (if applicable):

1. Enrollment records of eligible students.

2. Official request/application to the implementing agency.