2006 Rathod Surajsinh 17ll4(a)

with Disabilities are valuable human resources for the country and seeks

to create an environment that provides them equal opportunities, protection of their rights and full participation in society.

medical interventions and provision of aids and appliances. It also

includes the development of rehabilitation professionals;
Educational Rehabilitation which includes vocational training;
Economic Rehabilitation, for a dignified life in society.

for employment
training in or assistance for independent living

human resource for the country and seeks to create an

environment that provides them equal opportunities, protection of their rights and full participation in society. The focus of the policy shall be on the following:
I. Prevention of Disabilities
Since disability, in a large number of cases, is preventable, there will be strong emphasis on prevention of disabilities. Programme for prevention of diseases, which result in disability and the creation of awareness regarding measures to be taken for prevention of disabilities during the period of pregnancy and thereafter will be intensified and their coverage expanded.

three distinct groups:
i. physical rehabilitation, which includes early detection

and intervention, counseling & medical interventions and provision of aids & appliances.
ii. educational rehabilitation including vocational education and
iii.economic rehabilitation for a dignified life in society.

exploitation and abuse.