The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, enacted in India in 2016, recognizes various disabilities and provides legal protection and rights to persons with disabilities. While there are 21 disabilities listed under the Act, it's important to note that the terminology and categorization might vary slightly. Here's a list of the disabilities covered under the RPWD Act:
Blindness: A condition where a person has complete loss of vision or very low vision. Low Vision: A condition characterized by significant visual impairment even after correction. Leprosy Cured Persons: Individuals who have been cured of leprosy but still have residual disabilities caused by it. Hearing Impairment: Both deafness and significant difficulty in hearing fall under this category. Locomotor Disability: Conditions affecting mobility and locomotion, such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and more. Dwarfism: A condition where a person's height is significantly below average due to skeletal or genetic issues. Intellectual Disability: Intellectual impairments characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Mental Illness: Various psychiatric conditions that can affect a person's thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Autism Spectrum Disorder: A range of neurodevelopmental disorders affecting social interaction, communication, and behavior. Cerebral Palsy: A neurological disorder affecting movement, muscle coordination, and posture. Specific Learning Disabilities: Difficulties in acquiring and using skills like reading, writing, or mathematics. Multiple Disabilities: When a person has more than one of the disabilities listed above. Acid Attack Victims: Individuals who have suffered severe physical and psychological damage due to acid attacks. Parkinson's Disease: A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Hemophilia: A genetic disorder that impairs the blood's ability to clot. Thalassemia: A genetic blood disorder that leads to anemia and requires regular blood transfusions. Sickle Cell Disease: A genetic blood disorder causing abnormal hemoglobin and various complications. Multiple Sclerosis: A chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Intellectual Disabilities caused by Dyslexia: Intellectual impairments resulting from conditions like dyslexia. Muscular Dystrophy: A group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness. Chronic Neurological Conditions: Chronic conditions like epilepsy, which affect the nervous system. On 8/10/23, tech talks tech talks <yusufbalapar...@gmail.com> wrote: > Can I get the list of that 21 categories > > On Thu, 10 Aug, 2023, 11:57 am Radio Udaan, <radioud...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4YiBWz5rStdwhgYVQ2rS-73snHovSCoR4s2ha8K5KUzssTg/viewform?pli=1 >> >> On 8/10/23, Cauvery Krishna <cauverykrishna...@gmail.com> wrote: >> > Where is the link? >> > >> > On Wed, Aug 9, 2023, 20:12 Radio Udaan <radioud...@gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> >> Invitation to Showcase Your Skills at NAAI Abilympics! >> >> >> >> Dear friends, >> >> >> >> Are you ready to shine and exhibit your exceptional talents? The >> >> National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI) warmly invites you to >> >> take part in the upcoming NAAI Abilympics skill competitions for >> >> Divyangjan. This is your chance to demonstrate your incredible >> >> capabilities and skills on a grand stage. >> >> >> >> About Abilympics: >> >> Abilympics are skill competitions designed exclusively for Divyangjan, >> >> providing a platform to showcase their talents and abilities. These >> >> competitions are organized by NAAI and are held at both regional and >> >> national levels. The most outstanding participants from the national >> >> level represent India at the International Abilympics, which takes >> >> place once every four years. >> >> >> >> Event Details: >> >> >> >> Regional Competitions: >> >> >> >> North Zone: 8th & 9th December 2023 in Gurugram (Delhi/NCR) >> >> West Zone: 11th & 12th January 2024 in Goa (tentative) >> >> South Zone: April/May 2024 (to be finalized) >> >> East Zone: June/July 2024 (to be finalized) >> >> Central Zone: July/August 2024 in Jabalpur, MP (to be finalized) >> >> National Competitions: >> >> >> >> November/December 2023 in Delhi (To be finalized) >> >> Skill Categories: >> >> For this first cycle of competitions, there are 21 skill categories to >> >> choose from, including Crafts, Services, Hospitality, ICT, and more. >> >> From baking and dressmaking to computer programming and photography, >> >> there's something for every talented individual. >> >> >> >> Registration Criteria: >> >> >> >> Age: 16 years and above (no upper age limit) >> >> Open to all types of disabilities, provided participants can compete >> >> independently in their chosen skill category. >> >> Educational qualifications are not a requirement. >> >> Each participant can register in one skill category of their choice. >> >> Register Now: >> >> To seize this incredible opportunity, simply fill out the registration >> >> form at the following link: Abilympics Registration Form >> >> >> >> Contact Us: >> >> For further information and inquiries, please reach out to us at the >> >> following email addresses: >> >> >> >> Email: i...@abilympicsindia.org >> >> ICT Trainer: ict.trai...@abilympicsindia.org >> >> Call us: 9899502660. >> >> >> >> Important Note: >> >> When registering, kindly mention the name of your organization/NGO in >> >> the form if applicable. >> >> >> >> Don't miss this chance to celebrate your abilities and talents on a >> >> national stage. 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