Sarkari Yojana

Modified Special Wheel Chairs for Persons Affected with Cerebral Palsy

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu's Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons gives free modified special wheelchairs with adjustable seating to residents aged 12 years or above who have cerebral palsy.

About Modified Special Wheel Chairs for Persons Affected with Cerebral Palsy

Launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, the “Modified Special Wheelchairs Scheme for Cerebral Palsy Affected Persons” tackles the particular mobility and independence difficulties that people with cerebral palsy face. Customised wheelchairs are supplied, fitted with features like adjustable seating systems and specialised support mechanisms, to improve the users’ functional capacity. The programme reflects the government’s commitment to inclusivity and lets people with cerebral palsy take an active part in education, employment, social interactions and other areas of life. With wheelchairs tailored to their needs, the scheme seeks to raise their quality of life, uphold their self-worth and dignity, and help them integrate meaningfully into the community, building a more inclusive society.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Modified Special Wheel Chairs for Persons Affected with Cerebral Palsy, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Persons aged 12 years or above qualify

Persons aged 12 years or above qualify.

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Only those affected by cerebral palsy are covered

Only those affected by cerebral palsy are covered.

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Residence in the district/area in Tamil Nadu is…

Residence in the district/area in Tamil Nadu is required.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Modified Special Wheel Chairs for Persons Affected with Cerebral Palsy provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Modified special wheel chairs are distributed free…

Modified special wheel chairs are distributed free of cost.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The National Identity Card for the Differently-Abled

The National Identity Card for the Differently-Abled.

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Other documents, should they be requested

Other documents, should they be requested.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Modified Special Wheel Chairs for Persons Affected with Cerebral Palsy through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the District Differently…

During office hours, go to the District Differently Abled Welfare Office and ask the staff assigned solely to issuing and receiving completed applications for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.

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Complete every mandatory field on the form and…

Complete every mandatory field on the form and attach copies of each mandatory document (self-attesting them where required).

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Hand the completed and signed form, with the…

Hand the completed and signed form, with the documents, to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

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Ask the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer who…

Ask the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer who received the application for a receipt or acknowledgment, and check that it shows key details such as the submission date and time and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References