Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
Appropriate Governments and local authorities to undertake rehabilitation. (1) The appropriate Governments and the local authorities shall within the limits of their economic capacity and development undertake or cause to be undertaken rehabilitation of all persons with disabilities. (2) For purposes of sub-section (1), the appropriate Governments and local authorities shall grant financial assistance to non-governmental organizations. (3) The appropriate Governments and local authorities while formulating rehabilitation policies shall consult the non-governmental organizations working for the cause of persons with disabilities. 25-A : Rehabilitation.- (1) The appropriate Governments and local authorities shall undertake or cause to be undertaken services and programmes of rehabilitation, particularly in the areas of health, education and employment for all persons with disabilities. (2) The above services and programmes shall be:- (i) so designed as to begin at the earliest possible stage; (ii) based on a comprehensive assessment of individual needs and strengths; (iii) delivered as close to the residence of persons with disabilities as possible including in rural areas; and (iv) involve family care givers and guardians of persons with disabilities, for which adequate training shall be provided. (3) For purposes of sub-section (1), read with sub-section (2), the appropriate Governments and local authorities shall, subject to fulfillment of financial and other norms, and availability of budgetary allocation, grant financial assistance to non- governmental organizations. 34 Aids & Appliances to Persons with Disabilities