Disability Equal Opportunity Policy 2019

Government of Bihar Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disablites (Department of Social welfare) Notification Equal Opportunity Policy for Persons with Disablites,2019 Background: The provision has been made for notification of Equal Opportunity Policy for Persons with Disablites under section 21, sub-section (i) of the Government of India enacted “Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) of Section 101 of the Act the State Government hereby, notifies Equal Opportunity Policy for Persons with Disablites, 2019 . This policy is focussed on the protection of equal opportunity right of persons with disabilities with reference to Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”. Objective: The Equal Opportunity Policy on the Rights of Persons with Disability attempts to address various themes with the ultimate goal of not only improving the quality of life of person with disability, but also to promote and safeguard equality, self-determination, dignity and social inclusion of persons with disability. Preventive measures should be in place to ensure that PWDs is not subjected to any form of unfair treatment or discrimination. Principles: i. Non-discrimination ii. Protection of Rights iii. Self-Representation iv. Empowerment v. Equality of opportunities Vi, Full'& effective participation in the community vii. Barrier free Access viii. Reasonable Accommedation x. Commitment to Quality life xi. Inclusion in society Policy Statements: A. Basic Infrastructure:- (1) To create a Barrier Free Access for PwDs to all Government infrastructure and public places by building, modifying and adapting. (2) To ensure approval of map of the proposed buildings to be constructed for the operation of public activities only in case of barrier free access for PwDs. (3) To ensure signage at different level in braille script as far as possible. (4) To ensure 5% preferential allotment of safe and accessible shelter to PwDs and their families. (5) To ensure 5% reservation in allotment of land on concessional rates for the purpose of promoting agriculture and Livelihood generation activities. (6) To ensure provision of reasonable accommodation and facility of attendant for PwDs at workplace by the employers. (7) To provide safety and security at community / institutional / mass level to the (8) To develop accessible and affordable multi-modal public transport system that will meet the needs of PwDs so that smooth transport facility is made available to them. (9) To make provision for reservation of seats and tickets on concessional rate to ensure safe and accessible journey for PwDs in the means of state transport. (10) To ensure the provision of escort to PwDs as per need to perform internal and external official works. (11) To ensure availability of automated electrical assistive device along with appropriate accessories. (1) To increase social sensitivity and social sentience towards PwDs through various public awareness programmes so that they would live a life of dignity. (2) To speed up awareness generation and increase mantle towards disability prevention measures duriag and after pregnancy (3) To undertake early detection & treatment, distribution of assistive devices and development of vocational training programmes in order to rehabilitate the PwDs. (4) The Government shall ensure hassle free online certification process for PwDs and benefit them through single window system. (5) The Government shall ensure that PwDs have the right, equally with others, to own or inherit property (movable or immovable), control their financial affairs and have access to bank loans, mortgages and other forms of financial credit and assistance. (6) To ensure effective participation of PwDs in planning, decision making and governance process. (1) To make available free and compulsory education to children with special needs (CwSN) at icast upto 18 years old. (2) To develop appropriate teaching system for PwDs. (3) Through inclusive education bring the PwDs in the mainstream of general education system. (4) To ensure participation of PWDs in adult cducation and Continuing Education Programme equally with others. (5) The Government shall include the right of PwDs in the curriculum in Universities, Colleges and Schools to spread awareness on disability issues. 6) To-apply 5% reservation for PwDs in all government/funded/supported institutions pply of higher education. (7) To promote higher education upper age relaxation shall be given for admission. (1) To ensure 4% reservation for PwDs in the vacancies in government, semi- government and all government aided institutions. (2) Encourage employment in private sector by appropriate skill development of PwDs, (3)To encourage PwDs for self-employment by providing subsidy and give priority in providing financial assistance to the self-help group formed by PwDs. (4) To ensure hassle free practice & creation of barrier-free environment and safety at the workplace. (5)To ensure special attention to transfer and posting of PwDs in high support group and their parents employed in Government, Semi-government, State public sector undertaking and Government-aided Organizations to be placed in their home town or any appropriate placc where specifically required care is available. No discrimination is to be made with respect to transfer and posting of PwDs. (6)To make specific schemes and provisions for unemployment allowance to all PwDs registered in Employment and Special Employment Exchanges. (7)To ensure appropriate reservation for PwDs under sports quota. (8)To ensurc 5% reservation for PwDs in all poverty alleviation schemes. (1) To ensure equal opportunities in recreation and cultural acon task for PwDs make the recreation venues, cultural venues, sports complex accessible. (2) To ensure their participation in sports and cultural competitions at local, state, national and international levels. This notification comes into force with immediate effect. By the order of Governor of Bihar Gi\ 1\ % Joint Dire{r(f'\a) Memo No.- 02/Sa.su-vi.yo-09/2017..7 bb. —+ Patna, Dated .. Copy to :- Superintendent, Government Printing Press, Gulzarbagh, Patna with a copy of CD for publishing in the extra ordinary Gazette of the State Government for information for all. It is requested to send 1000 copy of this in English and Hindi to this department at eagliest. Copy to :- Joint Secretary, Finance Department,(E- Gazette Cell) with a copy of CD for information and necessary action. &/{ Memo No.- 02/5a.su-vi.yo-09/2017... Memo No.- 02/Sa.su-vi.yo-09/2017...... QG)7 Patna, Dated l,% Copy to :- Chief Secretary, Bihar/ Development Commissioner, Bihar/Principal Secretary of Honorable Governor / Principal Secretary of Honorable Cf}ief minister / Principal Secretary/Secretary of department / all Department Head / all Divisional Education Project Council/ CEO, Jeevika/ CEO, State Society for Ultra Poor and Social Welfare “SAKSHAM”/ Director —in-charge, CRC/Director Red Cross Society patna/State level Bankers committee, SBI Head office patna/ administrator, SC Cooperative Development Corporation/ MD, Bihar State Backward Finance and Development Corporation/all Assistant Director, District Social Security/Disability Empowerment Cell/ all CDPOs and all officers of social welfare Department for information and necessary action. Qv/\’\‘ 9 Memo No.- 02/5a,sufvi.yo—09/2017..é.é.7.., Patna, Dated l/%l‘q Copy to :- Secretary/loint Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt of India, New Delhi for information. &/ 1;!) g Memo No.- OZ/Sa.su—vi.yo—09/2017...é 67 Patna, Dated }q Copy to :-Private Secretary to Honorable Minister Social Welfare / Principal Secretary, Department of Social Welfare for information. 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