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Clear, practical guides on assistive technology in India — how to fund a device, what AAC means, setting up a screen reader, and more. Written in plain language and checked against official sources.
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- GuideFunding & schemes
How the ADIP scheme helps you get assistive devices
ADIP is a central government scheme that helps eligible persons with disabilities get aids and appliances — like hearing aids, wheelchairs, and mobility devices — free or at a reduced cost.
Read· 4 min - GuideFunding & schemes
Getting a UDID card: a step-by-step guide
The UDID (Unique Disability ID) is a single card that records your disability details and works as proof across government schemes. Here is how to apply online.
Read· 3 min - ArticleCommunication
What is AAC? A plain-language introduction
AAC means Augmentative and Alternative Communication — ways to communicate that add to or replace speech. It helps children and adults who find talking difficult to be understood.
Read· 5 min - ArticleVision
White cane or electronic travel aid? How to choose
A white cane and an electronic travel aid do different jobs. This guide explains how each helps a person who is blind or has low vision travel safely, and how they work together.
Read· 4 min - GuideVision
Setting up a screen reader on Windows and Android
A screen reader speaks aloud what is on the screen, so a person who is blind or has low vision can use a computer or phone. Most devices already have one built in, or a free one you can install.
Read· 4 min - FAQGetting started
Choosing assistive technology: common questions answered
New to assistive technology? These plain answers cover where to begin, how to pay for a device, and how to avoid buying the wrong thing.
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