Disha - Early Intervention and School Readiness Scheme
This scheme aims at setting up Disha Centres for early intervention for Person with Disability (PwD) in 0-10 years of age covered under the National Trust Act, through therapies, t...
Key details
Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
**Day Care:** Day-care facilities to PwD for at least 4 hours in a day.1. **Staffing:** Provision of Therapies, trainings and providing support to family members.1. **Counselling:** Counselling and guidance especially for Activities for Daily Living (ADL) must be provided to parents or guardians of PwD with regular follow-ups by RO to ensure that parents or guardians attend a minimum number of counselling sessions.1. **Transport Facilities:** Registered Organisations can also provide transportation facilities to PwD in case it is mutually suitable for both. 1. **Assessment and Evaluation:** PwD should be assessed and evaluated by experts in the related field on a regular basis to understand their individual needs and also to monitor the progress of the PwD.
Eligibility (who can apply)
Following are the eligibility criteria that a PwD should have to be enrolled under Disha Centre:
PwD should be in the age group of 0-10 years.
PwD should have one of the disabilities covered under the [National Trust Act, 1999,](https://thenationaltrust.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/National%20Trust%20Act%20-%20Englsih.pdf) which are Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Enrolment of PwD at the Disha Centre/Registered Organization:**
Applicant PwD visits Disha [Centre ](https://thenationaltrust.gov.in/content/centre-sanctioned-list.php)with parents/guardian and required documents1.
Disha Centre conducts PwD Assessment Test:
Fit for school: Guidance provided; parents choose school or Disha Centre, exit if not interested.
Parents interested in Disha Centre proceed to the next step.
Concerned RO checks LIG/BPL funding eligibility; National Trust generally funds based on RO information, with verification if needed.
Parents/guardians submit Enrolment Form with required documents; RO maintains separate files for each PwD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Disha - Early Intervention and School Readiness Scheme / what is the eligibility?
Following are the eligibility criteria that a PwD should have to be enrolled under Disha Centre:
1. PwD should be in the age group of 0-10 years.
1. PwD should have one of the disabilities covered under the [National Trust Act, 1999,](https://thenationaltrust.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/fil...
What are the benefits of Disha - Early Intervention and School Readiness Scheme?
1. **Day Care:** Day-care facilities to PwD for at least 4 hours in a day.1. **Staffing:** Provision of Therapies, trainings and providing support to family members.1. **Counselling:** Counselling and guidance especially for Activities for Daily Living (ADL) must be provided to parents or...
How to apply online for Disha - Early Intervention and School Readiness Scheme?
**Offline**
**Enrolment of PwD at the Disha Centre/Registered Organization:**
1. Applicant PwD visits Disha [Centre ](https://thenationaltrust.gov.in/content/centre-sanctioned-list.php)with parents/guardian and required documents1. Disha Centre conducts PwD Assessment Test:
1. Fit for...