Kerala Government Designates Authority for High Support Needs under Disabilities Act

In accordance with the provisions outlined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the Government of Kerala has designated the Joint Director of the Social Justice Department as the competent authority for the acceptance and evaluation of applications pertaining to high support needs. Individuals with benchmark disabilities, along with their representatives, are encouraged to submit their requests for high support to the appointed authority. This notification serves to streamline the application process and ensure that individuals receive the requisite assistance as stipulated by law. This Notification was published on 11.03.2024.

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