Early Intervention Centre for Infants and Young Children with Hearing Impairment

Description
The "Early Intervention Centre for Infants and Young Children with Hearing Impairment" was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. This scheme has established early intervention centres for infants and young children with hearing impairment in all districts except Thiruppur and Ramanathapuram. These centres provide training to develop speech and language skills, aiming to integrate children into regular schools by the time they reach 5 years old.

Benefits
• Infants and young children with hearing impairment are given the training to develop speech and language skills.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary child should be between 0-6 years.
2. The beneficiary child should have hearing impairment.
3. The beneficiary child should not have any other disabilities.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The parents/guardian should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect fille…
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Step 1: The parents/guardian should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique id…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• National Identity Card of the Differently Abled.
• Birth Certificate.
• Any Other Document If Required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there Early Intervention Centres in all districts?
A: Yes, Early Intervention Centres are established in all districts except Thiruppur & Ramanathapuram.

Q: What age group is eligible for admission?
A: Children aged 0-6 years with hearing impairment are eligible.

Q: Are children with additional disabilities eligible?
A: No, children with additional disabilities are not eligible.

Q: Where can I get the application form?
A: The application form is available at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.

Q: Where can I address grievances?
A: Grievances can be addressed to the Assistant Special Officer at the Commissionerate for the Welfare of Differently Abled No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai - 600 005.

Q: What training do children receive at the centres?
A: Children receive training to develop speech and language skills for integration into normal schools by age 5.

Q: Is there a fee for the training?
A: No, there is no fee for the training provided at the centres.

Q: Are there transportation facilities for children?
A: Transportation facilities may be available for children attending the centres.

Q: Who is the authority for submitting the application?
A: The application is to be submitted to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

Q: Are there any specific admission deadlines?
A: There may be specific admission deadlines depending on the centre's policies.

Q: Are parents involved in the training process?
A: Parents are involved in the training process at the centres depending on the centre's policies.