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The Protocol for Divyang Children, launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development with expert inputs from DEPwD and MoHFW, outlines 3 step-intervention comprising of

  • Screening of early disability signs
  • Inclusion in community events and empowering families, and
  • Referral support via ASHA/ ANM & Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) teams.

While emphasizing on nurturing environments, inclusion, and celebrating differences for Divyang children, the protocol serves as a comprehensive guide for district administrations, ensuring special educational and nutritional needs to be addressed effectively.

Research indicates that one-third of disabilities can be prevented if addressed adequately through early detection. Early intervention offers specialized support and services for at-risk infants, young children with disabilities, or developmental delays, along with their families. Timely assistance and treatment can significantly improve a child's health, development, well-being, and participation in family and community.

During screening, parents are counselled to seek more information to help their child’s development. The parents are constantly made aware and are informed of the children’s progress through inclusion. Support to parents is provided to apply for ‘Unique Disability ID,’ online disability certificate and approaching Chief Medical Officer/District Medical Officer for verification and assignment of specialists, throughout referral.

AWWs are encouraged to engage in a variety of activities covering different developmental domains that may help creating an enabling environment for a special child at/ around the AWC. It may include senses like sight, hearing, movement, and touch.

This approach allows children with delays or special needs, who may lack in either of the senses, to participate actively through others even before formal diagnosis or referral is initiated. AWWs can employ strategies to boost confidence in Divyang children, emphasizing their potential for independence despite challenges. By supporting children, parents, and communities, AWWs can help them understand that Divyang children can lead fulfilling lives and achieve growth and development.

Though there are various kind of disabilities but keeping in view the context that caters to beneficiaries and communities through an Anganwadi Centre, in this protocol majorly 4 main categories along with its sub-categories have been covered.

  1. Physical disabilities
    1. Locomotor disability (movement issues),
    2. Visual impairment (sight issues),
    3. Hearing issues and Speech and language disability
  2. Intellectual difficulties
    1. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
    2. Autism Spectrum Disorder
    3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    4. Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia (difficulty reading)
    5. Learning Disabilities Dysgraphia (difficulty writing)
    6. Learning Disabilities: Dyscalculia (difficulty with numbers)
  3. Blood disorders
    1. Thalassemia
    2. Haemophilia
    3. Sickle Cell Anaemia
  4. Other behavioural problem
    1. Mental health problems in children (3-6 years)

The UDID for Divyang Children offers several benefits and aids, including health support like free or subsidized assistive devices, physical/mental therapy, counseling, and healthcare. It also provides educational support such as reservations in school/college admissions, scholarships, and skill training assistance. Financial assistance includes reservations in public jobs or monthly/annual financial aid. Additionally, access to government schemes is another advantage. 

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Last updated : 7/7/25, 6:33 AM
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