About this social welfare scheme
The "Sanctioning of Touch Phone to Hearing Challenged – Speech Impaired" aims to provide touch phones to hearing and speech-impaired individuals who know sign language as per the Action Plan 2017-18. The Assistant Directors, Department for the Welfare of Different, distribute the touch phones.
The A.P. Differently Abled & Senior Citizens Assistance Corporation, Andhra Pradesh, "Sanctioning of Touch Phone to Hearing Challenged – Speech Impaired" under its action Plan 2017-18, aims to provide touch phones to hearing challenged – speech impaired individuals who know sign language. The touch phones are distributed by the Assistant Directors, Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled & Senior Citizens, and District Managers, A.P. Differently Abled & Senior Citizens Assistance Corporation.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Sanctioning of Touch Phone to Hearing Challenged – Speech Impaired (STPHCSI) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Dept of Social Welfare, WCD |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Andhra Pradesh |
| Official portal | apdascac.ap.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Application mode | Online |
|---|---|
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18+ years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18+ years
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Distribution of Touch Phones.
- Category I: Parent/Guardian income up to Rs. 15,000/- per month – full cost covered.
- Category II: Parent/Guardian income from Rs. 15,001 to Rs. 20,000/- per month – half of the cost covered.
- Category III: Parent/Guardian income above Rs. 20,000/- per month – full cost to be borne by the beneficiary.
Who qualifies
- The applicant's age should be 18 years and above.
- The applicant should be hearing challenged and speech impaired.
- The applicant should know the sign language (can communicate directly with each other i.e., two persons).
- The applicant must be able to use video relay service (VRS) to facilitate communication with non-signing individuals, with an interpreter at VRS acting as the intermediary.
- The applicant should be any one of the following:
- Student.
- Self-Employed
- Un-Employed.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 01: The interested student needs to visit the official website.
Step 02: Click on the "Online Applications" on the home page.
Step 03: Select the category "click here to apply for differently abled schemes"
Step 04: Now click on "Apply Online" respect to the scheme name.
Step 05: And confirm your registration.
If applicant was not register earlier
Step 06: Answer the above registration question as "No".
Step 07: Fill in your Aadhaar card name, Aadhaar number, Mobile number, email ID.
Step 08: Create a new password for this application.
Step 09: Click on "Register" After that get the registration number.
After the registration
Step 10: Click here to Login.
Step 11: Again, ask the same "Are you registered already: Yes/No Select "Yes".
Step 12: Enter email/mobile number and password.
Step 13: Click on "Login" and select the category again "click here to apply for differently abled schemes" .
Step 14: Fill out the application form for personal employment and disability detail.
Step 15: Click on "Submit".
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to receive a touch phone under this scheme?
Hearing challenged – speech impaired individuals who know sign language, are 18 years or older, and meet the income criteria.
What documents are required to apply for a touch phone?
Income certificate, Saderam certificate, Aadhar card, cell number, and self-declaration.
How often can an individual receive a touch phone under this scheme?
An individual can receive a touch phone once in their lifetime.
Who is responsible for distributing the touch phones?
The touch phones are distributed through the Assistant Directors and District Managers of the respective departments.
What measures are in place to prevent double or false claims?
Records of beneficiaries are maintained to avoid double or false claims, and a self-declaration is required.
Can the touch phone be transferred to another person?
No, the touch phone is issued to the individual and is non-transferable.
Is there an application deadline for receiving a touch phone?
Applications are received throughout the year, and eligible requests are processed as they come.
What happens if the touch phone is damaged or requires maintenance?
Maintenance and repair responsibilities are usually not covered by the scheme; beneficiaries should refer to the guidelines or contact the distribution office for specific assistance.
How is the touch phone distributed to the beneficiary?
The touch phone is distributed directly by the Assistant Directors or District Managers of the respective departments.
How is the cost of the touch phone determined for different income groups?
Full cost covered for incomes up to Rs. 15,000 per month, half the cost for incomes between Rs. 15,001 and Rs. 20,000 per month, and full cost for incomes above Rs. 20,001 per month.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines apdascac.ap.gov.in
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