Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDUNIPPD)
New Delhi, India
(PDUNIPPD)
Role in Physical Disability Rehabilitation
Core Services:
- Comprehensive rehabilitation services for physical disabilities.
- Training in assistive technology and mobility aids.
- Independent living skills development.
- Research for innovative rehabilitation solutions.
Table of Contents
1. Overview and Establishment
Establishment:
- Founded in 1975 as an autonomous body.
- Operates under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan).
- Part of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Named after Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Indian philosopher and leader.
Objectives:
- Enhance functional abilities and independence.
- Improve quality of life through rehabilitation.
- Promote accessibility and inclusion.
- Develop innovative assistive technologies.
2. Functions and Activities
Rehabilitation Services
- Physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
- Custom prosthetic and orthotic services.
- Mobility training and aids provision.
- Pain management programs.
- Post-surgical rehabilitation.
Education & Training
- Vocational skill development programs.
- Assistive technology training.
- Independent living skills workshops.
- Professional caregiver education.
- Accessibility awareness training.
Research & Development
- Innovative assistive technology research.
- Rehabilitation methodology studies.
- Accessibility solution development.
- Inclusive design innovations.
- Mobility aid improvements.
3. Specialized Rehabilitation Programs
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
- Amputee rehabilitation and care.
- Cerebral palsy management.
- Post-polio residual paralysis care.
- Sports injury recovery programs.
4. Community Engagement
- Disability awareness campaigns.
- Accessibility audits and consultations.
- School and workplace inclusion programs.
- Rural outreach initiatives.
- Advocacy for disability rights.
5. Collaborations and Partnerships
- National partnerships with medical institutions.
- International technology collaborations.
- Government scheme implementations.
- NGO network for community rehabilitation.
- Academic research partnerships.
6. Impact and Recognition
Empowerment Outcomes:
- Thousands rehabilitated to independent living.
- Successful vocational placements.
- Innovative mobility solutions developed.
- Improved accessibility standards nationwide.
Accolades:
- Recognized as Center of Excellence.
- National awards for rehabilitation innovations.
- International recognition for research.
- Accredited training programs.
PDUNIPPD continues to pioneer innovative approaches in physical disability rehabilitation, creating more inclusive communities across India.
National Institutes for Disability Rehabilitation in India
India has established several specialized national institutes to empower persons with different types of disabilities:
- AYJNISHD(D): Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Divyangjan
- ISLRTC: Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre
- NIEPID: National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
- NIEPMD: National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities
- NIEPVD: National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities
- NILD: National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities
- NIMHR: National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation
- PDUNIPPD: Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities
- SVNIRTAR: Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research
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