It aims at reaching to every nook and cranny across India and providing information, services and support to people with disability (PwD) at a click. Target beneficiary - The app is directed towards providing support and services to people with disability. For the purpose of capturing their needs and extending information & services support beneficiaries are categorized under 6 age groups, 0-5 yea
rs, 6-11 years, 12-17 years, 18-35 years, 36-50 years and 51 years & above. Objectives -
Outreach of PwDs Information Portal Services Support
Outreach of PwDs -
It is conducted at two levels. Initially the user creates and completes his profile filling in his/her basic details in an online form. And, then the Sarthak team connects with the user and would capture his/her needs and requirements based on one to one interaction and capture their responses on predefined items based on age groups. Information Portal -
With the intent to become a One-Stop-Solution for PwDs across age groups and disability categories, it provides following information in structured manner -
• Information about Government Schemes, Policies & Provisions such as Disability certificate, pension, transport concessions, reservations and others
• Details of Government, Private and Non Profit service providers in the areas of Health, Education, Skill, Employment and Rehabilitation
• Details of National/International scholarship programs for PwDs
• Details of Free/Concessional Assistive device providers
• Online resources such as Braille/Online/Audio Books, details of assistive devices and matrimonial services.
• Upcoming events such as Assistive Device Camps, Job Fairs and others
Services -
• Services such as Counseling, Guidance, Early Intervention, Education, Skill development, Employment, Career Growth and Career Continuance support to people with disability
• Parents' Counseling, Guidance and support to Parents of Children with Special Needs
• Engagement, Sensitization and Knowledge Sharing with change makers and aspirants in the Disability sector.
• Updates of latest developments in disability sector such as Assistive Devices, Judicial Orders, Government Provisions, research and development
Features -
1. Accessible Platform for disability categories
2. Help Desk Support to counsel and guide users over Chat & Calls
3. 6 Language Support - Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali
4. Feedback mechanism to resolve concerns and queries on timely basis
Play Store link- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.sarthak_android&hl=en
App Store Link- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/capsarathi/id1544617332
