Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities launched “Eyeway National Helpdesk” for the blind and visually impaired at the Department Headquarters in Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Eyeway National Helpdesk is an initiative of Score Foundation with support from the Department and other organizations like Essel Foundation, Tech Mahindra Foundation and the Hans Foundation.
Now visually impaired citizens of India will be able to call the Eyeway Helpdesk on a toll free number, 1800-300-20469 and get queries addressed in their regional languages. Trained counsellors will share information, guide and connect the caller with relevant professional solutions.
- Information will cover living life with blindness, counselling, advocacy, personal or legal matters, government schemes and programs, employment or education, about making an accessible environment etc.
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