About Disability Information Line
Due to lack of awareness among the persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) and the community, early identification and rehabilitation process gets delayed and also the benefits of services offered by Government and Non- government organizations towards the rehabilitation could not be availed by the target group.
Disability Information Line (DIL) is a telephonic information line to provide information on major disabilities. Disability related information on Causes, Prevention, Diagnosis, Intervention/Treatment, Aids & Appliances, Education, Employment, Service providers list, Government Schemes & Concessions are available in DIL. To provide state specific information and to provide local language support, DIL has been installed at different regions. The general awareness information is common at all regions and additionally each region has state specific diagnostic & fitment, educational and employment service providers list. It is an ongoing process to add more state specific information.
Disability Information Line is accessible round the clock through telephone as it is an Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS). Information can be obtained in English, Hindi or Regional Language. Service of Call attendant is also available during working hours. DIL can be accessed from any part of India by calling to the nearest center.