06.07.2018
New Delhi: In a shocking development, it has come to notice that the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 -- a new and reformed legislation -- is not proving helpful for students with visual impairment and hearing impairment in fulfilling their dreams of becoming a doctor. According to the latest report, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has accepted the recommendations of Medical Council of India (MCI) to not allow admission of students with 40 per cent visual and hearing impairments.It must be noted that students with such type of disabilities were treated as general category students prior to coming into force new Act and were debarred from pursuing MBBS degrees in medical colleges. As per the new Act, disability has been defined based on an evolving and dynamic concept and types of disabilities have been increased from existing 7 to 21, including low-vision and blindness.
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