Match List - I with List - II.

List – I		List - II
A.	The Salamanca Statement	I.	1992
B.	The Rehabilitation Council of India Act	II.	1995
C.	The Persons with Disabilities Act	III.	2006
D.	National Policy for Persons with disabilities	IV.	1994

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 

The correct answer is - A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III

Key Points

• The Salamanca Statement
  • Adopted in 1994 at the World Conference on Special Needs Education.
  • Focuses on inclusive education and the rights of children with disabilities to receive education.
• The Rehabilitation Council of India Act
  • Enacted in 1992 to regulate and standardize training policies and programs for rehabilitation professionals.
  • Aims to ensure the quality of services provided to persons with disabilities.
• The Persons with Disabilities Act
  • Enacted in 1995 and focuses on the rights and opportunities for persons with disabilities.
  • Provides for education, employment, and social security for persons with disabilities.
• National Policy for Persons with Disabilities
  • Introduced in 2006 to address the needs and rights of persons with disabilities.
  • Emphasizes on prevention, early detection, education, employment, and rehabilitation.

Additional Information

• Inclusive Education
  • Inclusive education ensures that all children, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, learn together in the same age-appropriate classroom.
  • It is a fundamental principle of the Salamanca Statement.
• Legislation for Disabilities
  • Several laws have been enacted globally to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, ensuring equal opportunities and preventing discrimination.
  • Examples include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD).
• Rehabilitation Services
  • Rehabilitation services are critical in helping persons with disabilities achieve and maintain optimal physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological, and social functional levels.
  • These services include medical care, therapy, counseling, and vocational training.