Inclusion, Equality and Social Welfare

The Assistance for the Visually Impaired may be awarded to a person who is fourteen (14) years of age and over, who is completely or partially visually impaired.

A Disability Assistance may be awarded to a person with a disability who is 16 (sixteen) years of age and over suffering from either, a total paralysis or a permanent total severe malfunction, or else a permanent total disability through the amputation of one of the upper or lower limb. The Disability Assistance is also awarded to a person who has a hearing and/or speech impairment.

A Severe Intellectual Disability Assistance may be awarded to a person with a mental and general learning disability who is sixteen (16) years of age and over, and can be engaged in a gainful occupation.

A Severe Disability Assistance may be awarded to a person with a physical disability who is sixteen (16) years of age and over, and can be engaged in a gainful occupation.