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Impact Report
Disability Programme - 2021
Year: 2021
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Community Support & Humanitarian Relief
Programme at a Glance
₹
1,00,000
Budget Used
2,870
Total Reach
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574
Direct Beneficiaries
2,296
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 4
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Disability Programme Expenses (2021) was launched by The Dream Welfare Society as a “Support & Sustain” intervention during the second wave of COVID-19, a period that created a double crisis for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). With a total expenditure of ₹1,00,000, the programme provided micro-support including assistive device repairs, medicine refills, corrective aids, and facilitation of UDID (Unique Disability ID) cards. The initiative supported 200 of the most vulnerable PwDs, directly impacting 574 individuals (PwDs and their primary caregivers) and indirectly benefiting 2,296 community members. At an average cost of ₹500 per beneficiary, the programme restored mobility, reduced caregiver burden, and unlocked long-term social security benefits such as government pensions.
Key Findings
- Small maintenance support prevents severe mobility regression
- “Repair over replace” dramatically increases cost efficiency
- UDID facilitation unlocks lifelong government benefits
- Supporting PwDs significantly reduces caregiver stress
- Disability interventions generate high social multiplier effects
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Disability Programme - 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Budget | ₹ 1,00,000 |
| Direct Impact | 574 |
| Indirect Impact | 2,296 |
| Total Reach | 2,870 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Lack of Aadhaar and documents for UDID registration
- Social stigma leading to hidden PwDs
- Pandemic restrictions limiting medical assessments
- Closure of rehabilitation centers and hospitals
Learnings
- Small repairs can unlock major livelihood outcomes
- Information access is as important as financial aid
- Camp-based assessment is more efficient than only home visits
- Partnerships with local digital service centers speed up registrations
Methodology
- Audit of case files and expenditure bills
- Verification of UDID acknowledgement receipts
- Home visits to 20% beneficiary households
- Observation of repaired assistive devices in use
- Caregiver focus group discussions
- Before–after mobility and functionality assessment
Impact Analysis
- Extended lifespan of assistive devices
- Reduced scrap waste through repair-based approach
- Improved mobility and daily functioning
- Better hygiene and health outcomes
Conclusion
The Disability Programme Expenses (2021) demonstrated that dignity, mobility, and social inclusion can be restored through timely and empathetic micro-support. By investing ₹1,00,000 to support 200 PwDs, the programme directly improved 574 lives and indirectly influenced nearly 2,300 community members. The initiative stands as strong evidence that low-cost, high-empathy interventions can deliver exponential social returns and long-term resilience for persons with disabilities.
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