The present book is a one- place compendium of four legislation concering mental helath, equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation of the disabled,setting up of the Rehabilitation Council of India and the National Trust for the welfare of persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multipal disabilities. The legislation have been discussion in relation to the respective rules and regulations and available case laws.

In addition, it provides upfront insight into the Conventions of the United Nations pertaining to the disabled, the provisions in the Constitution of India and in various other general Statutes which have a bearing on the disabled. It also contains information on concessions and opportunities for the disabled.

This book, first of its kind, is expected to be of use to lawers, judges, bureaucarts, social workers working in the area of the disalied and all not- for profit organisaton in India and abroad serving the cause of the disabled. * (less)