Disability Services in Botswana
What is Disability Services?
Service and supports for people with disabilities are those government or other institutional services and supports specifically provided to enable people who have disabilities to participate in society and community life.
Disability Services in Botswana
hypo Kinetic Welness
Botswana Association of the Deaf
The Anitah Modise Foundation
3G Mobile Botswana
Camphill Community Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 4 types of disabilities?
There are many different types of disabilities such as intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental illness.
What facilities are given to disabled persons?
Karnataka is the first state to give monthly maintenance allowance of Rs. 400 to 4 lakhs persons with disabilities and Rs. 1000/- is being paid for the persons who have 75% and higher percentage of above disability.
Which Organisation in Botswana cares for people with physical disabilities?
Botswana Council for the Disabled.
How to apply for disability?
Visit Social Welfare Office with a copy of FIR to take the disability form. Submit the form with requisite documents. Appear before Disability Assessment Board on given date and time. You will be issued new disability certificate on the recommendation of the board.1
What types of services does the disability support services provide DSS?
The Disability Support Services (DSS) office provides a variety of services for students with documented disabilities, including learning disabilities, visual, hearing and mobility impairments, psychological conditions, acquired brain injuries, and other medical disabilities.
What is considered a disability?
A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions).
What is beliefs and attitudes towards disability?
In health and medicine, attitudes toward disability are defined as the cognitive and behavioral processes that involve judgment and favorable/unfavorable reactions to aspects of disability [10].
Who is eligible for disability support services?
These services are available to people who: are under 65 years old, and • meet the Disability Support Services Groups’ definition of being disabled, and • have had a needs assessment that says they need home based support services. To get household management you usually need to hold a Community Services Card.
How do I know if I have a disability?
We consider you to have a qualifying disability under our rules if all the following are true: You cannot do work and engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA) because of your medical condition. You cannot do work you did previously or adjust to other work because of your medical condition.
How to apply for disability?
Visit Social Welfare Office with a copy of FIR to take the disability form. Submit the form with requisite documents. Appear before Disability Assessment Board on given date and time. You will be issued new disability certificate on the recommendation of the board.