Assistive Device Finder
Find the right assistive devices and mobility aids based on your body part and medical condition. Get recommendations with price estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Assistive Devices
Lower Limb
- • AFO Brace (Foot Drop)
- • Knee Brace
- • Walking Stick / Cane
- • Walker / Rollator
- • Wheelchair
Upper Limb
- • Wrist Splint
- • Elbow Support
- • Arm Sling
- • Hand Grip Aids
- • Shoulder Support
Government Assistance for Assistive Devices
Get free or subsidized assistive devices through these government programs
Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) Scheme
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Provides aids and appliances to persons with disabilities at subsidized rates
Benefits
- •Wheelchairs, tricycles, and motorized vehicles
- •Hearing aids and cochlear implants
- •Visual aids and Braille devices
- •Prosthetic and orthotic devices
- •Up to ₹10,000 subsidy (50-100% based on income)
Eligibility
- •40% or more disability certified by Medical Board
- •Monthly income below ₹20,000 (for 100% subsidy)
- •Valid Disability Certificate
- •Indian citizen
How to Apply:
Apply through District Social Welfare Office or online portal with disability certificate, income proof, and doctor prescription
Scheme for Implementation of Persons with Disabilities Act (SIPDA)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Implements provisions of RPwD Act 2016 including awareness and accessibility
Benefits
- •Accessibility audits of government buildings
- •Sign language interpreter training
- •Awareness campaigns
- •Research and statistics on disability
- •Legal aid and rights protection
Eligibility
- •All persons with disabilities
- •Government departments
- •Educational institutions
- •Public service providers
How to Apply:
State governments and institutions apply for grants to implement accessibility and awareness programs
About Assistive Devices in India
Assistive devices help persons with disabilities perform daily activities independently. In India, various government and private organizations provide these devices at affordable rates.
You can purchase assistive devices from ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India), local medical equipment stores, or apply through the ADIP scheme for subsidized or free devices based on your income category.