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mentally retarded can respond to training and look after themselves,
and improved training facilities for them are being implemented
under the Rehabilitation Programme Plan. They can also qualify for
an allowance under the existing rules if they require substantial
help or constant attendance from others to cope with daily life.
However, the proposed introduction of a Disability Supplement under
the Public Assistance scheme may be expected to benefit some of
the moderately mentally retarded who qualify for Public Assistance.
Social Security Appeal Board
3.14
It is
A Social Security Appeal Board has been established to
consider appeals against any decision under the Public Assistance
scheme and the Special Needs Allowance scheme. The Board consists
of a chairman and two members, all of whom are unofficials.
primarily concerned either with questions of fact or with the
exercise of discretion and its decisions relate only to individual
appeals, that is, they do not constitute a precedent for other cases
coming before either the Board or the Director of Social Welfare.
The administrative procedures have been kept deliberately simple
and informal and the Board meets as frequently as is necessary.
The Government will establish additional boards if the workload
warrants it.
Accident Compensation
3.15
Accident compensation has developed naturally from the
efforts of the Government and the community to help those who have
suffered from natural disasters.
The Emergency Relief Fund came
into being in this manner, though in recent years it has been
largely funded by the Government. The Criminal and Law Enforcement
Injuries Compensation Scheme, also funded by the Government, is
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