Instructions for applying for a subsidy for Orbit Research’s products

This document is designed to guide you through the process of applying for the Orbit Reader 20 at a subsidized rate of ₹22,000, made possible through our partnership with VOSAP (Voice of Specially Abled People).

To apply for this opportunity and determine your eligibility, please follow the steps outlined below in the later sections of this document. However, before you start the application process, please make sure to keep a soft copy (JPEG, PNG, PDF format and not more than 2MB of size) of the following documents handy as you will not be able to complete the application without them. Also, before uploading, please name the documents in the name of beneficiary. You will need to start the application from beginning once you close the application form – there is no ability to save an incomplete application form.  Here is the list of items:

  1. UDID/Medical Certificate (A certificate issues by designated medical officer)
  2. Government Issued ID (Birth Certificate/Voter ID/ Adhaar)
  3. Income Certificate (an official document issued by the state government to certify an individual’s income.) If you do not have an income certificate, then you can upload Ration card/APL card/BPL card.
  4. Reference letter from a community leader (A letter from community activists, school officials etc.)
  5. Self Declaration (This is a letter from yourself to declare the authenticity of the information provided)
  6. Full Picture of the beneficiary (A photo showing an image from head to toe)

Note: Samples of above listed documents have been provided at the end of this handbook. Please refer to them to avoid any mistakes.

If you have got these documents with you, you are ready to fill out this application.

Please follow the steps below to start the application process:

  1. Please click on this link: https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/partnership-with-vosap-for-subsidy-on-orbit-reader-20/
  2. This will take you to our website’s announcement page where you will be able to get more information about our partnership with VOSAP
  3. On the same page at the bottom, you will see a hyperlink Please click here to avail the subsidy, which you need to click on.
  4. This will take you to the VOSAP page, here you will need to enter your “Full Name”, “Email address” and then click on “Submit”. Please find below a sample screenshot for your reference.

 

   5. Once you submit your Full Name and Email address, you will receive an email with a link to complete the application. Below is the screenshot of how the email will look like and where you need to click on that email.

  1. After you click on the link to begin the application, the first section will be for your personal details as listed below along with the screenshot:
  1. Full Name
  2. E-mail
  3. Phone (WhatsApp number if possible)
  4. Birth Date
  5. Disability Type
  6. Explain how Disability Limits your Functioning
  7. Guardian/Representative/Organization Name
  8. Partner Organization– Please select “Orbit Research”
  9. Country
  10. State
  11. City
  12. District

 

  1. After filling out the personal information in first section, scroll down to the next section where you need to select the device – Please select “Orbit Braille Reader(Any age 20 Cell)”. Please refer to the screenshot below:

  1. After selecting the device, scroll down and fill in other required details as listed below. Kindly refer to the screenshot provided.

  1. Govt ID Number (UDID/Aadhar Card/Pan Card/Voter ID Card)
  2. Did you receive any Assistive Devices in past?
  3. Primary Use of Assistive Device
  4. Explain the Usage Purpose in Detail (For Example ” Education/Professional work etc.) 
  5. Tell us about you and your family (For Example: What does their parents do, how many members are there in the family, does anyone else in the family has disabillity)
  6. Family income per year
  7. Delivery Center (Please select Orbit Research from drop down)
  8. Delivery Address (Automatically filled)
  1. Once you have filled out the details scroll down and select the “Checkbox” to certify that the details are correct and then click on “Next Step” to proceed further with the application. Below is the screenshot of how the checkbox and next step button look like.

  1. On the next page your email address will be automatically filled out, you just need to upload the required documents listed below and enter the delivery address. We have also attached the screenshot below the list for your reference.
  1. UDID/Medical Certificate
  2. Government Issued ID (Birth Certificate/Voter ID/ Adhaar)
  3. Income Certificate
  4. Reference letter of community leader ( A letter from community activists/school officials/ Office Managers/ Colleagues/ Tehsildar/ Sarpanch/ Ward Member(Corporate)/MLA/ President of Co-operative housing society etc.)
  5. Self Declaration
  6. Full Picture of the beneficiary
  1. Once you have uploaded the documents, please select the “Checkbox” to confirm that the information submitted is accurate and then click on “Submit” button to complete the application process. Below is the screenshot showing the same.

12. After you have submitted the application, you will receive the confirmation email from VOSAP and after verifying your eligibility, you will be notified about the steps that need to be followed.

 

Note: Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us, if you face any difficulty in the application process and we will be more than happy to assist you.

Email: subsidy@orbitresearch.com

Phone/Whatsapp: 7041900866

Sample Documents

Please note that these samples are just for reference purpose and cannot be used directly to upload/attach to the application.

UDID/Medical Certificate:

Government Issued ID (Birth Certificate/Voter ID/ Adhaar):

 

 

Income Certificate:

Note: If you do not have income certificate then you can upload your Ration card or APL card or BPL card

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference Letter from a community Leader:

Note: This needs to be printed on the Organization’s letterhead. Below are some examples of eligible people who can issue this letter.

  1. Students: The Principal or a teacher of the school can issue this letter
  2. For employees: The employer or manager/higher authority can issue this letter
  3. For others: Sarpanch of the village or official from a ward office etc.

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Sample Format below:

Date: _________________

To, Voice of SAP

Subject: Recommendation letter for ____________________________________________ I am pleased to recommend the above mentioned beneficiary (whom I know personally) for receiving the assistive device or self employment kit from Voice of SAP by applying on the Voice of SAP Portal.

  • I certify that the beneficiary is genuinely needy and is verified by me
  • The necessary documents have been verified for the beneficiary to receive the device.

This device will help the beneficiary to lead an empowered and independent life.

Thank You.

 

Your sincerely,

Name and Title of Recommending person:_________________________________________

Email:

Contact Number of Recommending Person:

Name and Seal of organization

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Self-Declaration:

Affidavit / Self Declaration by VOSAP Beneficiary

  1. I know, and am also explained too, that the support given by Voice of SAP is not just a donation but is support to harness my abilities, learn more, earn with dignity, achieve mobility etc. with the assistive device or self employment kit being given to me.
  2. I will use this assistive device / tools/ equipment only for the above mentioned purpose.
  3. I will not sell this assistive device or self employment kit. If it is found by the organization or their representatives, the organization has all rights to seize the equipment. I am solely responsible for this act.
  4. I will not rent these assistive device/tools/equipment to other party. In that case, organization has all rights to seize them.
  5. If the given products, property, items are found unused for more than three months, the organization will serve cautionary notice in writing or by phone or email. If the products are found unused after the cautionary notice (one month of cautionary notice), organization has all rights to seize the products, and will give it to other persons with disabilities with the same terms and conditions.
  6. I will not transfer this assistive device/tools/equipment to any other person or any family member.
  7. The above terms and conditions have been read out and explained to me, I solely agree with the above terms and conditions.
  8. I will provide updates as and when needed as to how these equipment, assistive devices are helping me in my life, earn money etc.
  9. The organization is authorized to do regular follow up in person and/or by phone, collect the information, take pictures, video etc. for future communication, publication etc.

For Applicant:

Name of Guardian (if applicable) Name of the Beneficiary

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

Place: Place:

Phone number:

Witness 1:                                                                               Witness 2:

Name:                                                                                     Name:

Signature:                                                                                Signature:

Date and Place:                                                                       Date and Place:

Phone Number:                                                                       Phone Number: