Acid attack survivors to come under disability law

Persons afflicted with Parkinson's disease and acid attack survivors will soon be considered disabled under law. 
●    The Persons with Disabilities Bill (PWD), which is set to be tabled in Parliament, lists 21 infirmities. 
●    People falling under these 21 categories will be recognised as disabled and be eligible for affirmative action and benefits under the law.
●    A proposed amendment to the 1995 Act had increased number of disabilities from seven to 19. 
●    However, the bill was referred to a group of ministers for discussion and two more categories were added. 
●    They argued that the disorder was a debilitating stigma in rural areas and recognising it would help sensitise the general population. 
●    The other key additions to the 1995 Act are autism, thalassemia, haemophilia, multiple sclerosis, sickle cell disease and dwarfism.