Who Are Qualified For PWD ID? Here’s A Guide on Coverage of Issuance…

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WHO ARE QUALIFIED FOR PWD ID – Here is a guide on the qualifications set for the issuance of the ID for persons with disabilities.

In the Philippines, the government wants to ease the burden of individuals with disabilities by providing priority access to services to these people as well as special discounts and privileges. These benefits can be obtained if one has a PWD ID.

The PWD ID which is issued by the Persons with Disability Affairs Office or the city/municipal Social Welfare and Development Office where the person lives must be presented in availing the discounts, privileges, and benefits set for an individual with a disability.

Truth be told that when most of us hear the words “disabled” or “disability”, what instantly pops in mind is a wheelchair or a person’s inability to stand or walk on his own. However, the reality is that there are a lot of disabilities which include mental incapacities.

Most of the mental disabilities are in-born while a lot of physical disabilities are due to an accident, a health condition, or an unforeseen situation resulting to it.

The Department of Health (DOH) has set a clear guidelines with regards to who are qualified for a PWD ID application. Here is the eligibility criteria in applying for the said identification document:

• Individuals with hearing disability

• Individuals with learning disability inclucing those that hinder learning reading, Math, writing, and other basic skills

• Individuals with speech impairment

• Individuals with disability from a chronic illness such as blindness due to diabetes, orthopedic disability caused by cancer, and other health conditions

• Individuals with visual disability like eyesight problems that cannot be corrected

• Individuals with mental/intellectual disability

• Individuals with orthopedic disability including those who have dwarfism

The application for the PWD ID may actually vary. The cities and municipalities may differ as to which department is tasked to released the said type of document for individuals who are dealing with disabilities whether in-born or acquired:

• Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) of the city hall or municipal hall
• Office of the Mayor
• City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
• Office of the Barangay Captain
• City/Municipal Health Office or its satellite offices
• NCDA office (for urgent cases)

To prevent wasting time, money, and energy for PWD ID application, it is best to know the steps in applying for it to ensure a smooth flow of application. While the issuer may vary, the general procedure usually bear the same steps.