Process on How To Apply for PWD ID in the Philippines
HOW TO APPLY FOR PWD ID – Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get a Person-with-Disability ID in the Philippines.
In the Philippines and even in other countries, a part of population is composed of individuals who are dealing with disabilities. It can be the inability to see, to walk, to hear, or to fully live life the normal way. Undeniably, a disability can be a huge challenge most especially to those whose disabilities do not allow them to live normally.
In PH, the government wants to help the individuals with disabilities by easing certain things like giving discounts, prioritiy access to services, and benefit offers. These can be obtained through having PWD ID that can be presented in availing many privileges for individuals faced with disability.
The PWD ID is issued by different government agencies depending which office is tasked to do so in the city or municipality where the PWD is a resident or is currently based. Here are the offices that release the said type of document:
- National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) office
- City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
- Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) of the city hall or municipal hall where you live
- City/Municipal Health Office or its satellite offices
- Office of the Barangay Captain
- Office of the Mayor
How to apply for PWD ID? There is an easy process. Here are the steps that you may follow to get this type of ID in the Philippines:
Step 1 — There is a set of the eligibility criteria for the PWD ID application. Here are the cases considered for the issuance of this type of ID:
- 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 psychological disability including depression, bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other long-term and recurring mental and behavioral issues.
- Individuals with orthopedic disability including those who have dwarfism
- Individuals with visual disability like eyesight problems that cannot be corrected
- Individuals with mental/intellectual disability
- Individuals with hearing disability
Step 2 — Gather all the documentary requirements set for the PWD ID application.
Step 3 — Visit the office that releases the PWD ID in your area and submit the documentary requirements.
There are several benefits for the cardholders of the PWD ID. The cardholder must bring it all the time to avail the privileges at any time of the day.
