List of PWD ID Qualifications for Application
PWD ID – You can check here the guide on who are qualified to apply for the Identification Document for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
A part of the populace in every country is composed of individuals who are dealing with disabilities. These are not only individuals who have physical disabilities or those who cannot walk. Inability when it comes to hearing, the sense of sight, and other senses may also qualify to the category.
In the Philippines, Filipinos who are dealing with disabilities may get a PWD ID. It can open a lot of privilege for them most especially those whose disability stops them from making a living. The said ID has several benefits including discounts in groceries and many services, express lanes, and VAT examption.
Who are qualified to apply for a PWD ID in the Philippines? Contrary to what many people know, the said type of identification document is not only for individuals who are on a wheelchair or those who are bedridden.
To check the qualifications in getting the identification document for persons with disabilities, here is a guide on the coverage:
- Individuals with speech impairment
- 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 hearing disability
- Individuals with learning disability inclucing those that hinder learning reading, Math, writing, and other basic skills
- Individuals with disability from a chronic illness such as blindness due to diabetes, orthopedic disability caused by cancer, and other health conditions
- Individuals with mental/intellectual disability
- Individuals with orthopedic disability including those who have dwarfism
- Individuals with visual disability like eyesight problems that cannot be corrected
Aside from the aforementioned eligibility requirements, there are documentary requirements for PWD ID application that must be prepared and submitted. The application can be made at any of the following offices depending on your city or municipality:
- Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) of the city hall or municipal hall
- NCDA office (for urgent cases)
- City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
- Office of the Mayor
- City/Municipal Health Office or its satellite offices
- Office of the Barangay Captain