The government has a set of laws that address the needs of Persons with

Disabilities (PWDs) in the country. These privileges can be availed by

presenting a special PWD identification card.

What is PWD ID
A PWD ID is a valid identification card issued to persons with disabilities. This card
serves as a proof for availing of the benefits and privileges for PWDs.

Getting a PWD ID is free and valid for three (3) years. Same documents are needed for
renewal. However, the requirements should be updated and latest.

Who can apply for PWD ID

According to the Republic Act 10754, PWDs “are those with long-term physical, mental,
intellectual or sensory impairment which in interaction with various barriers may hinder
their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.” Below are
the PWD ID qualifications:

 Physical incapacity (e.g. amputation, spinal injury, post-polio)

 Visual, speech, and hearing impairment (e.g. blindness, mute, deaf)
 Intellectual, psychosocial, and psychiatric disability (e.g. schizophrenia, bi-polar
disorder)
 Learning disability

A person should manifest indications of a disability acknowledged by a medical

professional through a clinical abstract or medical certificate.

PWD ID requirements
To be able to obtain a PWD card, the applicant must complete the following PWD
requirements:

 Accomplished Philippine Registry Form for Persons with Disability (This form is
available on local government offices, National Council on Disability Affairs,
Department of Health, and Department of Social Welfare and Development. You may
also download the file or register online at the Department of Health’s Philippine
Registry For Persons With Disability.)
 Barangay Clearance
  Two 2×2 ID picture for the application form, and one 1X1 ID picture for medicine
booklet
 Medical certificate or clinical abstract from a physician

How to apply for a PWD ID

Here are the steps on how to get a PWD ID:

1. Gather all the required documents. Ensure that you have the complete documents to have
a faster approval.
2. If the applicant is unable to appear in person for the application, a family member may
take over on behalf of the applicant. The representative must present an authorization
letter signed by the PWD applicant.
3. After the verification of submitted documents, the forms will be forwarded to the health
center near your municipality. The appointed officer will fill out a certification form and
will input the submitted data to the Philippine Registry for PWD.
4. Then, the PWD applicant must submit the certificate of disability and approved
application form to the nearest office of Social Welfare, NCDA, or DSWD for the actual
issuance of ID. This typically takes only a few minutes to be issued.