IN THIS POST
– What Does PWD Mean?
– What is a Disability Certificate?
– Benefits of a Disability Certificate
– Eligibility Requirements
– Required Documents
– Application Process
– How to Get Disability Certificate in Lahore
– How to Get Disability Certificate in Other Cities
The procedure to get a Disability Certificate in Punjab is a rather straightforward process if you know exactly where to go and what documents to take along. The Government of Punjab has established Disability Assessment Boards at each District Headquarter (DHQ) Hospital in the province for the issuance of this certificate. These assessment boards are overseen by the Punjab Social Welfare Department.
Here is your complete guide detailing the process for applying for a Disability Certificate in Punjab.
What Is Meant By ‘Person With Disability’?
The term Person with Disability, or PWD, is used for individuals living with a certain physical and/or developmental disability.
‘Disability’ in itself is a wide-ranging term. According to the Disabled Persons (Employment & Rehabilitation) Act, a disabled person means someone “who, on account of injury, disease or congenital deformity, is handicapped for undertaking any gainful profession or employment in order to earn his livelihood.” It also includes a person who is blind, deaf, physically handicapped or has an intellectual disability.
What is a Disability Certificate?
Disability Certificate can be defined as an official document or a registration certificate issued by the provincial government. It allows people with disabilities to have their rights and help them avail certain benefits and facilities. This document also includes the findings of the Disability Assessment Board about the nature of disability of the certificate holder.
The Disability Assessment Board comprises officers from Punjab Social Welfare Department, the medical superintendent, and doctors of the hospital.
What is the Benefit of a Disability Certificate?
The federal and provincial governments of Pakistan provide certain benefits and concessions to people with disabilities.
Here are some of the noteworthy facilities that an individual can avail after obtaining a Disability Certificate in Pakistan:
- Employment quota of 2 percent
- Tuition fee concession up to 75 percent in government institutions and up to 50 percent in private institutions
- Provision of Special Computerized National Identity Card (SCNIC) under NADRA
- About 50 percent concession on total charges of air, railway and road fares
- Free medical treatment in all government hospitals and dispensaries
- About 30 percent discount in utility stores
- Provision of rehabilitative aids wheelchairs, artificial limbs, and hearing devices, among others, for PWDs
- Special quota in Federal and Provincial Public Service Commission
- Special relief on the import of wheelchairs and other items related to disability
Eligibility Requirements
As per the Disabled Persons (Employment & Rehabilitation) (Amendment) Act, 2012, any individual with a disability can apply for a Disability Certificate in Pakistan. These certificates are issued on both a temporary and permanent basis.
To obtain a Disability Certificate in Punjab, the applicant must be a resident of the province and must apply for assessment and registration through their concerned Social Welfare District Officer.
Documents Required to Get a Disability Certificate in Punjab
Wondering how to get a Disability Certificate in Punjab? Here is a list of documents that one needs to present in order to obtain one.
- Duly filled application form
- Copy of CNIC or B Form, in case the applicant is under 18 years of age
- Educational degrees and certificate (if any)
- Two passport-size photos
How to Get Disability Certificate in Punjab: Application Process
Here is the complete step-by-step process for applying for a Disability Certificate in Punjab.
Step 1: Obtain the prescribed registration form from the Punjab Social Welfare Office located in DHQ Hospital or the Office of Deputy Director of Social Welfare
Step 2: Fill the form and attach the required documents. Some documents may require the stamp of a Gazetted Officer
Step 3: Submit the disability form at the Punjab Social Welfare Office or the Office of Deputy Director of Social Welfare
Step 4: Wait for the Social Welfare Officer to prepare the case and schedule a meeting of the Medical Board for the Disability Assessment
Step 5: Appear before the Disability Assessment Board on the scheduled date and time
Step 6: One recommendation of the medical board, the Punjab Social Welfare Department will issue the Disability Certificate in the favour of the PWD
Step 7: Collect the certificate from the Office of Deputy Director of Social Welfare on the given date
It is imperative for the applicant to appear in person for the assessment.
How to Get Disability Certificate in Lahore
Any persons with disability who own domicile of Lahore can get a Disability Certificate from the following government hospitals:
- Services Hospital, Jail Road, Lahore
- Munshi Hospital, Sagian Wala Bypass, Data Ganj Bakhsh Town, Lahore
Moreover, you can contact the Punjab Social Welfare Divisional Office in Lahore to learn more about the application process.
Address: Divisional Director, SW&BM, 126-B, Ahmad Block, New Garden Town, Lahore
Phone Number: 042-99330279-80
How to Get Disability Certificate in Other Cities
Individuals who live in cities other than Lahore can visit their respective DHQ Hospital.
You can also contact your Punjab Social Welfare Divisional Office for further information.
Rawalpindi Division
Address: Divisional Director, SW&BM, Social Welfare Complex, Khana Road, Rawalpindi
Phone Number: 051-4474010
Multan Division
Address: Divisional Director, SW&BM, Social Welfare Complex, MDA Chowk, Multan
Phone Number: 061-9200554
Bahawalpur Division
Address: Divisional Director, SW&BM, House No. 35/C, Model Town “A”, Ghaznavi Road, near Habib Bank Chowk, opposite Dar-e-Arqam School, Bahawalpur
Phone Number: 062-9255099
Dera Ghazi Khan Division
Address: Divisional Director, SW&BM, Social Welfare Complex, Jail Road, Dera Ghazi Khan
Phone Number: 064-9260557
Sahiwal Division
Address: Divisional Director, SW&BM, Liaqat Road near Partab Bagh, Sahiwal
Phone Number: 040-9200445-46
Faisalabad Division
Address: Divisional Director, SW&BM, Social Welfare Complex, 508-D, People Colony No.1, D-Ground, Faisalabad
Phone Number: 041-9220157
Gujranwala Division
Address: Divisional Director, SW&BM, Abdullah Street No.1 near Najeeb Memorial Girls High School Gill Road Civil Line, Gujranwala
Phone Number: 055-9200146
Sargodha Division
Address: Divisional Director, SW&BM, 5-X-Block, New Satellite Town, Opposite PTCL Exchange, Sargodha
Phone Number: 048-3211272
That brings an end to our guide on how to get a Disability Certificate in Punjab. In case you have any queries or feedback, feel free to get in touch with us by emailing at blog@zameen.com.
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