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IN THIS POST<\/strong>
– What Does PWD Mean?<\/a>
– What is a Disability Certificate?<\/a>
– Benefits of a Disability Certificate<\/a>
– Eligibility Requirements<\/a>
– Required Documents<\/a>
– Application Process<\/a>
– How to Get Disability Certificate in Lahore<\/a>
– How to Get Disability Certificate in Other Cities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is your complete guide detailing the process for applying for a Disability Certificate in Punjab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Meant By \u2018Person With Disability\u2019?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The term is used for an individual living with a physical or developmental disability <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The term Person with Disability, or PWD, is used for individuals living with a certain physical and\/or developmental disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Disability\u2019 in itself is a wide-ranging term. According to the Disabled Persons (Employment & Rehabilitation) Act, a disabled person means someone \u201cwho, on account of injury, disease or congenital deformity, is handicapped for undertaking any gainful profession or employment in order to earn his livelihood.\u201d It also includes a person who is blind, deaf, physically handicapped or has an intellectual disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Disability Certificate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Disability Assessment Board comprises officers from Punjab Social Welfare Department, the medical superintendent, and doctors of the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Benefit of a Disability Certificate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Issuance of a Disability Certificate allows an individual to avails special facilities and concessions <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The federal and provincial governments of Pakistan provide certain benefits and concessions to people with disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the noteworthy facilities that an individual can avail after obtaining a Disability Certificate in Pakistan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n