PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AFFAIR UNIT
Person with Disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. (UN Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities).
The PDAU is the implementing arm of the programs for Persons with Disability. The unit main function is to monitor and advocate the rights and privileges for this sector in Zamboanga City.
The program is anchored under R.A. 9442 known as the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability as amended by R.A. 10754 known as An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability and Executive Order No. BC 02-2013 to summon violator/s relative to PWDs policies.
This program shall avail by Persons with Disability of Zamboanga City.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWD) ID
How to avail:
| FOLLOW THESE STEPS | IT WILL TAKE YOU | PLEASE APPROACH |
| 1. Secure PWD Form at PDAU or District Field Office. | 5 mins. | ROSE ANN C. SUAREZ
Social Welfare Officer I |
| 2. Comply the following requirements:
· .75 size recent picture four(4) pieces · Certificate of Disability from Medical Doctor · Certificate of Residency form the Barangay |
HENRY SALAC Social Welfare Aide |
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| 3. Submits the requirements for assessment at PDAU/District Field Office | 30 mins. | ROEL FRANCIS P. SAAVEDRA
Social Welfare Aide |
| 4. Records of Information and encode of ID Card. | 10 mins. | |
| 5. Transmits for signature of concern authority. | 3-4 days | |
| 6. Releases of PWD ID Card and Brief Orientation on the Right and Privileges for Persons with Disability. | 15 mins. |
7PDAU – OCSWD (Ground Floor) |
PROVISION OF ASSISTIVE DEVICE
How to avail:
| FOLLOW THESE STEPS | IT WILL TAKE YOU | PLEASE APPROACH |
| 1. Initial interview to indigent PWD/Immediate family. | 30 mins. | ROSE ANN C. SUAREZ
Social Welfare Officer I |
| 2. Comply the following requirements:
· One(1) whole body picture. · Medical Certificate indicates the disability and recommendation for the assistive device from the Medical Doctor · Certificate of Indigency from the Barangay. |
HENRY SALAC Social Welfare Aide |
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| 3. Submits requirements for Assessment and Preparation of Social Case Report | 1 hr. | ROEL FRANCIS P. SAAVEDRA
Social Welfare Aide |
| 4. Releases of Assistive Device | 15 mins. |
ASSISTING COMPLAINT ON THE VIOLATION OF RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
How to avail:
| FOLLOW THESE STEPS | IT WILL TAKE YOU | PLEASE APPROACH |
| 1. Initial assessment with complaint file by the Person with Disability/Representative with the following evidence (Official Receipt from Government and Private Entities) | 45 mins. | ROSE ANN C. SUAREZ, Social Welfare Officer I
HENRY SALAC, Social Welfare Aide ROEL FRANCIS P. SAAVEDRA, Social Welfare Aide |
| 2. Summons violator/s for hearing of the complainant. | 1 day | ULDARICO S. FABIAN, Social Welfare Officer IV |
| 3. Conducts Hearing proper | 2 hrs. | |
| 4. Elevates complaint to court and Other agencies when necessary |