Life made easy for people with disabilities!
Under the autonomous Punjab Vision of Chief Minister Punjab, the provision of wheelchairs, hearing aids and other assistive devices for people with disabilities is ongoing. 📌
To apply online, visit: adwc.punjab.gov.pk
Government of Punjab’s commitment: Ensuring the provision of assistive devices to all eligible people with disabilities and senior citizens. ☎ For more information and guidance, contact your nearest District Social Welfare Office or call the helpline at 1312.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
GENERAL
- Resident of Punjab
- Possess a valid CNIC or B-Form, or valid CNIC of guardian in case of minor or intellectually impaired (A copy of the identification document must be attached with the application).
- Disability Assessment Certificate issued by the Disability Assessment Board, in case of wheelchairs, prosthetic, orthotics and other such assistive devise except hearing aids.
- Recommendations of Need Assessment Committee for all category of assistive devices.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. WHEELCHAIRS
| Standard or Motorized | Electric Wheelchairs |
| Both Pediatrics and Adults are eligibleThe minimum age is 3Must have upper limbMust possess a Disability CertificateBody weight is less than 150 KgParaplegic having power less than 2/5Intact function (power more than 3/5)Patient with joint contractures (not treatable)Severe Osteoarthrosis (Patient is unable to walk even with support)Chronic Diseases – Like Myopathies neuropathiesRenal failure (dialysis)Cancer patient (unable to walk) | All four limbs are paralyzed or weakPower in upper limb not less than 2/5not more than 3/5Highly skilled professionals who require mobility for work (must attached proof of profession)Students of higher education, technical colleges who need mobility aid for educational purpose (must attach proof of registration in educational institution duly attested by head of the institution) |
B. PROSTHETICS
| Upper Limb (Myoelectric prosthetic) | Lower Limb (Modular or Convention) | Other Conditions |
| Above Elbow or Below Elbow AmputationAge 15-45 yearsMust have Disability CertificateMust have intact cognitive domainsGood life expectancy (more than 3 years)Students + working (on job) | Above Knee or Below Knee AmputationMust have Disability CertificateMust have intact cognitive domainsGood life expectancy (more than 3 years)Older group above 50 years must have Cardiac EvaluationAll Cardiac and Pulmonary patients must have respective fitnessStudents + working (on job) | Conventional prosthetics will be provided for lower limb above- knee disabilities/amputations.Modular prosthetics will be provided for lower limb below-knee disabilities/amputations.Myoelectric prosthetics will be provided for upper limb disabilities/amputations.Must receive a need assessment and recommendation from the designated orthopedic. |
- HEARING AIDS
Eligibility Criteria:
- Audiometric value between 50-80 dB (moderate-severe impairment as per WHO guidelines).
- Must receive a need assessment and recommendation from the Hearing Aids Need Assessment Committee.
- ORTHOTIC AND OTHER DEVICES
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have Disability Certificate
- Must have good condition
- Good life expectancy (more than 3 years)
- Must have respective fitness
- TRI MOTORCYCLE
Eligibility Criteria:
- 18-45 years of age
- Employed either in public or private sector (must attach evidence)
- Present some viable business option/ employment opportunity (evidence required)
- Active/mobile PWDs who demonstrate a need for enhanced mobility (need assessment by orthopedic) Inpiduals with severe mobility impairments who cannot use traditional mobility aids (need assessment by orthopedic).
- Have intermediate or above
APPLICATION PROCESS
- The Department will invite applications for provision of Assistive Devices, by mentioning all types, through an open advertisement in prominent national newspapers, electronic and social media.
- The applicants shall submit through online application on the portal developed by the SW&BM department in collaboration with PITB, link of the portal shall also be given in the advertisement.
- Applications received through Maryam ki Awaz will also be considered.
- Each applicant can select only one assistive device or one required prosthetic from the list given on the portal.
- Persons with Disabilities meeting eligibility criteria can submit application for provision of Wheelchairs, Prosthetic, Orthotic and other such Assistive Devices, whereas, anyone meeting the eligibility criteria can submit application for provision of Hearing Aids.
PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF THE APPLICANT
- Disability Certificate verification
- Address verification
- Mobile number verification
- In persons verification of the applicant including current picture
- Applicant need assessment verification as recommended by concerned orthopedic or audiologist.