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What does benchmark disability mean?

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What does benchmark disability mean?

Benchmark disability refers to having at least 40\% disability of any type recognized under the RPWD Act 2016. So, to be in the category of having benchmark disability, a person has to have at least 40\% disability as mentioned on her disability certificate or UDID Card.

Is Low Vision a benchmark disability?

For persons with low vision in the better eye and social blindness in the worse eye, the current classification awards 40\% or 75\% disability….Table 4.

Category of visual impairment Visual acuity with both eyes using best possible correction*
20/70 20/200
6/60 3/60
2 1/10 (0.1) 1/20 (0.05)
20/200 20/400

Is PwD and PwBD same?

We all know that PwD means Person with Disability. The full form of PwBD is Person with Benchmark Disability. The term PwD is all encompassing and thus every disabled person would become a candidate. But PwBD automatically exclude those who have less than 40\% disability.

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What are the 7 disabilities?

1 – Mobility and Physical Impairments.

  • 2 – Spinal Cord Disability.
  • 3 – Head Injuries – Brain Disability.
  • 4 – Vision Disability.
  • 5 – Hearing Disability.
  • 6 – Cognitive or Learning Disabilities.
  • 7 – Psychological Disorders.
  • 8 – Invisible Disabilities.

    • Who is eligible for PWD?

    Who can get a PWD ID? Any Filipino with a permanent disability can apply for a PWD ID. Republic Act 10754 defines persons with disability as those with “long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments” that interfere with their interactions in society.

    Which category is PwBD?

    The full form of PwBD is Person with Benchmark Disability. By writing PwBD, the government tries to eliminate confusion among disabled candidates. The term PwD is all encompassing and thus every disabled person would become a candidate. But PwBD automatically exclude those who have less than 40\% disability.

    What does “person with benchmark Disability” mean?

    “person with benchmark disability” means a person with not less than forty per cent. of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms,…

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    What is benchmark Disability under RPWD?

    Benchmark disability refers to having at least 40\% disability of any type recognized under the RPWD Act 2016. The new Act recognizes 21 types of disabilities. So, to be in the category of having benchmark disability, a person has to have at least 40\% disability as mentioned on her disability certificate or UDID Card.

    What is the difference between bench mark disability and autism?

    A person with more than 40\% Disability is considered to be a person with Bench Mark Disability. But what is very very confusing is how a Doctor comes to this conclusion in view of the following points. Autism is not just Autism. In medical language it is called as Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    How to declare a child as having bench mark disability?

    Procedure of declaring a child as having “Bench Mark Disability” must be thrown into dustbin and new procedure must be adopted. Thanks.

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