Many people still feel confused about what types of disabilities are covered under the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act). We published a full article and an infographic about RPWD Act — but we are still getting queries on what disability conditions are covered under the act. So, we decided to publish another infographic on this matter.
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Title: Types of Disabilities Covered under the RPWD Act
Date produced: 18 May 2018
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Summary of Disabilities Covered under the RPWD Act 2016
Summary of RPWD Act 2016 is also available in sign language.
The number of recognized disability conditions has been increased from 7 to 21 in the RPWD Act 2016. The new list of recognized disabilities include three blood disorders and acid attack survivors have also been included in the list.
Read about Types of Disabilities in Hindi Language
Following are the disability conditions included in the RPWD Act 2016:
- Blindness
- Low-vision
- Leprosy-cured persons
- Hearing Impairment (deaf and hard of hearing)
- Locomotor Disability
- Dwarfism
- Intellectual Disability
- Mental Illness
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Chronic Neurological conditions
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Speech and Language disability
- Thalassemia
- Hemophilia
- Sickle Cell disease
- Multiple Disabilities including deaf-blindness
- Acid Attack victim
- Parkinson’s disease
The RPWD Act 2016 was enacted by the Indian Parliament to fulfill India’s obligation to the UNCRPD. India had ratified the UNCRPD on 01 October 2007.
Some of these condition are open to interpretation. For example, “chronic neurological condition” does not really define which conditions are covered. Same is the case with “specific learning disabilities”. People affected by such conditions should contact their doctors and ask them if their condition could be covered under the act.
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Is major depression comes under mental illness and can I get a disability certificate for this.
thanking you.
please acknowledge.
No, I don’t think so. Although, depression is indeed a mental illness — but I don’t think it would be considered as a disability. However, if depression is chronic, it may be seen as a disability. You should take the opinion of a qualified psychiatrist.
The lacuna in the Act is that a person with heart ailment is not included in the definition of person with disability. I think such person ought to be included in the definition.
Unable to hear from one of the ear, does it also comes under RPWD 2016?
Well, Rakesh, it’s a tricky situation. I can think of only two solutions. One, you apply for another certificate and see if the other medical board gives you 40% or more disability. But if your disability is indeed less than 40% then it is better that you apply in General category for jobs where loss of two fingers does not matter.
I have complete hearing loss of one of my ears congenitally. Am I eligible!?
Hello Sir,
I have Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Its a mental illness.
Is it also considered as a disability according to act?
From where I can get a complete list of mental illness. I googled it but didn’t find a satisfying answer.
OCD is one of the mental conditions for which a disability certificate can be issued.
हॅलो, सर मुझे दोनो कानोंसे सुनाई कम देता है [80% Hearing Loss] मेरे पास सिव्हिल हाॅस्पिटल के द्वारा दि गई Disability Certificate है पर मै गुंगा नही हुं तो क्या मै RPWD 2016 के लिए पात्र हुं?
Yes, you are eligible.
Hello sir, I m deaf and dumb 100 Percent. kya mujhe competitive exams me Writer/helper mil skta h?
Hi sir,
Is colour blindness a type of disability? I am a colour blind person, I am facing so muny problems, I don’t get selected for the government job. I think it is not any disability.
Please guide me on it.
Thanks
Hello Sir,
I’m stammered. am I eligible to apply for PwD certificate? Does it come under speech and language disability?
hip joint replasement preson is a under disability act ?
I am suffering from writers cramp — as a result I am not be able to write with normal speed. I have problem in signing on cheques and writing in various examinations. Is my disability covered under RPWD act? If yes please name the disability concerned.
borderline personality disorder is under illness
hello sir,
my 14 years son is suffering from congenital heart disease. can he get a disability certificate ? what will be his category from 21 types of disabilities ? please help me .
In my understanding No as I am also having congenital disease but not getting any advantage.
Hello Sir
i just want to know as hemophilia is now covered under RPWD ACT 2016 is there any sub category or grade to get PWD certificate under this act .
like i am hemophilic with moderate factor IX deficiency with does i come under the act to apply for PWD certificate
dear sir,
whether nature of disability as temporary will come under RPWD act.
Respected Sir, I had hemiplegia 3 year ago and didn’t recovered with finer movements. Does the hemiparesis come under RPWD Act?
You may be able to get disability certificate depending on the extent of your condition. Please see the Chief Medical Officer of your district hospital.
My son has disgrahia, discalculia and comprehension dyslexia. DO these categorise under specific learning disabilities?
yes it is, Following are the disability conditions included in the RPWD Act 2016
sl no 13 Specific Learning Disabilities
Hi Sir,
Can Paralysis covered under Physically handicapped?
Please let me know
If paralysis is causing issues like problems in movement or mental issues, then the disability certificate may be issued. You should contact the nearest government hospital.
Respect sir,
I am a person with sickle cell disability with more than 40%. Than how and from where i get the person with disability certificate? where we have to apply for it?
Hi Sir,
I have Parkinson’s Disease, from where i can get the disability certificate. Right now I am living at Bathinda (punjab), but i am from Delhi – NCR.
Genetic disorder is in ph category or not ??
Sir, I have bowed legs, crowded teeth, large head. Am I physically handicapped?
Sir, I am having a neurological disease called “Writer’s Cramp” due to which my writing has become illegible and my writing speed has also become very slow…I can’t control movements through a pen…I also feel difficulty in doing other things with my hands as they tremor very often…does this disease come under the disability criteria?
Sir, I have bowed legs, crowded teeth, large head. Am I physically handicapped?
Madras of Association the deaf to All Boy and Girl Deaf
Dear Sir,
Is a kidney transplanted person ( renal transplant ) is covered under Disabilities Act 2016 ?
Hi Lalit,
thanks for your initiatives which is actually helping a lot of people. My query would be if Color Blindness is categorize as disability by Govt ?
Thanks
Rakesh
my husband is diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease- ALS in January 2018 which is a progressive disease with muscle loss, and gradually affected both the upper limbs and lower limbs as well as lost speech 100%.
Is he eligible for disability certificate ?
i need disability certificate form for decibel and member board kerala
i need disability certificate form for decibel and member board kerala.. where download form??
I have Fibromalgia. Do I quality?
I have my tonsils removed ,will i be considered as handicapped person.
May I know if Cardiovascular diseases in children is considered a disability?
Is Index finger amputation (complete) of the Right hand who is a right hander a physical disability? If yes what is the percentage?
My husband has severe arthritis in his arms & legs would he be classed as disability ?
What is a disability certificate? Can I get one for Inclusion Chronic Miosistis?
Please let me know Acromegaly will come under PWD category as i see in US it is coming .
If yes , from where to get the certificate ?
Do stammering comes under speech and language disability? Can i get a disability certificate for the same?
i have learning disability certificate from Mumbai sion hospital
but how can doctors measure my disability in percentage becasue it is a mental disability till my college i got concession but the act says learning disability also comes under 21 disabilities with minimum 40 % disability it is not physical so that we can tell it is mentall disability
plz guide me for my future how can i apply for government exams from any pass regarding travelling etc. am i eligible ?
Am a patient with post operative status PID-L5-S1 (spine operation) done in 2016 and till date having problem while walking or climbing of staircases etc. Further, now weakness and numbness in left leg, giddiness while climbing of staircases, bedwetting etc. Treatment is being taken. However, no respite. Can I opt for a disability certificate. Kindly advise
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Does this qualify as a conditin that requires accomodation, such as telephionic appearances?
Is Hyperthyroidism or Graves’s Disease considered in disability criteria?
Hello, sir!
My one leg has permanent screws, rodes, wires and plates inside the foot area.
And I walk with crutches sticks, so, will it come under PWD category or not? I mean, can I get a disability certificate?
Hi sirs,
I’m 65 in Nov.2020. I had emergency surgery July that has left me disabled (SDI) and not working (as an RN for 40 yrs). I have had spinal stenosis for many yrs. with leg, foot pain, imbalance and urgency which I have managed with being younger, injection, PT, exercise etc. I now how bowel urgency from my recent surgery. My FRA is 66+2 mos. Do I fit PWD category or have any chance of SSDI?
can a paitent of hirayama diseases is able to get a pwd certificate?
Yes, he may. Hirayama Disease may cause locomotor disability. Please see your doctor in this regard as only a qualified doctor can assess your condition.
loosing an eye come under diability or not
Please read the answer here: https://wecapable.com/one-eyed-person-disabled-handicapped-certificate/
SIR, I am type 1 diabetic can i get disability certificate?
Here is the answer: https://wecapable.com/diabetes-disability/
Hey, I wanted to know that if a person with chronic pancreatitis is eligible for a PWD certificate?
Can I get disability certificate for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD)?
Sir I had got disability certificate for hearing for 70% loss and I also have speech problems so will I get disability certificate for speech
Sir I had got disability certificate for hearing for 70% loss for whole life permanently. but when I went for medical board i got tested and got 50% loss in both. What will happen my old certificate? will it be cancelled or they will issue a new certificate.
I have no ears on both side from by birth neither I can hear properly I had loss of 63db and 65 db in both years so will I eligible for disability certificate.
Sir, I’m suffering from psoriasis an incurable skin disease which affects both of my hands. Sometimes I couldn’t write using my hand as I feel pain. My skin cells break and bleed. Is this a disability? Can I apply for a disability certificate?
Hello sir, I’ve choroidal osteoma and I barely see anything with my right eye. Can I get UDID card?
Sir i have type 1 diabetes and hashimotos thyroiditis, can i get a pwd certifficate. Please reply sir, its really very urgent!
No. Your conditions do not qualify you to get a disability certificate.
Is grade 4 filariasis covered under the disability act.
Is Ankylosing Spondylitis a disability? Can I get a disability certificate for the same, as my symptoms are progressing?
Ankylosing Spondylitis may give rise to locomotor disability. You should contact the CMO of your district to see if your condition qualifies for disability certificate.
Hello Sir/Madam,
This is Suvarna 44 years, I’m here to share what I’ve been facing is spondylitis, L4 L5 S1 S2 compression since 14 years. I’m also facing sjogrens syndrome, arthritis and fibromyalgia.
I can’t sit or stand or walk for long time.
So just wanted to know if I can get the disability certificate.
Thanking you
Suvarna from bangalore.
Yes, you can get disability certificate for your son.
Hello
I had a heart surgery and have 2 stent in my heart. Difficulties in a daily work or hard work . Can I get a disability Certificate in any of the 21 list? Can I apply under disability in gov job?
What all diseases comes under Chronic neurological conditions ?
Hello sir I have epilepsy and I am suffering since the age of 17 It’s been 9 years I am still unemployed I try to stay at home most of the time. Is this condition comes under mental illness or neurological disorders? Please suggest something sir
Sir my child has been diagnosed with severe separation anxiety disorder. Is she eligible?
Is uneven teeth considered under disabilities?
Does one side hypoplasia of limbs (mainly left leg shorter than right leg do come under this act?