Singapore - Apply for DDR (Developmental Disability Registry) ID Card

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The applicant shall visit the office of the Social Service Agencies which are registered as members of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). Contact details of NCSS office Contact link
2. Collect the application form from the office.
3. Now complete the form with the necessary information and make sure you have all the documents in hand that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Attach the documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below with the completed application form.
5. Check the application form and then submit it to concerned person.
6. Pay the required fees to the concerned person.
7. The officer after validating the application form and the documents will provide you with an acknowledgement/receiving slip.
8. Once it is processed, and the card is ready, the applicant will receive an SMS or call on the registered mobile number to collect it.
9. The applicant will be required to carry the acknowledgement/receiving slip when going to collect it from the office.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Document indicating disability endorsed (signed) by a healthcare professional.
• Photograph of applicant

Office Locations & Contacts

Contact details of NCSS office Contact link
Contact details for Social Service Agencies Contact Link
Click on the “Participating Agencies” button. Then, click on the names of the agencies to access their websites and find the contact details by clicking on the “Contact us” button in their websites.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• The applicant should be certified of Developmental Disability.

Fees

The applicant can approach the authority for fees details.

Validity

It is valid forever unless it is revoked due to any reason.

Documents to Use

Application form online link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

The processing time is within a month.

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Instructions

• The DDR ID Card cannot be transferred to another person. It can be used only by the person to whom the card was issued.
• The benefits can be availed only by producing a valid DDR ID card.
• The ID card does not have any cash value.
• The DDR ID card should not be altered or modified in any manner.
• The DDR ID card belongs to the NCSS and must be returned when requested.
• Misuse of the DDR ID Card to get benefits may cause termination of the Card or removal of benefits without refund.

Required Information

Details of applicant:

• Name Of the applicant
• NRIC No.
• Mobile No. & Email
• Agency details
• Details of disability

Need for the Document

• It is required to avail the benefits offered to disabled persons.

Information which might help

There are various benefits of having a DDRID card. The details on the card will be useful for other people when they desire to extend help when needed. It also offers reduced rates for services and access to a number of facilities offered by member companies.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

More information online link

Others

The Developmental Disability Registry (DDR) is managed by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). The DDRID card can be created from this registry with the help of agencies who are members of NCSS.