Yap said that despite current legislations which aim to provide support in terms of employment, education, health, and accessibility among others, PWDs are still at a disadvantage in several facets of society.

 "They experience disproportionately high poverty rates as they have additional expenditures related to their disability which depend on their functional difficulties, health conditions, and support needs and other expenses related to the lack of accessibility and inclusiveness in their communities," stated in the bill.

Under the proposal, all poor PWDs, as certified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Council on Disability Affairs, will receive the subsidy from the DSWD.

 The assistance "may be waived if the PWD is capable of supporting his/her own self or his/her family," as assessed by the DSWD field office. (JDP/RMC- PIA CAR)