Parents of children with disabilities in India are encountering substantial administrative and logistical challenges while attempting to secure a Unique Disability Identity (UDID) number. Sangeeta Prajapati, for instance, has spent multiple nights at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi to facilitate the necessary medical evaluations for her daughter, who has autism. These assessments are mandatory for the UDID application process and require comprehensive testing of cognitive, social, and adaptive skills, alongside screenings for various physical comorbidities. Because these evaluations are conducted over multiple hospital sessions, the process places a heavy burden on families seeking essential government benefits. The complexity of these requirements highlights the systemic difficulties caregivers face when navigating the healthcare infrastructure to obtain formal disability recognition for their children.
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