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Disability Law / Disability ID Card
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The colleagues from department 50/21 "Disability Law" in the Social Affairs Office can now be found on Level -2, Rooms 19 and 20 of the District Office, Moltkestr. 42, 51643 Gummersbach. This area is accessible via the elevator on the ground floor (main entrance of the District Office). During service hours, you can submit applications or collect forms there. For detailed consultations, an appointment with the contact person must be arranged in advance. You can reach them at 02261/88-5077 or by email at schwerbehindertenrecht@obk.de.
Please note that personal consultations can only take place by prior appointment.
Severely disabled individuals can obtain a Severely Disabled ID Card upon application, which allows them to prove their entitlement to certain benefits.
If the application is submitted informally, the application form will be sent with the acknowledgment of receipt. The form can be used for both initial applications and change requests. It is important to complete the application fully.
To clarify the facts, medical reports, hospital reports, and documents from other social service providers are used (provided they are not already attached to the application). This requires the applicant's declaration of consent (see application form).
The extension of the validity period of the severely disabled ID card should be applied for in good time before it expires.
The validity of the ID card can also be extended by the city or municipality where the severely disabled person resides or has their usual place of residence, for up to 5 years at a time. However, the city or municipality may only extend the ID card for one year if the last validity period was less than 5 years.
Further detailed information can be found on the website of the Münster Regional Government.
Contact
Contact outside service hours:
Fax No.: 02261 88-9727250
Email : schwerbehindertenrecht@obk.de
Julia Benz
Sarah Faust
Michaela Groth
Markus Heemann
Daniela Jackels
Inga Melechin
Sonja Nahlik
Carsten Patzig
Ute Thomas
