1. What is the DDR ID card?
2. What are the uses of DDR ID card?
3. What are the discounts and privileges offered through the DDR ID card Benefits Scheme?
4. What information is captured on the DDR ID card?
5. Who can apply for the DDR ID card?
6. Where can I apply for the DDR ID card?
7. Does the DDR ID Card entail a fee for subscription and replacement of card?
8. Is the DDR ID card transferable?

1. What is the DDR ID card?

The DDR ID card is an identification card that is generated through the Developmental Disability Registry (DDR) for the safety and protection of persons with disabilities and seniors with dementia.  The ID cards helps cardholders to minimise them from being victims of wrongful accusation and provide a source of identification when they are lost.  Parents and caregivers can be at greater ease when persons with disabilities and seniors with dementia are unaccompanied outside of their homes.

DDR refers to the Developmental Disability Registry (DDR), an electronic system used by Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) to effectively manage client’s information and monitor client’s development over time. DDR can further aid VWOs in their collaborative efforts in the provision of coordinated services to clients. 

4. What information is captured on the DDR ID card?

The following information pertaining to the cardholder is reflected:

• Name and photo

• Date of birth

• Gender

• Contact of the social service agency

• DDR ID card serial number

• Residential address

• Residential and/or emergency contact number of parents/guardians

• Language spoken by the cardholder

• Special needs of the cardholder

Click here to view a sample of ID Card.

5. Who can apply for the DDR ID card?

Persons with disabilities and seniors with dementia who are Singapore citizens or Singapore permanent residents can apply for the DDR ID card. 

Please click here for terms and conditions governing the use of the DDR ID card.

6. Where can I apply for the DDR ID card?

Service users may apply for the card at their participating agencies registered on DDR. 

For those who are not receiving services from the listed VWOs, please contact the following for the issuance of a DDR ID card. Applications must be accompanied with an assessment report certified by a medical doctor or therapist who has confirmed the applicant's condition.

For seniors with dementia:

Alzheimer’s Disease Association
Caregiver Support Centre
204 Bukit Timah Road
Boon Liew Building #04-00
Singapore 229863

Tel : 6737 5667
Website : www.alzheimers.org.sg


For persons with disabilities:

Centre for Enabled Living Ltd
Tel: 6593 6437
Email : information@cel.sg
Website : www.cel.sg

7. Does the DDR ID Card entail a fee for subscription and for replacement of card?

NCSS will issue the first DDR ID card free-of-charge to clients through participating DDR-registered agencies.  Subsequent replacement cards issued may be chargeable at $2 each.

8. Is the DDR ID card transferable?

The DDR ID Card is not transferable and may only be used by persons to whom the card is issued to.