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Action in Autism Announces Initiatives for World Autism Acceptance Month

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Embracing the rallying call of “Nothing About us, without us,” Action in Autism is putting neurodiversity at the heart of its mission. As part of its dedicated acceptance and action campaign, the organisation has curated a series of programs in Durban designed to champion the rights of autistic individuals and their families throughout World Autism […]

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Autism in the Workplace: Removing Barriers and Unlocking Potential

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Autism in the workplace remains widely misunderstood, yet many of the challenges autistic employees face have less to do with ability and more to do with environment. Research shows that individuals on the autism spectrum often have strong skills in specific areas, but struggle with workplace expectations built around social interaction and fast-paced communication. One

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Why disability inclusion in the workplace needs to move beyond compliance

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South Africa’s push toward disability inclusion in the workplace is gaining momentum, but the reality is that many organisations still fall short. Historically, disability representation in businesses has hovered around 1%, with little accountability to improve this. The introduction of a 3% employment target for persons with disabilities changes that. It shifts inclusion from a

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Understanding autism during Autism Acceptance Month

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April is Autism Acceptance Month and focuses on building a deeper understanding of autism and what inclusion really means. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, processes information, and experiences the world. It is called a spectrum because it presents differently in every individual. Many people

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Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace: The Challenges You Can’t See

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If you see someone at work using a wheelchair, wearing a hearing aid, or using an assistive device, you usually recognise that the person has a disability. But not all disabilities are visible. These are known as invisible disabilities. An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that cannot be seen from the

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ACSA Opens Aviation Internships for Graduates with Disabilities

Graduates, Learnerships & Workplace Readiness /

For many young South Africans living with disabilities, the biggest barrier to employment is not talent — it is access to opportunity. Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is now opening that door. ACSA is inviting graduates aged 18–34 to apply for an 18-month internship programme designed to help young professionals gain real workplace experience inside

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Building Pathways to Work for People With Intellectual Disabilities in South Africa

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Access to employment plays a crucial role in promoting independence, dignity, and social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities in South Africa. While national unemployment rates remain concerningly high, structured support programmes and inclusive employers are creating pathways into the workforce that recognise individual strengths and workplace support. The Department of Employment and Labour promotes

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The Hidden Mental Health Struggle Facing People with Intellectual Disabilities

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Mental health challenges affect millions of people worldwide, but research shows that people with intellectual disabilities experience anxiety and depression at much higher rates than the general population. Intellectual disability involves limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive skills such as communication, social interaction and independent living. While many individuals with intellectual disabilities lead fulfilling lives,

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Understanding Intellectual Disabilities This March

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Intellectual disabilities affect how a person learns, communicates, and functions in daily life. The condition is often misunderstood and surrounded by inaccurate assumptions. Intellectual disability is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins in childhood and affects how a person learns, communicates, and functions in daily life. It starts before the age of 18 and continues into

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