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RNIB has deserted braille users says blind campaigner

In Focus, In the News / Disability Connect

A disabled campaigner claims the disability charity RNIB has “washed its hands” of those with the most significant levels of visual impairment, after scrapping its long-established free braille transcription service. By John Pring – Disability News Service Connor Scott-Gardner (pictured), a blind campaigner from Leeds, has accused RNIB of hypocrisy and discrimination after it called […]

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The disability inclusion wake-up call: Are you prepared?

Current Affairs, In the workplace / Disability Connect

With the proposed increase in disability employment targets, employers are being called to do more than tick a compliance box; it’s time to look inward and explore the impact, challenges and importance of an inclusive workplace culture. By Tarryn Mason – Progression As part of the ongoing consultations around the sectoral targets relating to the

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Disability Smart Awards 2025 finalists announced

The Business Place, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized / Disability Connect

Business Disability Forum has announced the finalists of its Disability Smart Awards 2025. These annual awards are a platform for showcasing the work of organisations, teams and individuals to help improve the life experiences of disabled people as employees and as consumers. 1 in 4 people in the UK has a disability and the estimated

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Building an inclusive UCT through new online course

Disability Spotlight, In Focus / Disability Connect

Creating a truly inclusive learning and working environment means going beyond compliance – it requires a shift in mindset, institutional culture, and daily practice. At the University of Cape Town (UCT), the “Transformation through Disability Inclusion” course was developed to address these challenges, ensuring that all staff have the tools to create a more accessible

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Working from home: Q&A with disability advocate El Gibbs

Disability Spotlight, In Focus, In the workplace, Thought Leadership / Disability Connect

El Gibbs, CEO of Disability Advocacy Network Australia, has worked remotely on and off for 25 years due to her disability. Powerd Media sat down with the disability advocate to discuss how working from home can be advantageous for people living with disability. By Emma Myers – Powerd Media What are your thoughts on the

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People with disabilities lack accessible public transport in Cape Town

In Focus, In the News / Disability Connect

“I never had a problem with being disabled. I never thought that it’ll be a challenge, until I experienced the outside world, going into unknown spaces,” says 18-year-old Aphelele Rangula about her cerebral palsy. By Yaseen Bardien – GroundUp Rangula was born able-bodied, but at the age of four, her life took a dramatic turn.

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Watch – Acceptance of disability in the workplace a challenge

In the workplace, Thought Leadership / Disability Connect

Disability Connect Work Enabled speaks to Gareth Dudgeon who lost mobility in his left arm and leg from a brain injury as a result of an accident in 2002. Gareth studied human movement science but is now a commercial property broker in sales and leasing. Despite his disability, Gareth describes himself as a health and

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DUT embraces diversity through inclusive adaptation

In Focus, In the News / Disability Connect

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has consistently demonstrated its commitment to supporting students living with disabilities and fostering inclusivity and diversity within the university community. The Disability Rights Unit (DRU) recently hosted an online orientation programme specifically designed for students living with disabilities from both Durban and Pietermaritzburg campuses, ensuring equal access and participation

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Workplace Readiness with Adelaide Tambo School and Massmart

Graduates, Learnerships & Workplace Readiness, Work Readiness / Disability Connect

The Disability Connect Workplace Readiness programme focused on the Adelaide Tambo School for the Physically Challenged, sponsored by the Massmart Group. The day’s programme was also attended by Progression and Lethabo Shai giving the learners great insight into disabilities within the workplace and providing inspiration through movement and dance.

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