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Championing Inclusive Tourism for Travelers with Disabilities

In the words of inclusion consultant Sophie Morgan, true adventures seem to be reserved for those fortunate individuals who possess not only the means and the mindset but also the capability to journey wherever their feet may take them. Getaway Remarkably, she had the opportunity to utilize the world’s inaugural and exclusive adapted camel saddle,

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Watch – We’ve got a long way to go but we’re on the right track

Concentrating on youth development, Afrika Tikkun Services offers learnerships, internships and bursaries to those living with disabilities. The adaption of the workplace environment extends into awareness and sensitisation training for staff and for people who attend their courses as an intentionally inclusive organisation. Director for Disability Inclusion, Lana Roy told Disability Connect at the Disability

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Unisa breaks new ground in construction project for students with disabilities

Unisa has broken new ground in a construction project that will cater for students with disabilities. The development project will be built at the university’s Sunnyside campus from this week. Mashudu Sadike – Pretoria News The 24-hour facility will accommodate over 300 students and include a computer laboratory for over 400 students in Gauteng, as

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Casual Day – Changing lives, one sticker at a time

In 1994, the Casual Day project was conceptualised by the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), with the objective of raising funds and creating awareness about the challenges and potential of persons with disabilities. For almost three decades, Casual Day has made a huge impact by ensuring enterprise development, skills training, women’s

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Coaching corporate SA on disability inclusion

Creating an employment equity and inclusion policy within the corporate landscape is often an unknown, driven by government recommendations and legislative guidelines. Organisations like Progression help companies understand disability inclusion from accessibility to staff training and sensitivity. They also offer entrepreneurial support to learners with disabilities encouraging them to follow their passion across all vocations

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Employment and entrepreneurial opportunities through education for the disabled

More than 100 KwaZulu-Natal women with disabilities will be equipped with skills in either Early Childhood Development or clothing manufacturing through two learnership programmes offered by The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA). The programmes were officially launched on Friday at Uvongo Town Hall and will be expanded to the Northern Cape

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Watch – Workplace inclusivity not Just for the sake of it

Nedbank’s inclusivity programmes are all about meeting the criteria for the position and not at all about judging on the grounds of living with a disability. As a South Arican corporate that is deliberate about workplace inclusion Nedbank doesn’t believe in ticking a box in order to comply with disability and inclusion recommendations. With parent

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Engen steps up in support of Merewent Cheshire Home

Merewent Cheshire Home has provided care to South Durban residents living with disability for almost three decades; but now amidst a funding crunch the home is facing major challenges to continue covering the basic needs of its vulnerable residents. Identified by the Community-Engen Joint Committee as a community service in need of support, Engen has

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Wingu Academy unveils innovative Special Education Needs unit

Wingu Academy has announced the launch of its Online Specialist Unit for Special Education Needs in 2024. This unit aims to provide targeted support and resources for students with diverse learning needs, reaffirming our commitment to offering innovative, inclusive, and equal learning opportunities for every student. Below, we unpack the offerings of this new unit.

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