Brightly coloured kites of rainbows, birds and sea life briskly flew in the sky above the Heideveld Sports Field in Manenberg, Cape Town as hundreds of children, parents and caregivers participated in Cape Mental Health’s kite festival. Text by Mary-Anne Gontsana. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks – GroundUp Founded in 1913, Cape Mental Health provides essential […]
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The National Council of and for People with Disabilities (NCPDSA) highlights the difficulties everyday activities like riding public transport can be for differently abled people. South African Rap artist, 2JHarmonix, born with muscular dystrophy, takes us on a typical journey which demonstrates how simple, avoidable things like unkept pavements and lack of clear signage turn
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Engen has partnered with the Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET) to launch an artisan training programme for 100 people living with disabilities that will assist them with the skills required to enter the job market. By Rising Sun Engen and the DEET have worked together since 2019 on various initiatives, aimed at enhancing the quality
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The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) defines an invisible disability as a physical, a mental or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities. By Tandokazi Silosini The Rhodes University Student Disability policy states that “the pursuit of equity is integral to the University’s
The SAB Foundation, in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), awarded R18 million in grant funding and business development support to 29 deserving entrepreneurs at its 12th annual Social Innovation and 7th annual Disability Empowerment Awards. Liz Moynihan, founder of Kotonki and Sibongile Mongadi, from Uku’hamba Prosthetics and Orthotics were the overall winners of
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In Mental Health Awareness Month, Tshikululu’s message to corporate South Africa is that it is our duty as leaders of our respective organisations to give voice to the important issue of mental wellness in the workplace and to act on it. Mental illness is a growing problem world-wide. In Mental Health Awareness Month, Tshikululu Social
There’s no denying the fact that the past few years have been particularly difficult for those of us living on planet earth. The global pandemic and the subsequent shutdowns began about two and a half years ago, and sometimes it feels like it’s been one thing after another ever since. By D’Amore Mental Health Though
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The City of Cape Town’s Library Services has partnered with Tape Aids for the Avid Reader to ensure visually impaired patrons and those struggling with learning disabilities such as dyslexia can access their audiobooks more readily. Recent postal delays have resulted in members of Tape Aids members struggling to receive their talking books. A pilot project
Little Eden Society challenges corporate South Africa to take part in their Wheelchair Campaign® 2023 – to raise awareness around the challenges experienced by those who rely on a wheelchair for mobility on a daily basis. Little Eden Society has been providing 24-hour care to children and adults with profound intellectual disability for the past
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Profmed has launched a new docuseries called Mind and Field which highlight stories of inspiration focussed on individuals who have overcome extraordinary odds to achieve success. Jumping Kids Prosthetic Fund was formed to provide access to quality prosthetic equipment and rehabilitative care, mainstream education, and sports participation opportunities for children, from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, living
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