Jessica Pita is studying towards a teaching qualification at the University of Pretoria Ntombikayise Sibeko – Benoni City Times Despite having lost her vision at the age of 11, Jessica Pita of Alphen Park has continued to achieve her goals. The 19-year-old, who is classified as legally blind, lives to share her courageous journey with […]
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Local app Panda is looking to democratise access to mental health assistance, as South Africa observes Mental Health Awareness Month in October. By Moloko Mathopo, ITWEb The day takes place internationally each year on 10 September and endeavours to increase awareness of suicidality, as well as to fight the stigma associated with suicide. The Panda
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The Disability Connect Workplace Readiness Roadshow came to the Transoranje School for the Deaf in Pretoria West with corporate sponsor for the day Citi South Africa. Acting Principal Leria Delport said it was a wonderful opportunity for the deaf learners to be coached in preparing them for life beyond the classroom with facilitators and interpreters
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BLIND SA and SECTION27 are celebrating the Constitutional Court’s historic judgment which confirms that the Copyright Act of 1978 is unconstitutional for limiting access to reading materials in accessible formats for persons who are blind or visually impaired. This judgment vastly and immediately improves access to books in accessible formats for people who are blind.
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Running a marathon is something you don’t take lightly as an abled person, never mind a differently abled individual, and running on crutches makes the task even more monumental. Ipeleng Khunou runs marathons to raise awareness for those with disabilities and documents his achievements on social media platforms under the handle @ckrazylegz Ipeleng was born
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The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa endeavours to support people affected by muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular disorders and improve the quality of life of its members. September is a special time of the year as it is International Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month and awareness promotion is an important aspect of the Foundation, and its
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Disability Connect continued with the Workplace Readiness Programme, visiting Tshegofatsong Special School in Mamelodi, east of Tshwane. Tshegofatsong, in partnership with Sun International’s Sun Time Square, facilitated the programme wherein Grade 12 learners are coached through the intricacies of preparing for life beyond the classroom, whether entering tertiary education institutions or joining companies that offer
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The SAB Foundation in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has selected the finalists of its annual Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards, where 24 deserving entrepreneurs will be awarded with funding of up to R1.3 million. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 11 October 2022. SAB Foundation Innovation Specialist,
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September is International Month for the Deaf. Nazereen Captieux-Bhana, CEO of Employ & Empower Deaf (eDeaf) – leading provider of (Deaf) Skills Development training in South Africa – unpacks the importance of technology and accessibility to promote employment opportunities for the Deaf. In 2004, our beloved former President, Nelson Mandela, said the following at the
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The Yingisani Special School for the deaf in Tzaneen received a new fire alert system that will help children see when there is an emergency that requires evacuation. By Tyler Leigh Vivier – The GoodThingsGuy Every school child is taught fire safety and experiences fire drills in case of an emergency, but for deaf children,
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