Disability Connect

Caleb Mutombo was 12 years old when he discovered weightlifting. It became an obsession that would dominate the next decade of his life as he started training intensively and eventually competing in body-building competitions. “My brother and I, we were always talking about our bodies and how we wanted to look nice and build our

Progression was founded in 2002, before the launch of B-BBEE and the various incentives and drivers that accompanied it. Looking back at our data from those early years, we see a considerably different picture compared to the disability profile of our learnership candidates today. When Progression first started, the most common disabilities we encountered were

Jean Marie Furaha is a man of opinion and intent. Although our interview was done with the help of sign language, it was easy to perceive his zeal and determination in imposing purpose to his life and that of others. Furaha lives with both visual and hearing impairment. As we spoke, he would hold onto

Cape Town – The City has invested R17 million in new vehicles for the Dial-a-Ride (DAR) service for commuters with special needs. The new fleet consists of 13 vehicles and will be fully operational by mid-January 2022. Apart from the specialised equipment to lift wheelchair users into the vehicle, the buses are also fitted with

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how critical it is to ensure essential information is accessible to everyone, including people living with disabilities.  On World Braille Day, observed on 4 January, UN agencies have been highlighting how they are promoting a disability-inclusive response to the crisis.  Braille is a tactile language used by blind and partially