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Intellectual Disability Awareness Month: Understanding the facts, challenging the myths, advancing inclusion

Disability Spotlight, In Focus /

March is recognised as Intellectual Disability Awareness Month — a time dedicated to increasing understanding, challenging misconceptions and promoting inclusion. An intellectual disability is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins before the age of 18 and continues into adulthood. It affects how a person learns, reasons, solves problems and manages everyday life. For a diagnosis to […]

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ACSA Opens Aviation Internships for Graduates with Disabilities

Graduates, Learnerships & Workplace Readiness, Recruitment /

For many young South Africans living with disabilities, the biggest barrier to employment is not talent — it is access to opportunity. Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is now opening that door. ACSA is inviting graduates aged 18–34 to apply for an 18-month internship programme designed to help young professionals gain real workplace experience inside

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Redefining Inclusion: How Attacq Champions Disability Empowerment in South Africa

Corporate Showcase, In the workplace /

In a country where persons with disabilities face entrenched socio-economic barriers — with unemployment among this group significantly higher than the national average — meaningful corporate leadership in disability inclusion is both a moral imperative and a tangible business opportunity. Attacq, the JSE-listed real estate investment trust (REIT) behind transformative developments such as Mall of

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Leading Ranked Online Casinos: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Gambling Sites

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Invite to our detailed overview on top-rated on-line gambling establishments! With the surge of electronic technology, on-line gaming has ended up being significantly popular amongst gamers worldwide. In this article, we will certainly check out the best online gambling establishments that use a safe and delightful gambling experience. Whether you

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Gallery – Disability Summit & Career Expo 2025, Johannesburg

Career Expo, Current Affairs, In the workplace /

Another roaring success for disability inclusion in the workplace at the annual Disability Summit & Career Expo 2025 held at the Wits Hall 29 on the West Campus.  Headline sponsors Sanlam and the Road Accident Fund opened proceedings with strong messages about corporate South Africa embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and their commitment

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Leaving no one behind as UCT is transforming disability inclusion

In Focus, In the News /

By Myolisi Gophe/ Images Lerato Maduna for UCT News In the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Vision 2030 lies a powerful commitment: leave no one behind. While this mantra may sound aspirational, for the Disability Service, it is an everyday reality they are working tirelessly to bring to life. Over the past decade, the department

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RNIB has deserted braille users says blind campaigner

In Focus, In the News /

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 /

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

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

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 /

“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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