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Emirates set to become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™

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Emirates has launched an inspiring journey to officially become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, inviting customers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience Emirates’ seamless services and personalised hospitality, making travel more accessible for all. The inaugural designation is set to be formally awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards […]

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UCT’s Division of Disability Studies celebrates 21 years

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“Disability is articulated as a struggle, an unnecessary burden that one must overcome to the soundtrack of a string of crescendo. But disabled lives are multi-faceted – brimming with personality, pride, ambition, love, empathy and wit.” – Sinead Burke By Niémah Davids On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on Tuesday, 3 December, disability

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities – 3 December

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2024 Theme: Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future The leadership of persons with disabilities is epitomised by the global disability rights movement’s slogan “Nothing About Us Without Us”. It connotes the basic requirements of participation, representation and inclusion and calls for persons with disabilities to actively shape the

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Call for inclusivity of people with disabilities

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The inclusion of people living with disabilities should not be a topic addressed only once a year during International Disability Month. This is the view expressed by Goodwin Thomas, treasurer of the Perseverance Disabled Group of Dikgatlong. Benida Phillips – Diamond Fields Advertiser THE INCLUSION of people living with disabilities should not be a topic

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Pnet encourages disability disclosure by jobseekers

Current Affairs, In the workplace /

During Disability Awareness Month in South Africa, which runs from 3 November to 3 December, Pnet reaffirms its commitment to creating a supportive job application environment that empowers all job seekers, particularly those with disabilities, to pursue meaningful career paths. For many candidates, the decision to disclose a disability can feel daunting, naturally fuelled by

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Why we should reserve jobs for people with disabilities

In the workplace, Thought Leadership /

For people with disabilities, a position suited to their skill set is crucial for their success. Gil Winch Ph.D. – Psychology Today Greg is a 26-year-old with a hearing disability and above-average intelligence, yet he has been chronically unemployed since he graduated from high-school. Time and again Greg was asked to adapt to positions that

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Disability no barrier for mushroom farmer Charity Nkalanga

Employee Profile, In the workplace /

Despite physical challenges, Charity Nkalanga from Mpumalanga defies odds with her backyard mushroom farm. Born with spina bifida, she proves that perseverance and adaptation can lead to success in agriculture By Candice Khumalo – Food for Mzansi Mushroom farming demands physical endurance. It involves tasks such as lifting heavy materials and enduring long periods of

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SAB Foundation seeks applicants for 2024 Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards

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Applications are open for the annual SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards and Disability Empowerment Awards. Prizes range from R300,000 to R1.3m in funding, and each award winner will receive valuable business skills development, coaching, mentorship, and technical support. The awards are open to entrepreneurs who have an innovative solution that tackles social issues faced by

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