Durban-based barista, Kgune Dlamini, is fluent in sign language, and for the second year in a row, has taken home the Barista of the Year award. “”The two go hand-in-hand, as his passion for communication skills sees him focusing not only on making a great cup of coffee, but also making his customer’s day that […]
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Independence and privacy are taken for granted by so many. Centurion-based entrepreneur Portia Mavhungu realised this when she found herself wheelchair-bound after an accident in 2011. No longer able to use the toilet on her own, her loss of independence led to depression. “I realised how tough it is for disabled persons,” she says. “I
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Low expectations, stigmas and discriminatory preconceived notions about capabilities have long limited opportunities for persons with disabilities. In recent years, however, there has been much dialogue and activism focused on changing this culture of fear and misrepresentation. Here’s why hiring people with disabilities is a win-win. An untapped gold mine of talent According to Statista,
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The severe impact Covid-19 has had on the lives of the persons with disabilities cannot be underestimated and this must be rectified. This was underscored in a meeting of the Presidential Working Group on Disability held on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Working Group brings together several sectoral organisations and government departments to
Philip Morris International Inc (PMI) today announced that CEO André Calantzopoulos has joined The Valuable 500 − a global movement putting disability inclusion on the business leadership agenda.
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Disability Awareness Month may be over, but the struggles of people with disabilities are not. This insightful article by Anna Mmolai-Chalmers of the Equality Programme at the Southern Africa Litigation Centre, shares some serious concerns about the effects of the pandemic on the disabled. The effects of COVID-19 are perhaps more profound when viewed through
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The popular card game UNO can now be enjoyed by the blind. Toy company Mattel has created a braille edition of the game that can be played by both visually impaired and sighted users, reports the Independent.
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The Disabled Travel Website is an excellent resource for disabled travellers looking for reviews of wheelchair-accessible holiday accommodation, restaurants and tourist attractions. And the great news is that the site has been upgraded just in time for the festive season.
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“More than 70% of people with autism have differences in their sensory perception,” said study author Sung-Tsang Hsieh, M.D., Ph.D., of National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei and a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. “For some people, even a light touch can feel unbearable while others may not even notice a cut on their foot. If larger studies can confirm these results, it is possible that further insight into the peripheral nervous system could help us understand how this disorder develops and potentially light the way for treating these distressing sensory symptoms that most people with autism experience.”
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Ithabeleng Organisation for Disability (IO4D) founder Joseph Setlhake has criticised the some Alexandra parents who lock their disabled children up in their homes. He calls it an “archaic practice”. Chatting to Sipho Siso of Alex News earlier this month, Setlhake said, “Disabled children are not items for concealment.” He emphasised that children with disabilities are
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