Disability Connect

DementiaSA was registered as a Non-Profit Organisation in 2006. We encourage and promote the principles of person-centred care. In a short period of time, DementiaSA has become the ‘go-to’ organisation for people needing help, information, support, training and counselling. The organisation trains care-givers and professionals (social workers, OT’s, GP’s and other allied health care workers)

The Disabled Children’s Action Group (DICAG) is a cross disability non-racial national organisation of parents that was formed by parents of disabled children in 1993 for the purpose of addressing the needs of disabled children in South Africa, with a specific focus on children in difficult situations (i.e. as a result of racial oppression, environmental

The SA Federation for Mental Health is the largest national mental health organisation in South Africa. The strategic key focus areas of the SAFMH National Office are: The implementation of national awareness campaigns, Empowerment of mental health care users and mental health organisations nationwide, Advocating for the human rights of mental health care users and Mental health research and information management.

The National Office of Epilepsy South Africa provides strategic leadership to the organisation to create a society in which people with epilepsy and other disabilities have equal opportunities to function optimally to achieve their fullest potential in all spheres of life. The National Office also strives to develop and maintain service excellence, sound management and

Promotes and protects the interest of of people with developmental and neurological disabilities. Contact number: 012 329 1423 / 3627Email Address: afautism@iafrica.comWebsite: www.autismassociation.org

Affiliated to Deaf Federation of South Africa (DEAFSA). Strives to meet the developmental needs of the Deaf and hard of hearing community of KwaZulu-Natal. Providesspecialised services, educational andlife skills training. Creates Deaf awareness to enhance acceptance of the Deaf community by the hearing community. Contact number: 031-201-2261/201 2408Email Address: kznda@telkomsa.netWebsite: www.tradepage.co.za/kznda

Headway Gauteng, is a registered non-profit organisation that offers a variety of support programmes to adult survivors of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) as well as support services to their families and caregivers. The vast majority of our injured members have sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a result of a motor vehicle, pedestrian vehicle

The MNDA was established in the 1990’s to support those suffering from motor neurone disease. Our aim is to provide and promote the best possible support for people living with MND, by means of : Home Counselling, General Care, Support Groups and Loaning of necessary equipment. Contact number: 021-531-6130Email Address: mndaofsa@global.co.zaWebsite: www.mnda.org.za

SARAA aims to provide support and guidance to reduce the impact of rheumatic diseases by promoting teaching, training and research in the field of rheumatology. Key objectives are to:-Facilitate early diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases.-Promote teaching and training.-Review and establish guidelines in the management of rheumatic diseases.-Bi-annual congress 2017 to reach out to a