Miss SA Mia le Roux has launched a programme to empower individuals living with disabilities by offering them opportunities for education and skills development. By Modiegi Mashamaite – The SowetanLive “When I was crowned Miss SA last year, I dedicated myself to being a voice for those who, like me, have experienced the challenges of […]
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Going to university after finishing matric can be a scary shift of change, especially for students living with disabilities. But not for top achiever, Kananelo Raleting, who recently enrolled for Information Technology (IT) at the Central University of Technology (CUT). Clement Matroos – Bloemfontein Courant Raleting was diagnosed with cerebral palsy from an early age
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The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has now ended its milestone 30th anniversary Casual Day Campaign that saw record numbers of involvement and thousands of powerful moments captured through its #ISeeYou photographic competition. The 2024 campaign, themed “I See You,” successfully built upon three decades of promoting inclusion and visibility for
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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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Muhluri Leano Sbanesihle Langa, a little girl from Annadale in Polokwane is a lively toddler who is thriving with her first set of prosthetic equipment thanks to the Star Foundation and Jumping Kids. Muhluri was born with fibular Hemimelia, a congenital condition that results in the absence of the fibula – the most common form
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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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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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As part of its celebration of Disability Awareness Month, the KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society has been hosting a special screening of Eubulus Timothy’s film, Deep End, that features audio-visual descriptions designed specifically for blind audiences. Monishka Govender – IOL The event, which started on November 3 and ends on December 3 not only exemplifies
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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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Every year, Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) is observed from November 3rd to December 3rd in South Africa, culminating in the globally recognised International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3rd. This period serves as an important reminder of the rights of persons with disabilities and the urgent need to promote accessibility, inclusivity
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