People who can hear wore earplugs for the 5km route By Mary-Anne Gontsana, GroundUp Picture: Mary-Anne Gontsana The Deaf Federation of South Africa (DeafSA) kicked off national deaf awareness month with its annual silent walk on Saturday. This was the 12th annual walk. The event aims to bridge the gap between deaf and hearing people. Participants […]
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Source: Tshwane University of Technology The Pretoria Campus leg of the Disability Awareness Campaign put the spotlight on the importance of communication in ensuring that students with disabilities also feel a sense of belonging to the University. The event, themed “Our University, Our Space Our Belonging” was recently hosted by the Disability Unit and Transformation,
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Marsha Bothma, Athlone News Former Eros School pupils and staff will come together next month to reconnect, honour those who shaped their lives, and raise funds for the special education school in Bridgetown. Eros School caters for pupils with disabilities, including children with cerebral palsy, and has previously produced pupils who have excelled in sport
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Down Syndrome South Africa is calling on individuals, schools, communities and businesses to support its Beauty in the Genes campaign this October and help turn awareness into meaningful inclusion. October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, with National Down Syndrome Awareness Day observed across South Africa on 20 October. To mark the occasion, Down Syndrome South
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By: Leah Samuels, The Cape Towner Picture: First Thursdays, Cape Town An inspirational photographic exhibition celebrating disabled South African women, dignity, and inclusion is open to the public at 33BREE in the Cape Town CBD. The exhibition, titled As She Is, features a portfolio of portraits capturing disabled women in high fashion and couture, using expressive compositions
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The two-night festival showcased everything from improv comedy to inspiring performances celebrating disability awareness and community connection. By: Neo Phashe – Northcliff Melville Times Photo: Neo Phashe Laughter, music, and powerful storytelling filled the Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre on August 1 and 2, as the Franklin Players welcomed audiences to the inaugural Playground Fest –
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Hope met technology in Bophelong as Gauteng MEC Bonginkosi Dhlamini marked Mandela Day with blankets, free WiFi and a promise of ICT skills to empower people with disabilities. By: Sifiso Jimta, Sedibeng Ster, Picture: Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) on Facebook BOPHELONG – Smiles, hope and promises of a better future filled the Amohelang Bophelong Disability
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By: SAnews.gov.za Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for urgent action to remove the barriers that continue to prevent learners with disabilities from accessing quality education and meaningful employment opportunities. Delivering the keynote address at the Recreation Aid Foundation (RAF) Graduation Ceremony in Soshanguve, north of
By: Mid South Coast Rising Sun Picture from: GoodThingsGuy on Instagram Rather than slowing down, she embraced new challenges. Scottburgh Main Beach has become a more inclusive destination thanks to the determination of one Renishaw Hills resident and adaptive sports advocate, Sue Martin. She successfully raised the funds needed to secure a specialist beach wheelchair
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By Zanele Mfaba, Midrand Reporter The residence and workshop centre in Blue Hills offers people living with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to experience things they have shied away from. Adults living with intellectual disabilities often face challenges that are far beyond their condition, including misunderstanding, social isolation and little to no access to appropriate support
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