Disability Spotlight

Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between the way people function, and the ability they have to participate in society. Every member of society should enjoy the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life in a professional and personal capacity. Disability inclusiveness involves creates a welcoming, user-friendly environment for all team players, which […]

It is our responsibility as adults to ensure our children are protected against all forms of violence – and bullying is one such form. What is bullying? Bullying is defined as any abuse of actual or perceived power that targets minors (anyone under 18 in South Africa).  Bullying includes physical attacks, purposeful alienation, spreading false

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has taken progressive measures to work towards ensuring that the voting process becomes more accessible to all South Africans, regardless of their physical abilities. A national survey conducted by the Southern African Institute of Business Accountants (Saiba) in 2019, found that many voting stations were not fully accessible

72 hours, hundreds of developers, one mission: To design a digital solution to help South Africans. This is what took place in early August when MTN Business hosted their second ever virtual hackathon. Individuals or team competitors comprising App Academy graduates, tech students and novice developers hacked away to develop a solution to address a

An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that can’t be seen from the outside. But it can impact someone’s movements, senses, or activities. Some examples of invisible disabilities include autism spectrum disorder, depression, diabetes, and learning and thinking differences such as ADHD and dyslexia. Invisible disabilities can also include symptoms such as

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,

Here are five things every person should probably understand today about disabled people and disability issues. 1. There Are Many Different Kinds Of Disability, And No One Disability Is Any “Better” Or “Worse” Than Another. There are scores of specific conditions, and several broad types of disability. Each condition is different and calls for different

As the world celebrated World Book Day this month, there were still barriers to accessing books and reading material for those who are visually impaired. In South Africa, an apartheid-era Copy Right Act stipulates that in order to convert a book into braille, or an accessible format, permission must be secured from the copyright holder.

The Deaf Federation of South Africa (DeafSA) and the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) both promote awareness of the rights of Deaf persons in South Africa. September is the International Month for Deaf People in commemoration of the first World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf which took place in September 1951.

Every four years when the Paras come round, people are in awe of the pure athleticism displayed by the athletes across a wide spectrum of sports. Clearly athletes’ impairments differ from person to person. So how can seriously impaired athletes compete against athletes with lesser impairments? The short answer is, they don’t. The International Paralympic