The South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind has consistently been delivering an outstanding service to the visually and physically impaired as well as to children with autism, through the provision of Assistance Dogs and Orientation and Mobility services. As with any organisation that strives to be the best, a progressive growth agenda is always […]
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Mandela Day is all about taking action and inspiring change to better our communities. While one might conquer up glamours ideas of giving back, real change often takes hard, mundane work. The QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) is in need of hands to assist with sorting bottle tops and bread tags for recycling. It
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Jumping Kids Prosthetic Fund was formed to provide access to quality prosthetic equipment and rehabilitative care, mainstream education, and sports participation opportunities for children, from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, living with lower limb amputations or deficiencies. ImpactSA spoke to Jumping Kids Director, Michael Stevens. A brief history and mission of Jumping Kids? Jumping Kids was launched
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The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) is a leading disability organisation with over 80 years’ experience in enabling, supporting and enhancing the quality of life for persons with disabilities. The NCPD strives to make South Africa a country where persons with disabilities have access to equal opportunities and rights. Our goal
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South African universities are a mid-cities city of their own as they encompass a diverse community from students, faculty members’ contracts, and staff traveling in and out, day and night. These universities do attempt to strive for an inclusive culture such that all individuals are catered for. However, in the case of an emergency, impaired
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Lebohang Monyatsi plays the role of Rosie on the soapie ‘Generations: The Legacy’ and she is the first South African woman in a wheelchair to be a runway model. By Palesa Manaleng, EWN As we enter the last week of Youth Month and just recently witnessed the Paris Fashion Week, Eyewitness News caught up with
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Emphasis in education for people with impaired vision has largely concentrated on communication skills, teaching reading and writing through aids such as braille and augmented computer accessibility. Very little emphasis is placed on mobility which is key to living a life integrated into society. By Chris Buchanan Jenny lives her life as a companion for
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Mobility for the disabled, particularly those with limited or no use of their limbs, has been the focus of Chairman Industries since its founding by Neville Cohen 39 years ago. From a self-designed and made vehicle adaption system, Neville expanded the company into a supplier of mobility aids, ranging from lightweight wheelchairs and mobility scooters
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Recognising that 75 percent of the world’s vision impairment is preventable, the global focus is on encouraging people to get their eyes screened. Ster-Kinekor’s Vision Mission initiative aims to provide preventative care and treatment to people who would not otherwise have access to this critical service. Due to the nature of Albinism’s genetic make-up and
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The correct terminology used to address a disabled person can be used as a powerful tool to facilitate change and bring about new values, attitudes, and social integration. Compiled by Tarren Bolton Condensed from ‘Disability Definitions, Models and Terminology – Western Cape Government Language reflects the social context in which it is developed and used.
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