Disability Spotlight

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

The past two years have been challenging for all South Africans, and indeed the entire world. “The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) advocates on behalf of all persons with disabilities in South Africa, and in doing so we cannot overlook the fact that those we support are among the hardest hit

Substance Abuse Awareness Day took place in June. In our country, there are many people dealing with the effects of substance abuse on a daily basis, with many people struggling to cope as it is. According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), some people living with mental illness or suffering from a previous

He’s the Media Liaison for the South African Disabled Golf Association, providing some interesting insight into how this part of the game in South Africa is run and organised. Q: What’s the history behind the South African Disabled Golf Association and how long has it been in existence? A: The South African Disabled Golf Association was