“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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By donating Nappies countrywide or by making a monetary donation (Nappy Rands) you help The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) in reaching our goal of providing nappies to children (and adults) with disabilities. Nappy Run, started in 2011 by the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), is an
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Ntobeko Promise Songcata, a Rhodes University PhD student, has been awarded the prestigious R700,000 start-up grant from the SAB Foundation. His biotechnology start-up, Pro’land Biotech, co-founded with Charles Arineitwe, was recognised for their innovative invention, PetriCam, at the 2024 Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards. Pro’land Biotech is one of the first spinouts of the
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iSchoolAfrica is proud to announce that its Disability and Inclusion Programme has been shortlisted for the esteemed Zero Project Award 2025. Out of a competitive pool of 522 nominations from 90 countries, the programme has successfully advanced through the first round of peer review, securing a place on the #ZeroCall25 shortlist of 150 innovative solutions.
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Mpumelelo Mhlongo bagged South Africa’s first medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Sunday night, winning gold in the men’s T44 100m sprint final. By Wesley Botton – The Citizen Mhlongo, a two-time world champion, dashed across the line in 11.12 seconds, with Cuban athlete Yamel Vives Suares taking the runner-up spot in 11.20.
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To be eligible to compete in Para Athletics, a person must have an eligible impairment and meet the minimum impairment criteria set out in the World Para Athletics Classification Rules and Regulations. There are 10 eligible impairment types in Para Athletics: eight physical impairments as well as vision impairment and intellectual impairment. These are the
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