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Convo SA and MTN make phone calls for the hearing impaired accessible

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Convo South Africa, a deaf-owned company, launches the first National Relay Service for people living with hearing and/or speech disabilities in South Africa to make and receive phone calls and access voice/video mail. Images: Convo SA By enabling access to communication services in real-time, deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals, as well as individuals […]

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Government steadily improving plight of people with disabilities: Ramaphosa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the decision to move the political management of socioeconomic rights of people with disabilities from the department of social welfare to the presidency is showing results. Sisanda Mbolekwa – Sowetan Live “There has been important progress to address these deficiencies, with areas of focus including advancing communication methods and developing practical

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Finding permanent employment a big challenge for people with disabilities – NCPD

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At least 15% of the country’s population are people with disabilities. This is according to Therina Wentzel-du Toit from the National Council of and for People With Disabilities (NCPD). Tanya Petersen – EWN But with this said, she explained that for people with disabilities finding permanent employment was a massive challenge. The challenges faced by

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Sports stars do their bit for athletes living with disabilities

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In commemorating disability month, former Bafana Bafana assistant coach and current Sekhukhune United head of development, Thabo Senong, was part of the sporting icons brought together by betting company Betway to raise awareness and give support to athletes living with disabilities.  By Tshepo Ntsoelengoe – The Citizen Senong was alongside Bafana legend Lucas Radebe, Springboks legend

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COP27 climate summit plagued by accessibility glitches

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Wheelchair struggles, scarce drinking water, $15 sandwiches and hotel price-gouging at the COP27 climate summit have sparked anger and forced host country Egypt into damage-control mode, according to participants at the two-week meet. AFP Organising a UN climate conference — which brings together up to 35,000 people from 195 countries each year — is a

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Six Cape Town libraries now service visually impaired and those with learning disabilities

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The City of Cape Town’s Library Services has partnered with Tape Aids for the Avid Reader to ensure visually impaired patrons and those struggling with learning disabilities such as dyslexia can access their audiobooks more readily. Recent postal delays have resulted in members of Tape Aids members struggling to receive their talking books. A pilot project

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Profmed Mind & Field Docuseries – Puseletso Mabote & Mike Stevens

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Profmed has launched a new docuseries called Mind and Field which highlight stories of inspiration focussed on individuals who have overcome extraordinary odds to achieve success. 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

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Constitutional Court victory for the blind and their access to books

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BLIND SA and SECTION27 are celebrating the Constitutional Court’s historic judgment which confirms that the Copyright Act of 1978 is unconstitutional for limiting access to reading materials in accessible formats for persons who are blind or visually impaired. This judgment vastly and immediately improves access to books in accessible formats for people who are blind.

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