Your child may be only three or four years old, yet their behaviour in school can provide you with information about their development. Randburg Sun One in every five school-age children has a learning and attention problem, and early indicators frequently manifest as developmental delays in the toddler and preschool years. Nonetheless, children develop differently, […]
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Through the mobile assistive app, ShazaCin, visual content is made accessible to persons with visual impairments. The world of Information, education and entertainment are becoming increasingly video-based. Television, the internet, streaming channels, social media and mobile apps transmit visual content on every aspect of our daily lives, and Covid-19 has accelerated this trend. As we
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government’s “unwavering support” for the welfare and rights of people with disabilities. The President was delivering the opening remarks at the meeting of the Presidential Working Group on Disability at the Union Buildings on Tuesday morning. The meeting was held as South Africa marks Human Rights Month. President Ramaphosa laid
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The state of the roads in our country is a poignant subject. Imagine trying to navigate it when you cannot see? Guide Dogs are trained to assist their owner to navigate challenging roads safely. By South African Guide-Dogs Association Referred to as a “country walk”, this is the area without a pavement or sidewalk which
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An inspiration to many, Tracy Cohen is a freelance writer based in Cape Town. Living with cerebral palsy, she has overcome numerous challenges to live a life filled with triumphs. In her recently published book, Triumph, Cohen sheds light on the positive side of living with a disability. Cohen’s book features stories of individuals with
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Childhood cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with almost 400,000 children diagnosed annually worldwide. By Aneesa Adams Despite being relatively rare, childhood cancer is one of the leading causes of death in high-income countries amongst children under the age of 15. Sadly, in low- and middle-income countries, many children with cancer are either not
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Today the world celebrates International Epilepsy Day, it is celebrated on the 2nd Monday of February every year. It continues into National Epilepsy week from 13 February until 19 February. Using the #StampOutStigma, the campaign is important to raise awareness, identify treatment options, debunk myths and gain knowledge about the disease. In the workplace and
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Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the country affecting 1 in 27 South African women and thousands of men. Having performed more than 429 000 clinical breast exams, 24 441 mammograms and over 3 000 male breast examinations, one organisation is leading the charge in the fight against this
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Coronation sponsors the full tuition fee of 10 learners at Carel du Toit Centre, the only learning institution in Africa where deaf children learn to speak from diagnosis to Grade 3. Images: Jurie Senekal On International Day of Education (24 January 2023), the true meaning of inclusive education could be seen in action at the
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Blind SA and Section27 have drawn up a guide to Accessible Format Shifting, following a Constitutional Court victory last year. A Constitutional Court victory in September last year, declaring the Copyright Act unconstitutional for limiting access to reading materials in accessible formats for persons who are blind or visually impaired, has prompted Blind SA and Section27 to draw up a
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