Research has shown that the lack of melanin means persons with albinism are highly vulnerable to developing skin cancer. By Palesa Manaleng – EWN Individuals with albinism from various sectors have noted a persistent debate to ascertain whether albinism is a disability. Activists came together at a two-day awareness workshop under the banner: Impact of […]
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Team South Africa brings home six medals, a world record and an African record from the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan which ran from 17 May to 25 May. Palesa Manaleng – Eyewitness News The World Championships are a crucial qualifier for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. SIMONÉ KRUGER Para-athlete Simoné Kruger
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People with disabilities still experience barriers to the realisation of their rights. A new view on disability is required. By Lem Chetty/Image: Chante Schatz The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, states that: “Everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law. Equality includes
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The Paris Paralympics are expected to give the movement the biggest boost since the mould-breaking 2012 London Games – and organisers hope they will help to move the rights of disabled people to the top of the list of global priorities. Associated Press The Paris Paralympics are expected to give the movement the biggest boost
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The bill aims to outlaw hate crimes and hate speech and prosecute those who commit such offences. Nompilo Goba – Sunday World President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, emphasised the bill’s alignment with South Africa’s constitutional values and international
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The North West department of health has been ordered to pay R3 923 536 for a child who suffers from cerebral palsy. Coceka Magubeni – Sunday World The North West High Court in Mahikeng delivered the ruling on Monday after the mother of the victim sued for damages in her individual capacity and on behalf
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500 Visually impaired persons are on the SA Guide Dogs Association waiting list for a cane and daily life skills training. For each client, costs can accumulate to over R 3 500; your donation will help raise vital funds to purchase these canes and provide much-needed training. A Guide Dog is a wonderful aid to
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Many mental disorders begin during childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. How common is mental illness in young persons? How disabling are these disorders? Psychology Today by Eugene Rubin MD, PhD and Charles Zorumski MD. These questions are addressed in an important paper by Christian Kieling, Peter Szatmari, and colleagues in JAMA Psychiatry, based on data
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Perhaps to some, Tallulah Dorer-Perrin looks neurotypical (individuals with typical neurological development functioning). But that’s if you judge people at face value. Dorer-Perrin has autism – an “invisible disability” that makes every aspect of her life, including walking into a brightly lit lecture theatre alongside groups of loud students, doubly challenging. By Niémah Davids. Image
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Born with cerebral palsy that caused flexion deformity on her wrists, Khanyisa Kufa is unable to use her hands but that did not stop her from realizing her dream of being the first person in her family to attend university. Currently, in the first year of her Bachelor of Communication studies at the University of
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