Absa supports orientation and mobility at the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind – a collaboration in celebration. For the past 70 years, South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind (GDA) has dedicated itself to positively enhance the world of people with visual or physical impairment and in recent years also for children with […]
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Every year, thousands of people around the world are diagnosed with some form of developmental disorder, including autism. Tswelopele Makoe – IOL April is Autism Awareness Month, while April 2 this year was World Autism Awareness Day. Both aim to highlight an infrequently-mentioned disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). According to Stats SA, two percent of
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Among the elite runners, wheelchair racers, amateurs, and celebrities from around the world running the race on 23 April will be Ipeleng ‘Crazy Legs’ Khunou. Palesa Manaleng – EWN South Africa will be represented well in the upcoming London Marathon, which has returned to its spring slot in April after three years of taking place
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SA corporates called on to get involved in helping to grow one of the scarce township care centres serving disabled children. Tshepang Disabilities Creche and Boarding, just outside of Polokwane in Limpopo, is growing fast, and relying increasingly on help from the business community to house a growing number of children in need of specialised
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Bayanda Maseko, who farms south-east of Johannesburg, lost more than 2 000 chickens and R100 000 at the end of 2022 because of load shedding. By Mohale Moloi and Yolanda Mdzeke for Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism via News24 “We have buried just over 2 000 chickens. We bought them in 2022. The day we
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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