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Together in Awareness for International Childhood Cancer

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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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International Epilepsy Day

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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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Time to turn the Midmar Mile pink!

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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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A true inclusive education experience at Carel du Toit Centre

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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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Copyright guide launched for blind and visually impaired

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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

Doctor swaps private hospital job to give amputees a new lease on life

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When Sarah Whitehead, a medical doctor with a physical disability in Cape Town, left her job at a private hospital she decided to take her future — and that of many others with disabilities — into her own hands. By Tanya Farber for TimesLive Premium. Image: Shelley Christians She and Jayson Chin recently launched Zimele

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SADAG offers free mental health support for parents and caregivers

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Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or mental illness are urged to join the new support group launched by SADAG. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is launching a new free online mental health support group for parents and caregivers of children with mental illness or disabilities. Taking care of a loved

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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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10 gift ideas for children with intellectual disability

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With Christmas just around the corner, you may be looking for ideas for gifts for children with intellectual disability … for a friend’s child or even your own. No need to stress. Buying gifts for children with disabilities isn’t all thatdifferent from buying for any other child. By Little Eden You need to consider the

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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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Together in Awareness for International Childhood Cancer

International Epilepsy Day

Time to turn the Midmar Mile pink!

A true inclusive education experience at Carel du Toit Centre

Copyright guide launched for blind and visually impaired

Doctor swaps private hospital job to give amputees a new lease on life

SADAG offers free mental health support for parents and caregivers

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

10 gift ideas for children with intellectual disability

Government steadily improving plight of people with disabilities: Ramaphosa

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