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BlindSA, Section27 in court bid to make published works accessible to the blind

As the world celebrated World Book Day this month, there were still barriers to accessing books and reading material for those who are visually impaired. In South Africa, an apartheid-era Copy Right Act stipulates that in order to convert a book into braille, or an accessible format, permission must be secured from the copyright holder. […]

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Ntando Mahlangu leads Team South Africa’s Paralympians in medal haul

Sprinter Anruné Weyers and paracyclist Pieter du Preez won gold medals, while there was a silver for 1,500m runner Louzanne Coetzee and a bronze for Sheryl James (T37 400m). Mahlangu picked up a surprising gold in the men’s T63 long jump with a leap of 7.17m and then added the T61 200m title to his

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Understanding the Paralympic Games – Tokyo 2020/1

Every four years when the Paras come round, people are in awe of the pure athleticism displayed by the athletes across a wide spectrum of sports. Clearly athletes’ impairments differ from person to person. So how can seriously impaired athletes compete against athletes with lesser impairments? The short answer is, they don’t. The International Paralympic

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NCPD Casual Day campaign calls for courage and kindness

The past two years have been challenging for all South Africans, and indeed the entire world. “The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) advocates on behalf of all persons with disabilities in South Africa, and in doing so we cannot overlook the fact that those we support are among the hardest hit

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Investing In The Mental Health Of Your Employees

Employers should be aware that mental illness in the workplace can lead to decreased productivity, poor work quality, and even compromised workplace safety. Employers should take proactive steps to identify and manage mental illness in the workplace. As South Africa was placed in lockdown since 26 March 2020, to combat the spread of the coronavirus

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Epilepsy In The Workplace: Know Your Rights As An Employee And An Employer

Some people worry that telling an employer about their epilepsy might affect their chance of getting a job or being treated fairly at work. Although discrimination can happen, the Employment Equity act aims to protect you from discrimination and help your employer to treat you fairly and support you at work. Having the right information

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Team SA name squad for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Team South Africa has announced 34 athletes for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympics set to take place in Japan. The global showpiece will start on Tuesday, 24 August and end on Sunday, 5 September. “It’s a great honour and privilege for me. From a logistical sense, things have been going well, and we are excited at the prospect of going to

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