The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are not always obvious, but the disease can cut the life ambitions of young, economically active people short. Invisible disease Early diagnosis and better access to treatment can offer a better quality of life to those affected by a disease for which there is no cure. This year’s World Brain […]
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Simone Biles will not participate in the women’s gymnastics individual all-around this week, U.S.A. Gymnastics announced in a statement on Wednesday. The announcement came after she unexpectedly bowed out of the women’s gymnastics team final on Tuesday night at the Tokyo Olympics. “After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at
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“I’ve Advocated for Disability Rights for Over 2 Decades. Here is Why I Joined Global Citizen’s Fight for Justice and Equity. Advocacy is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. We advocate for our survival.” Eddie Ndopu is a South African activist and a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Advocate who has worked closely with Amnesty
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At our June Workplace Readiness event at Adelaide Tambo High School For the Physically Challenged in Soweto, Nkosinathi Mahlangu, head of the organisation’s Youth Employment Portfolio, spoke about how Disability Inclusion is very important to Momentum as they want to create an inclusive society.
It is time to create an Inclusive society! Read More »
At least 130 schools in KwaZulu-Natal were looted and vandalised during the recent unrest. Among the schools that lost everything was Golden Steps special needs school in Verulam, north of Durban. The school was completely ransacked, with looters taking everything from food and appliances to specialised computers and TVs designed to assist children with disabilities.
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“Because you are not a disorder, my son, Not a blue puzzle piece On a clinical spectrum. But neither are you normal, You’re a piece of God’s own daydreams A reflection of aching joy. No, you’re not normal. You are… beloved.” Jason Hague – A Reflection of Aching Joy Legacy Centre was established by Johan
A Father’s words on Autism Read More »
Source and image: Daily Maverick Much has been written about how the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing issues and shown up crises within societies globally — hunger, poverty, access to healthcare and education to name just a few. The constant fear and anxiety around potential exposure to the virus and the isolation brought about by
disruptions to life and health caused by the pandemic Read More »
History in the making Montjane was the first African to reach a Grand Slam wheelchair singles final. The 35-year-old lost out to Japan’s Yui Kamiji and Britain’s Jordanne Whiley in the doubles alongside British partner Lucy Shuker on Saturday, and to Diede de Groot of the Netherlands in the singles on Sunday. Montjane has stated that her
Kgothatso Montjane is ready to serve up the heat at Tokyo Paralympics Read More »
If you are wanting to make a difference this Mandela month- Starting Chance is a non-profit organisation, committed to giving every child a starting chance on their educational journey. This organisation is extending its reach to build one of the country’s first-ever fully-inclusive early childhood campuses which will include a mainstream early childhood development (ECD) centre, a specialised
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This Mandela Month, Capitec Bank, announces its corporate social investment (CSI) initiative, #MakeADifference. The campaign, which spotlights the bank’s goal to help South African citizens live better, is also a celebration of 20 years of Capitec’s commitment to driving inclusivity within banking for millions of South Africans. It will be run in partnership with philanthropist
