November is Disability Awareness Month, which is the perfect time to shine the spotlight on the fact that while 7.5% of the South African population live with disabilities, only 1% of these individuals have jobs, says Sean Sharp, head of sales for EduPower Skills Academy. Sharp adds that this, however, is not unique to South Africa. Worldwide, […]
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The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) defines an invisible disability as a physical, a mental or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities. By Tandokazi Silosini The Rhodes University Student Disability policy states that “the pursuit of equity is integral to the University’s
The Disability Connect Workplace Readiness Roadshow came to the Transoranje School for the Deaf in Pretoria West with corporate sponsor for the day Citi South Africa. Acting Principal Leria Delport said it was a wonderful opportunity for the deaf learners to be coached in preparing them for life beyond the classroom with facilitators and interpreters
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Disability Connect continued with the Workplace Readiness Programme, visiting Tshegofatsong Special School in Mamelodi, east of Tshwane. Tshegofatsong, in partnership with Sun International’s Sun Time Square, facilitated the programme wherein Grade 12 learners are coached through the intricacies of preparing for life beyond the classroom, whether entering tertiary education institutions or joining companies that offer
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The third in the Disability Connnect series of Disability Workplace Readiness events – where industry experts share with learners about how to prepare for life beyond school – was at iThembelihle – LSEN School on Thursday 18 August with Massmart as the corporate partner for the day.
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The SA College of Beauty, Hair and Health was founded 1994 and during this time expanded the curriculum to encompass the three disciplines. They offer small, relaxed, friendly and interactive classes with competency based assessments to ensure that the learners receive personalised, professional and up to date training. The college is committed to providing more
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The second in a series of Disability Workplace Readiness events took place at New Hope School with the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) as the corporate partner for the day. Disabled learners from participating schools in Pretoria and surrounds benefitted from MDB’s insights and guidance on opportunities for future applicants looking to work at this independent
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This beginning of Women’s Month saw disabled learners in Soweto benefit from the Workplace Readiness Programme which kicked off at Adelaide Tambo School for the Physically Challenged. While the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities may be widely acknowledged, demystifying, and highlighting the largely marginalised disability sector as well as the sourcing and accessing of
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Designed to assist you in making the most informed career decision, Career Xplora is an app developed by Brainwave Careers and Investec to provide a roadmap for your journey to the right career. Brainwave Careers supports learners in disadvantaged communities with educational support products and services. Disability Connect spoke to Programmes Manager Tyrol Venturini at
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Students living with disabilities can receive financial support for their studies through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, better known as NSFAS. NSFAS provides bursaries to students who come from poor and working-class backgrounds, and they will pay for much more than just your fees. If you’re a person with a disability, the criteria to
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