In the workplace

Walk in My Wheels: WCAPD Challenges Workplaces to Rethink Inclusion

A practical workplace initiative is forcing companies to take a harder look at how inclusive their environments really are. The Western Cape Association of and for Persons with Disabilities (WCAPD) is driving this shift through its “Walk in My Wheels” programme, which moves inclusion from policy into lived experience. The initiative challenges employees to spend […]

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Autism in the Workplace: Removing Barriers and Unlocking Potential

Autism in the workplace remains widely misunderstood, yet many of the challenges autistic employees face have less to do with ability and more to do with environment. Research shows that individuals on the autism spectrum often have strong skills in specific areas, but struggle with workplace expectations built around social interaction and fast-paced communication. One

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Why disability inclusion in the workplace needs to move beyond compliance

South Africa’s push toward disability inclusion in the workplace is gaining momentum, but the reality is that many organisations still fall short. Historically, disability representation in businesses has hovered around 1%, with little accountability to improve this. The introduction of a 3% employment target for persons with disabilities changes that. It shifts inclusion from a

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Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace: The Challenges You Can’t See

If you see someone at work using a wheelchair, wearing a hearing aid, or using an assistive device, you usually recognise that the person has a disability. But not all disabilities are visible. These are known as invisible disabilities. An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that cannot be seen from the

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New Technology Creating Opportunities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Advances in digital tools, artificial intelligence, and assistive technology are creating new opportunities for communication, education, and independence. These innovations aim to remove barriers that people with intellectual disabilities face and provide practical support to help them live more

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Hidden Talent in the Workplace: Supporting Employees with Intellectual Disabilities

In today’s workforce, diversity and inclusion are a key component to building a more representative and equitable society. Among the groups striving for greater representation in employment are people with intellectual disabilities. While historically overlooked, this community possesses valuable skills, talents, and perspectives that, when supported and empowered, can enrich workplaces and contribute meaningfully to

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Redefining Inclusion: How Attacq Champions Disability Empowerment in South Africa

In a country where persons with disabilities face entrenched socio-economic barriers — with unemployment among this group significantly higher than the national average — meaningful corporate leadership in disability inclusion is both a moral imperative and a tangible business opportunity. Attacq, the JSE-listed real estate investment trust (REIT) behind transformative developments such as Mall of

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Understanding South Africa’s new 3% disability employment equity target

South Africa’s updated Employment Equity Amendment Act sets a new national target: at least 3% of a company’s workforce should be persons with disabilities. For a business employing 50 people, this means at least two employees must be persons with disabilities to meet the target. The rule applies to all “designated employers” — organisations with

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Range sued for disability discrimination and retaliation

Range Media Partners is being sued by a former executive assistant, Michele Solis, who alleges she faced disability discrimination and retaliation after refusing an ultimatum to accept a demotion or be dismissed. By Winston Cho – Yahoo News Reportedly, when Solis raised concerns about not being suitably accommodated for her disability, she was told to

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