For people with disabilities, a position suited to their skill set is crucial for their success. Gil Winch Ph.D. – Psychology Today Greg is a 26-year-old with a hearing disability and above-average intelligence, yet he has been chronically unemployed since he graduated from high-school. Time and again Greg was asked to adapt to positions that […]
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The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated on Sunday 3 December. In an opinion piece for the Cape Times, Natasha Maclean and Prof Lieketseng Ned from the Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies write that companies that focus on intangible aspects such as fostering an inclusive culture and rebranding themselves as pro-disability are
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With only 1.6% of people with disabilities in top management and 1.3% at senior management, representation is sparse and champions are few. By Dr Armand Bam for Daily Maverick It is estimated that 1.3 billion people globally experience significant disability. This is close to 20% of the world’s population, of which 80% are of working
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What will probably be one of the most far-reaching labour statutes in the recent past, the Employment Equity Amendment Bill (EEAB), has been assented to by the President and is expected to be implemented in September 2023. Jonathan Goldberg – Chairman, Global Business Solutions. The major amendment in the EEAB is that the Minister of
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I asked the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, whether she would take steps to ensure that their target of 3% people with disabilities will be met. By Michael Bagraim for IOL. It must be remembered that former Minister of Employment Mildred Oliphant set a target of 3%
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Accessibility in the workplace is about more than just access. It is about making the entire office more inclusive. Compiled by Tarren Bolton Accessibility isn’t just about adding wheelchair ramps and Braille onto signage. It involves looking at technology and how it can improve an employee’s ability to be a top performer. Think adjustable desks
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This guide is intended to stimulate discussion between an employee and their employer when MS progresses over time and their symptoms begin to impact their ability to work efficiently. Compiled by: Luisa Pretti – Registered General and Psychiatric Nurse, Insurance Disability Assessor, Dr Tony Davidson – Organisational Health Consultant; and Justine Del Monte – Specialist
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If a colleague uses a wheelchair, wears a hearing aid, or uses an assistive device, it is immediately evident that they have a disability. But not all disabilities can be seen, and they are known as invisible disabilities. An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that can’t be seen from the outside.
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According to The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities, it’s estimated that 68% of disabled adults in SA were not working last year, with the devastating economic impact of Covid-19 making this already dire situation even worse. According to the South African Human Rights Commission, an organisation whose mandate is to promote, protect,
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By Devan Moonsamy, CEO of The ICHAF Training Institute Resilience is our capacity to recover from difficulties, our ability to bounce back from the problems we face. Psychologists are encouraging adults to foster resilience in children, as well as in themselves. It is highly applicable to persons with disabilities (PWDs) and to everyone in the
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