Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or mental illness are urged to join the new support group launched by SADAG. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is launching a new free online mental health support group for parents and caregivers of children with mental illness or disabilities. Taking care of a loved […]
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At a breakfast hosted by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga, learners with disabilities were celebrated among the top 33 matriculants in the country.
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Convo South Africa, a deaf-owned company, launches the first National Relay Service for people living with hearing and/or speech disabilities in South Africa to make and receive phone calls and access voice/video mail. Images: Convo SA By enabling access to communication services in real-time, deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals, as well as individuals
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People with disabilities (PwDs) can play an invaluable role in South Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) whilst carving out a rewarding career for themselves in the country’s thriving ICT sector. That’s according to Prudence Mabitsela, co-founder and managing director of Dynamic DNA, a 51% black female-owned, B-BBEE level two accredited QSE training and skills development
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In the suburbs of Kikuyu in Kenya’s Kiambu County, 29-year-old Moses Kiuna and his cousin David Gathu are fiddling with wires and electric cables in their workshop, their grandmothers’ former granary. By Sheila Mwalili/ Images: Sheila Mwalili and Anadolu Agency They have been doing this since they were children — dismantling toys, radios and TV
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When Imran Bodalaji was in grade nine, he dreamt of becoming a teacher – even though he was deaf and the odds were stacked against him. By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj – Live Editor IOL News Ten years after matriculating, Bodalaji, 29, has realised his dream. He recently graduated from Stellenbosch University with his BEd degree. According
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With Christmas just around the corner, you may be looking for ideas for gifts for children with intellectual disability … for a friend’s child or even your own. No need to stress. Buying gifts for children with disabilities isn’t all thatdifferent from buying for any other child. By Little Eden You need to consider the
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the decision to move the political management of socioeconomic rights of people with disabilities from the department of social welfare to the presidency is showing results. Sisanda Mbolekwa – Sowetan Live “There has been important progress to address these deficiencies, with areas of focus including advancing communication methods and developing practical
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Dr Bulela Vava – Interim National Chairperson of the Public Oral Health Forum, shares a first-hand account of the barriers disabled people face when accessing oral health care. Health-e News/Image: Yeshiel Panchia/Health-e News Dr Bulela Vava – Interim National Chairperson of the Public Oral Health Forum, shares a first-hand account of the barriers disabled people
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Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a flagship philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, just announced the Top 3 winners of the 2022 ABH awards for talented African entrepreneurs selected from 21,000 applications from all 54 African countries this year. By Africa.Com/Images: Shonaquip South Africa has been participating since inception
