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R18 million awarded to 29 of South Africa’s most inspiring social innovators

Entrepreneurship, The Business Place /

The SAB Foundation, in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), awarded R18 million in grant funding and business development support to 29 deserving entrepreneurs at its 12th annual Social Innovation and 7th annual Disability Empowerment Awards. Liz Moynihan, founder of Kotonki and Sibongile Mongadi, from Uku’hamba Prosthetics and Orthotics were the overall winners of […]

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The importance of monitoring and maintenance of mental health programmes in the workplace

Current Affairs, In the workplace /

In Mental Health Awareness Month, Tshikululu’s message to corporate South Africa is that it is our duty as leaders of our respective organisations to give voice to the important issue of mental wellness in the workplace and to act on it. Mental illness is a growing problem world-wide. In Mental Health Awareness Month, Tshikululu Social

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Six Cape Town libraries now service visually impaired and those with learning disabilities

In Focus, In the News /

The City of Cape Town’s Library Services has partnered with Tape Aids for the Avid Reader to ensure visually impaired patrons and those struggling with learning disabilities such as dyslexia can access their audiobooks more readily. Recent postal delays have resulted in members of Tape Aids members struggling to receive their talking books. A pilot project

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CEOs and business leaders: spend one workday in a wheelchair in 2023!

Association of the month, In Focus /

Little Eden Society challenges corporate South Africa to take part in their Wheelchair Campaign® 2023 – to raise awareness around the challenges experienced by those who rely on a wheelchair for mobility on a daily basis. Little Eden Society has been providing 24-hour care to children and adults with profound intellectual disability for the past

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Profmed Mind & Field Docuseries – Puseletso Mabote & Mike Stevens

In Focus, In the News /

Profmed has launched a new docuseries called Mind and Field which highlight stories of inspiration focussed on individuals who have overcome extraordinary odds to achieve success. Jumping Kids Prosthetic Fund was formed to provide access to quality prosthetic equipment and rehabilitative care, mainstream education, and sports participation opportunities for children, from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, living

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WATCH: Blind teen motivating others to see beyond disability

Disability Spotlight, In Focus /

Jessica Pita is studying towards a teaching qualification at the University of Pretoria Ntombikayise Sibeko – Benoni City Times Despite having lost her vision at the age of 11, Jessica Pita of Alphen Park has continued to achieve her goals. The 19-year-old, who is classified as legally blind, lives to share her courageous journey with

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Watch – Workplace Readiness at Transoranje School for the Deaf and Citi South Africa

Graduates, Learnerships & Workplace Readiness, Work Readiness /

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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Constitutional Court victory for the blind and their access to books

In Focus, In the News /

BLIND SA and SECTION27 are celebrating the Constitutional Court’s historic judgment which confirms that the Copyright Act of 1978 is unconstitutional for limiting access to reading materials in accessible formats for persons who are blind or visually impaired. This judgment vastly and immediately improves access to books in accessible formats for people who are blind.

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