The 25th of August 2021 marked the first anniversary of a milestone that took over 30 years to achieve – Africa being free from polio, a disease that has caused death and paralysis throughout recorded history. However 2022 has seen cases resurface in Malawi and Mozambique and recently, an outbreak in London has raised red […]
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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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Beyoncé will re-record the track from her latest album Renaissance on which she originally sang the lyrics “Spazzin’ on that ass.” By AFP Beyoncé will remove a derogatory term for disabled people from her new song Heated, a spokesperson said Monday, after its use was condemned as offensive by campaigners. The US pop megastar will
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The South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind has consistently been delivering an outstanding service to the visually and physically impaired as well as to children with autism, through the provision of Assistance Dogs and Orientation and Mobility services. As with any organisation that strives to be the best, a progressive growth agenda is always
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FCB Joburg/Hellocomputer has recognised the need to unlock opportunities in the advertising space for people with disabilities. As an agency that is passionate and committed to inclusion, the opportunities are endless for people with a creative streak, be it writing, conceptualisation, design or production. HR Business Partner at FCB/Hellocomputer, Malanie Sarjoo spoke to Disability Connect
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Watch Metrobus take the eDeaf leaners on an outing on one of their busses for a day at the Johannesburg Zoo, and for their 67 minutes, the Metrobus personnel helped to clean up the eDeaf offices in Braamfontein with a few mops, buckets and a lick of paint.
Off to the zoo with eDeaf on Mandela Day Read More »
The National Council of and for People with Disabilities and affiliate Association for People with Disabilities had a busy Mandela Day as they build toward their Casual Day campaign in September. Changeability (Stellenbosch) – We had a great Mandela Day in Groendal, Franschhoek today! Our group was spoiled with breakfast by our staff & blankets
NCPD in Gauteng and WC for Mandela Day Read More »
An amendment to South Africa’s Constitution has hit the official draft stage and is now open for public comment until the end of August. Compiled by Philip de Wet, Business Insider South Africa If passed, it will give South African Sign Language the same official-language status as the likes of English, isiZulu, and siSwati –
Sign Language as the 12th official language now open to comment Read More »
We’ve all heard of Long COVID and probably know someone who has been afflicted by persistent COVID-19 symptoms for an extended period and, as sufferers will tell you, there are more questions than answers. By Chris Buchanan Stuart Hollingdrake went to work as normal on 29 June 2022. As a studio manager for the radio
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The Gauteng Provincial Association for Persons with Disabilities call to action for Mandela day is to challenge individuals and companies to make a difference in the lives of the disabled by donating a minimum of R67 for your 67 minutes through Mandela month. We are encouraging companies to challenge all their employees and suppliers to
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