The are many opportunities in the banking sector for people living with disabilities and FNB is at the forefront of accommodating workplace inclusion. Rene Padayachee, Human Resources at FNB told Disability Connect at the Disability Career Summit and Expo that accommodating people living with disabilities is as much about their needs and requirements than it […]
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the outstanding performance of South Africa’s national team, which excelled at this year’s Special Olympics World Games. Competing against 7 000 athletes from over 180 countries at the Special Olympics World Games in Germany in June 2023, the national team returned with 22 gold, 20 silver and seven bronze medals.
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September marks Albinism Awareness Month in South Africa, and a researcher at the University of Pretoria says it is high time to put an end to all the myths surrounding albinism. By Zelda Venter – IOL Sabeeha Majid, a researcher at the Disability Rights Unit at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for Human Rights, outlines
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The Disability Connect Workplace Readiness programme kicked off at the Kempton Panorama School with corporate sponsor Massmart introducing their opportunities to learners. Dr Fransli Buckle, Chief Education Therapist at Kempton Panorama said how important it was that companies like Massmart came to the school to assist in the transition from school to work and empowering
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Workplace awareness for people living with disabilities extends beyond employment within the corporate world and includes entrepreneurship and SME development. The Small Business Development Agency (SEDA) empowers young learners living with disabilities, knowing very well the harsh reality of unemployment, to follow entrepreneurship as a viable alternative to formal employment. Sharon Mohale of SEDA spoke
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Disability inclusion and adaption is a journey that Nestle Eastern SA continues to walk having adapted their manufacturing facilities to accommodate staff living with disabilities. Noxolo Mnisi, Snr Talent & Acquisition Partner: Nestle Eastern SA, says it’s impressive to see the progress many corporates have made in embracing disability inclusion with intent and not merely
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Mainman Thwala did not allow his disability to stop him from being the voice that keeps Cosmo City FM listeners entertained with current affairs in the afternoon. By Ditiro Masuku – Fourways Review Mainman Thwala beams with pride for not letting disability stand in his way to success even though he was not born with
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In the words of inclusion consultant Sophie Morgan, true adventures seem to be reserved for those fortunate individuals who possess not only the means and the mindset but also the capability to journey wherever their feet may take them. Getaway Remarkably, she had the opportunity to utilize the world’s inaugural and exclusive adapted camel saddle,
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Concentrating on youth development, Afrika Tikkun Services offers learnerships, internships and bursaries to those living with disabilities. The adaption of the workplace environment extends into awareness and sensitisation training for staff and for people who attend their courses as an intentionally inclusive organisation. Director for Disability Inclusion, Lana Roy told Disability Connect at the Disability
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Unisa has broken new ground in a construction project that will cater for students with disabilities. The development project will be built at the university’s Sunnyside campus from this week. Mashudu Sadike – Pretoria News The 24-hour facility will accommodate over 300 students and include a computer laboratory for over 400 students in Gauteng, as
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