Persons with disabilities

Why everyone wins when companies become more inclusive

Low expectations, stigmas and discriminatory preconceived notions about capabilities have long limited opportunities for persons with disabilities. In recent years, however, there has been much dialogue and activism focused on changing this culture of fear and misrepresentation. Here’s why hiring people with disabilities is a win-win. An untapped gold mine of talent According to Statista, […]

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Gov commits to “equalisation of opportunities for person with disabilities” as we rebuild our economy

Disability / Disability Connect

The severe impact Covid-19 has had on the lives of the persons with disabilities cannot be underestimated and this must be rectified. This was underscored in a meeting of the Presidential Working Group on Disability held on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Working Group brings together several sectoral organisations and government departments to

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Supporting Business Owners with Disabilities

Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership / Disability Connect

While no business went unscathed by the national lockdown, small businesses felt the brunt of it. Fortunately, one organisation stepped up to help some businesses owned by quadriplegics and paraplegics. As South Africans were asked to stay home, many businesses were forced to close. For a small business or new businesses, a month or more

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Why everyone wins when companies become more inclusive

Gov commits to “equalisation of opportunities for person with disabilities” as we rebuild our economy

Supporting Business Owners with Disabilities

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