Western Cape Association for Persons with Disabilities
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07/08/2019
by Sally Brownie Sally was the first woman appointed as General Manager of a hotel in South Africa, but her life in the hotel industry for 22 years was interrupted at the age of 42 when she had a brain aneurysm. She has published 2 books on her experiences : ‘Run While You Can’ …..
Read MoreZainab Slarmie: A Personal Story
20/05/2019
By Zainab Slarmie (unedited) It is the month of June in which we traditionally celebrate the youth of South Africa. We received this story from Zainab Slarmie, a young woman with a disability and were touched by her message which is the story of many youth with disabilities in South Africa. – Editor A young …..
Read MoreBe road safe!
01/04/2019
As I write this blog, the Easter weekend is 3 weeks away and many families are considering spending the weekend away from home. We know from past years that the holidays around the Easter weekend are notorious for the high incidence of deaths and serious injury on our roads. Such injuries can lead to …..
Read MoreDisability segregation still exists
18/01/2019
As I write this piece, South Africans are hotly discussing and debating the incident at the primary school in Schweiser-Reneke, where an allegedly racist school teacher circulated a photograph of her new Grade 1 class on social media. Unfortunately, the photograph clearly shows white and black children sitting at separate tables. Before the day was …..
Read MoreWomen with disabilities and 16 Days Campaign
29/11/2018
We have just entered the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign here in South Africa, and disturbing to note is the absence of any mention of women and children with disabilities, both as victims and survivors of abuse which leads to disability. This campaign is held every year for …..
Read MoreBarriers to Inclusion
22/10/2018
An inclusive society embraces the diversity of all people irrespective or race, gender, disability or any other difference. It’s about eliminating discrimination, ensuring respect and equal opportunities for all. Placing a value on all people, no matter what. Despite the efforts of NPOs that work with and for persons with disabilities who work very …..
Read MoreHow can I be an #EverydayHero?
03/09/2018
September is an exciting month in disability circles as Casual Day, the largest fundraising campaign for persons with disabilities is held annually on the first Friday in September. The year’s theme is “Be an Everyday Hero!” But what does that really mean? It’s natural to see someone with an impairment, and then imagine their …..
Read MoreGirls with disabilities. Period.
30/07/2018
There are currently many initiatives dominating social media platforms which deal with the challenge facing girls in impoverished communities who remain out of school due to a lack of adequate feminine protection products. This has long been a need and is something that the authorities should have addressed even before the distribution of free condoms, …..
Read MoreWhat can I do this Mandela Day?
18/06/2018
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela As I sit down to write this blog, the hype around Mandela Day is just beginning. Companies …..
Read MoreDisturbing reality of SA youth with disabilities
31/05/2018
We are leaving May behind us and going into June. While the only relation between these 2 months is that they lie next to each other on our calendar, or both fall in autumn, I realised that we celebrate Workers Day and Youth Day during these 2 months. I marvel at the irony that these …..
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