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Live performances : What about people with sensory impairments?

11/04/2018

The annual Suidoosterfees is almost upon us here in Cape Town, a celebration of Cape culture and heritage through world class theatre. This is a time when Capetonians of all cultures, religions and races gather together to experience the performing arts, be it dance, drama or song, which displays, explains, questions and showcases the unique …..

“We also want an education!”

20/03/2018

At this, the beginning of the school year, news broadcasts on both radio and television are filled with reports of children either going to “big school” for the first time and all the excitement and emotions that go along with such an important step in a child’s life, or the dire situation facing South Africa’s …..

Accessibility of the performing arts

17/01/2018

It seems that the idea of accessibility in society for persons with disabilities is finally taking hold as many companies and public spaces approach us for assistance in ensuring that their premises are open to all. The White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, approved by Cabinet on 9 December 2015, has the …..