Western Cape Association for Persons with Disabilities
Barriers 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 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 …..
Read MoreLive 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 …..
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