May 12, 2026

Introducing SEFA’s Amavulandlela Funding Scheme for entrepreneurs with disabilities

There is growing general concern that the majority of people living with disabilities in South Africa are excluded from the mainstream society and have thus been prevented from accessing fundamental social and economic rights. This has resulted in high levels of poverty and unemployment among this community. As an all-inclusive economic development catalyst, SEFA has […]

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Online mental health course for people with intellectual disability

The Able-Minded X series offered by The University of Queensland, Australia, aims to increase understanding of mental-health issues and ethical decision making for people with intellectual disabilities. This course focuses on mental health by teaching us about the complexities of diagnosing mental health issues in people with intellectual disabilities as well as how we would

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Hands on autism – practical approaches for professionals

This practical workshop is geared towards all professionals with or without an understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Psychologists as well as educators would benefit from the training. The Practical Approaches for Professionals Workshop is a collaborative effort between Autism South Africa and the Johannesburg School for Autism to provide affordable, practical

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Blind SA

We equip blind people with the skills they need to fully and independently participate in society. This includes support in living without assistance, getting about, using technology, reading, working and socialising. All this is made possible through advocacy, our Education Committee, Braille Services, orientation and mobility services and our employment programme. It is through this,

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