In Focus>Disability Spotlight

Every four years when the Paras come round, people are in awe of the pure athleticism displayed by the athletes across a wide spectrum of sports. Clearly athletes’ impairments differ from person to person. So how can seriously impaired athletes compete against athletes with lesser impairments? The short answer is, they don’t. The International Paralympic […]

The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are not always obvious, but the disease can cut the life ambitions of young, economically active people short. Invisible disease Early diagnosis and better access to treatment can offer a better quality of life to those affected by a disease for which there is no cure. This year’s World Brain

August is National Organ Donor Awareness Month. South Africa is a world leader in the field of organ transplantation. However, while the number of patients waiting for transplants continues to increase the serious shortage of potential donors remains a great concern. By becoming an organ and tissue donor, one person has the potential to save nearly

In many countries, including South Africa, there is stark economic inequality between adults with disabilities and those without. One key to reducing these disparities is improving access to education for children with disabilities or difficulties. South Africa developed a White Paper on Inclusive Education in 2001, recognising disability as a factor that hinders learning and participation in schools. This

If you are wanting to make a difference this Mandela month- Starting Chance is a non-profit organisation, committed to giving every child a starting chance on their educational journey.  This organisation is extending its reach to build one of the country’s first-ever fully-inclusive early childhood campuses which will include a mainstream early childhood development (ECD) centre, a specialised

History in the making Montjane was the first African to reach a Grand Slam wheelchair singles final. The 35-year-old lost out to Japan’s Yui Kamiji and Britain’s Jordanne Whiley in the doubles alongside British partner Lucy Shuker on Saturday, and to Diede de Groot of the Netherlands in the singles on Sunday. Montjane has stated that her

“Because you are not a disorder, my son, Not a blue puzzle piece On a clinical spectrum. But neither are you normal, You’re a piece of God’s own daydreams A reflection of aching joy. No, you’re not normal. You are… beloved.” Jason Hague – A Reflection of Aching Joy Legacy Centre was established by Johan

At our June Workplace Readiness event at Adelaide Tambo High School For the Physically Challenged in Soweto, Nkosinathi Mahlangu, head of the organisation’s Youth Employment Portfolio, spoke about how Disability Inclusion is very important to Momentum as they want to create an inclusive society.

“I’ve Advocated for Disability Rights for Over 2 Decades. Here is Why I Joined Global Citizen’s Fight for Justice and Equity. Advocacy is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. We advocate for our survival.” Eddie Ndopu is a South African activist and a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Advocate who has worked closely with Amnesty