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Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Launches Disability Rights Awareness Month 2021

In Focus, In the News, Uncategorized / Disability Connect

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane wishes to signal the launch of Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) 2021, under the theme: The Year of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke – Create and Realise an Inclusive Society Upholding Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The United Nations (UN) has declared the theme […]

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Disability Connect and the CSIR Inspire Students for Workplace Readiness!

Graduates, Learnerships & Workplace Readiness, Uncategorized, Work Readiness / Disability Connect

The latest in the series of Disability Connect’s Workplace Readiness events took place at Kempton Panorama, where 30 senior students were able to learn more about the working world. On Thursday 30 September 2021, corporate partner Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) provided students with information about opportunities within their company, giving them motivation about the possibilities

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Are story buildings designed to be accessible for disabled people during an emergency?

In Focus, Lifestyle, Uncategorized / Disability Connect

According to Stat SA, approximately 3 million people in South Africa live with disabilities. A disability can be defined as any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitations) and interact with the world around them (participation restriction) Challenges

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Workplace Readiness Event Recap

Graduates, Learnerships & Workplace Readiness, Uncategorized, Work Readiness / Disability Connect

The senior students of Roodepark School based in Roodepoort, benefited from the recent Work Readiness Event which took place on Tuesday, 7 September 2021, made possible by corporate sponsor, Investec. The school is committed to empowering learners by equipping them with life skills, values and quality vocational education to become self-sufficient and equitable citizens that

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Cape Penisula of Technology

Uncategorized / Disability Connect

The Disability Unit (DU) warmly welcomes students, staff and visitors with disabilities. The DU is a multi-functional support service point of the University that strives to implement an accessible and welcoming learning environment for students with disabilities as well as support for staff working with these students. We also play an advisory and advocating role

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DR. W.K. Du Plessis Skool

Schools, Uncategorized / Disability Connect

Dr. W.K. is a career-orientated school that provides specialized education of a high academic standard to learners with epilepsy and learning disabilities. We do not accept learners with behavioural problems or intellectual disabilities. Contact number: 011 8112982Email Address: louna@wkduplessis.org.zaWebsite: www.drwkduplessisskool.co.za

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Protea Skool

Schools, Uncategorized / Disability Connect

Protea school is for learners with neurological and specific learning disabilities. A child with learning disabilities normally has a normal to above average intelligence and are not stupid, lazy or naughty.Every learner admitted to the school is unique with his/her own specific learning disabilities. Our staff are trained to work with these learners. Every learners’

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