Review of phase 1, 2 and 3 of improvements to access made at the Artscape Theatre Complex

by Natalie Johnson | Jun 3, 2024 | Uncategorised

On Monday 27 May a small team from the Western Cape Network on Disability had the opportunity to visit the Artscape Theatre Complex to assess the following: test the Induction Loop System installed during phase 3 of the Universal Access upgrades improvements...

Informal Assessment of Universal Access Refurbishment done at Artscape Theatre Complex, Cape Town, Western Cape and testing of Loop Induction System

by Natalie Johnson | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorised

On Monday 27 May 2024 Western Cape Network on Disability embarked on an informal assessment of the Universal Access measures implemented at the Artscape Theatre Complex between 2020 to 2023. Image: Outside (front) of Artscape Theatre Complex, Cape Town, Western Cape...

Informal Disability Accessibility review of MyCiTi Bus Service

by Natalie Johnson | May 17, 2024 | Uncategorised

Out and About with the Western Cape Network on Disability (fondly referred to as “The Network”). With special thanks to Colette Fransolet for sponsoring this trip. The Western Cape Network on Disability (The Network) conducted an informal disability...

BUDGET CUTS BY SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT – IMPACT ON NPOS (NGOS) – Part 2

by Natalie Johnson | Apr 17, 2024 | Uncategorised

Disability services sector facing a crisis Compiled by: The Western Cape Network on Disability, partnering with member organisations Background: On 20 February 2024, the Western Cape Network on Disability (WCND), in partnership with several member organisations,...

Budget Cuts by South African Government – Impact on NPOs (NGOs)

by Natalie Johnson | Apr 16, 2024 | Uncategorised

The Western Cape Network on Disability is one of many organisations facing budget cuts by our Provincial Department of Social Development and we embarked on a Survey of our member database to ascertain the impact it would have on our members alone (we have a database...