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Hi there! Welcome to our blog posts. We use our blog to educate people and businesses about the importance of spaces that are disability-free and takes into consideration the needs of people who have disabilities.
Review of phase 1, 2 and 3 of improvements to access made at the Artscape Theatre Complex
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
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
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 accessibility...
BUDGET CUTS BY SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT – IMPACT ON NPOS (NGOS) – Part 2
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)
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...
Latest Quarterly Newsletter now available
Our latest quarterly Newsletter has been published today giving you an idea of what we have been doing January to March 2024. Anyone who would like to receive a copy and who would like to be included on our mailing list for the Newsletter should send us an e-mail with...
Unraveling the Mysteries of Cerebral Palsy: Understanding Causes, Risks, Symptoms, and Hopeful Treatments
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and it's crucial to shed light on this neurological condition that affects thousands of individuals worldwide, including those in the Western Cape of Africa. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong disorder that impacts movement,...
Face the Facts! Prevalence of hearing loss amongst older persons in South Africa by Fanie du Toit
There are approximately 3 658 000 million older persons in SA (5.9% of SA population), of which 1 829 000 million persons with hearing loss (approximately 50%), of whom: 👉1 646 100 million people make use listening devices or alternate methods of communication as...
Interview with Cape Talk (radio) Wed 28.Feb 2024
DSD Budget Cuts and effect on NPOs For those who missed our interview on radio this afternoon . . . Listen to Western Cape Network on Disability interview on Cape Talk 567AM On the Couch with Pippa Hudson 13:10 – 13:30 today (Wed 28 Feb 2024) Link to Podcast:...
National Treasury Budget Cuts Seriously Threaten Essential Disability Services
#budgettips #budgetcuts #Budget2024 National Treasury RSA Our letter (or rather appeal) to Dept of Social Development Minister Sharna Fernandez MEC Social Development. Western Cape Government We call on you to urgently intervene before the Western Cape Provincial...