Our Blog.
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.
What are people saying about us?
WhatsApp Voice Note received: 13.02.2024: Rachel Davids Hi Natalie. Yes, we are both frustrated at how the Municipality in Paarl is treating disabled people. Sometimes I wish there’s something I can do as a disabled person to help those in need as I am. I’m waiting to...
Our Footprint – Impact Assessment
As we start 2024, we have 92 members – serving 84,642 beneficiaries through our members A few examples of people who we have successfully assisted since 2018 to present: During lockdown: we managed to obtain a donation of R10,000.00 worth of food split into R5,000.00...
Tax Deductible Donations to our registered Non-Profit Organisation
Why making a charitable donation to an 18A registered charity (also known as as a Public Benefit organization PBO) is such a win/win, and then consider helping us and give us a fighting chance 💜 Our Government has made significant cuts to our budget in the 2023/2024...
Annual End-of-Year Closure (Dec/Jan)
While we can’t promise a visit from Santa these holidays, and Dept of Social Development (DSD) can’t promise us funding for the next funding cycle, we can promise that here at Western Cape Network on Disability, we’ll always give you our best service – no matter what...
Inspiration Porn – what is it?
Inspiration Porn is to objectify one group of people for the benefit of another group of people. Life as a disabled person is difficult. We do overcome challenges but they are not things to do with our bodies. We are more disabled by the society we live in than...
Open Letter to Mayor of Cape Town: Geordin Hill-Lewis
Dear Mr Mayor We are the Western Cape Network on Disability, a group of disabled people and allies mandated to advance the rights of people with disabilities in the Western Cape. Founded in 1997, we represent 92 organisations of and for people with disabilities, most...
Table Mountain Cableway and Accessibility
Disclaimer: This post is purely relating my personal experience and is not a sponsored post #NotSponsored Please note: I am not a wheelchair user but use crutches for walking (Wheelchair used for long distances). I recently celebrated my birthday which, as you know,...
Disability Rights Awareness Month #DRAM2022
Disability Rights Awareness Month runs from 3 November to 3 December each year in South Africa. It is the month when specific awareness is raised around disability and related issues and challenges. The Western Cape Network on Disability was invited to an interview on...
Crips season has started in South Africa (#CriptheEvent)
Calls are starting to come in to various organisations in the disability sector wanting to know “are you doing anything (events) for 3 December?” This is also the time when conference/seminar organisers start looking for Guest Speakers “with a disability” to...
AGM 2022 – You are hereby Invited to Attend
Notice is hereby given of the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of members of the Western Cape Network on Disability (NPO no 025-006) DATE: Wed 28 September 2022 TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 (please connect from 09:45)...