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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.
Casual Day raises questions about the visibility of Disabled People in South Africa
The first Friday in September is traditionally the day we celebrate or commemorate Casual Day to raise funds for people with disabilities in South Africa. Our Deputy Chairperson wrote an article to share her thoughts around this day. Click the link here:...
All aboard the train to accessibility land
The Western Cape Network on Disability (WCND) embarked on their maiden voyage on the new EMU (#PeoplesTrain) from Cape Town to Heathfield station on Friday 29 April 2022. Image: waiting for the team to arrive The purpose of the trip was to look into how accessible the...
We are now a member of South African Disability Alliance (SADA)
Western Cape Network on Disability is proud to announce that we have become a member of South African Disability Alliance (SADA). What this means for our members is that we are now able to escalate your challenges to National level as opposed to being able to work on...
Understanding the trajectory of visual impairment in the workplace and beyond
Listen to a very informative chat between our Deputy Chairperson Dr Michelle Botha and Jeremy Opperman who are both people with visual impairments. A must watch for Persons/workers with progressive (and even sudden) onset of disabilitiesEmployersInsurance...
How to Save on your Tax Liabilities
When money is underspent, or spent at a too slow pace, businesses and individuals sometimes try to find a home for these funds either by “dumping the surplus” into their Retirement Annuity (RA) fund or through a once off donation to a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) or...
R17 million boost for special needs a step in the right direction
By Nakedi Ngaka - article published Jan 7, 2022 (Weekend Argus) Cape Town - The City has invested R17 million in new vehicles for the Dial-a-Ride (DAR) service for commuters with special needs. The new fleet consists of 13 vehicles and will be fully operational by...
The “Super Crips” of the world
Please could someone in the event/entertainment industry explain why people with disabilities are only invited to be Guest Speakers at events during Disability Awareness Month (3 November to 3 December) annually? Does this only happen in South Africa or is this a...
Are you including people with disabilities in your business?
Respecting and supporting the rights of people with disabilities is not only a matter of Human Rights but also of business success. People with disabilities, among other things, represent huge potential and power as Employees, Suppliers, Consumers, Investors and Business Partners.