by Natalie Johnson | Mar 13, 2024 | Uncategorised
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...
by Natalie Johnson | Mar 13, 2024 | Uncategorised
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...
by Natalie Johnson | Feb 28, 2024 | Uncategorised
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:...
by Natalie Johnson | Feb 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
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...
by Natalie Johnson | Feb 8, 2024 | Disability Advocate, Disability Awareness, Disability Rights
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...