Transport is something that many of us take for granted, particularly those of us with our own private transport. The same cannot be said of those who rely on public transport, including persons with disabilities.
Author Archives: Erica du Toit
In a ground-breaking move, advocacy groups are taking the South African government to task over the denial of a fundamental right – access to education – for children with disabilities. A recent letter of demand, served to the Department of Basic Education by legal representatives of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities […]
The Deputy Judge President has set down our case for hearing on 9 November 2023 in the Pretoria Hugh Court.
Terms like “differently abled”, “my abilities are stronger than my disability”, “the only disability is a negative attitude”, “take the ‘dis’ from disability and focus on the ability” take the daily challenges of persons with disabilities (that are caused by society or the environment) and try to turn them into something they believe is “positive […]
We find ourselves pulled in many different directions at once, trying to meet the expectations of our families, friends, employers, and society, as well as our own expectations of ourselves.
What is your instinctive answer to this question? No? Yes? Not sure?
Assuming you developed an impairment tomorrow – would that change your answer in any way?
NCPD questioned the validity of ICASA’s (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) Code for Persons with Disabilities Regulations 2021 and launched legal proceedings to have the 9 April 2021 Code reviewed and set aside.