JOHANNESBURG-2 November 2024: The Johannesburg Zoo came alive last Saturday as hundreds of participants gathered for the 13th annual Nappy Run, an initiative by the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD). The event, which combines athletic achievement with social responsibility, successfully highlighted the awareness campaign for nappies for children and adults with […]
On Thursday, 17 October 2024, we marked a monumental occasion—the NCPD Partner Celebration of 85 Years of Impact. Held at Investec in Sandton, this event brought together our incredible partners, board members, and stakeholders to celebrate the strides made in advocating for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in South Africa. We were […]
On Thursday, 08 August, the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), in partnership with Integrated Reporting & Assurance Services (IRAS), celebrated a significant milestone in corporate inclusivity at the prestigious The Leonardo in Sandton, Johannesburg. In a powerful ceremony, 14 JSE-listed companies were recognized for their outstanding achievements in employing persons with […]
The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities’ (NCPD) Hearing Loss Matters project thanks Casual Day for their tremendous support in ensuring that the needs of this marginalised group are met. The project began over 35 years when NCPD observed that the needs of persons who experienced hearing loss later in life and who […]
Three months have passed since our 29th Casual Day campaign on 01 September 2023, and as we approach the final round-up of this year’s ‘Share A Smile’ campaign at the end of March 2024, we’re eager to share the impact Casual Day supporters have made. A significant challenge faced by persons with disabilities who are […]
A brand-new and noteworthy youth structure has emerged, and it’s all thanks to your support for Casual Day. For 84 years, the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), alongside our Nine Associations of and for Persons with Disabilities (APDs) and their branches, has been steadfast in providing services and advocacy for the […]
We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for you, our supporters and participants for your unwavering support and commitment towards Casual Day. Together, we have made a significant difference for persons with disabilities, and we are eager to share a remarkable success story with you. Last year, our Casual Day campaign generated a wave of […]
In a world that often overlooks the needs of persons with disabilities, acts of kindness and compassion go a long way in making a significant impact. The Jean Webber Home and Kopano Workshop in the Free State and APD in Upington recently experienced such a heart-warming gesture. Shoprite, a leading supermarket chain, extended a helping […]
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.