Tackling prejudice

If we want to improve equality and freedom, we need to do something differently. It could…
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Power wheelchair users go head to head

Motorised wheelchair users took to the Zwartkops Raceway Karting Track to battle it out for the…
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Lifestyle choice the real fountain of youth

Old age comes with all kinds of stiffness and pain. For a person with a spinal…
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DVT and its risks

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that could have various complications for people with disabilities…
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Hidden demons of paralysis

The visible damage associated with spinal cord injury (SCI) is very apparent, but the unseen damages…
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The path of skills development

The development of skills of people with disabilities is a worthwhile goal, but what happens afterwards?…
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Let’s talk about sex

Sexuality, sexual needs and physical desires are essential to a healthy relationship and a full life.…
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Holidaying on the East Coast

These accessible hotels, cottages and guest houses will help make your stay on the South African…
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Wrist pain: sorted!

How can wheelchair users manage wrist pain? William George recommends solutions, from medication to lifestyle changes. Many…
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Slam dunk for the Vaal River Lions

In the nail-biting final of the 2018 SuperSport Wheelchair Basketball Series, the Vaal River Lions…

Sprinter ideal for people with mobility impairments

In 2017, Mercedes-Benz Vans expanded its product range of the Sprinter to include a new…

Featured stories

Ramcat fishing day, fishing for people with disabilities, adapted sports

Casting a line for the big one

November 9, 2018

Diabetes, Type 2, prevention, wheelchair users

A mouthful of diabetes

Earth Centre, riders with disabilities, Fun day, horse therapy, horse riding

Fun on horseback

Children with disabilities, NCPD, assistive devices, education

Assistive devices: Not just a nice-to-have

Annual Disability Rights Conference, children with disabilities, education, special schools, Centre for Human Rights

Road to inclusive education

Clohtes to Good, SAB Foundation, Disability Empowerment Award, Social Innovation, employment

Clothing as a source of empowerment

October 25, 2018

Road Accident Fund, RAF, direct claims, crash victims

Debunking myths about the RAF

Public transport, South Africa, people with disabilities, NCPD

Not a good ride for persons with disabilities

SPAR Eastern Cape, Wheelchair Wednesday, donations

Wheelchair Wednesday donates 180 wheelchairs

Nelson Mandela, centenary celebrations, Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run, Nelson Mandela Liberation Route, Nelson Mandela Foundation

A long walk for Madiba

October 9, 2018

Robert Bosch GmbH, AQUIAS, work, employment, manufacturing

Robotics creating jobs for people with disabilities

ConvaTec, GentleCath Glide, hydrophillic, intermittent catheter, survey, Umsinsi Healthcare

Thumbs up for GentleCath

Chronic illness, medication, courier, delivery

Have your meds delivered to your door

Smergos, wheelchair accessories, wheelchair bags

Stand a chance to win a Smergos hamper!

A more colourful Ashley Village on Mandela Day

October 2, 2018

Driving Ambitions heads to the Western Cape

Desmond goes mobile

Tackling prejudice

Hidden demons of paralysis: body temperature management

QASA addresses employment

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