Depending on the level of their injury and whether it is complete or not, men who have suffered a spinal cord injury might experience erectile dysfunction – but all is not lost. There are numerous interventions available to treat erectile dysfunction after a spinal cord injury, depending on the level […]
Issue 2 2019
Disability rebates: ticking all the boxes
Although people with disabilities are entitled to certain rebates from SARS, claiming them is not simple. Disability tax specialist Jaco Kruger provides some insight. Creating awareness among the various disability organisations and groups in South Africa is of the utmost importance. I am a parent of a 26-year-old with a […]
Investment bargains do exist
Wheelchair users – in particular those who have suffered a spinal cord injury – often have little disposable income. However, investing is not out of the question. The expenses associated with SCIs can make it difficult to invest. Consider the cost of replacing or repairing a wheelchair, which isn’t fully […]
What happens on the court …
Participating in sport is a great way to exercise, stay healthy and socialise or meet new people. MARISKA MORRIS takes a look at some of the adaptive sports people with disabilities can play. There really is every kind of sport for every kind of person. If you are competitive and […]
Introduction to sporting equipment
Many adaptive sports for wheelchair users will require some form of equipment – first and foremost, a sporting wheelchair and special cushions. Here are some of the products on the market to get you started. Bear in mind that these are just some of the suppliers and the products they […]
Parenting on wheels
After an accident in 1998, Wanda Boshoff’s life changed dramatically. Here she proudly shares her experiences as a mother with a disability. Until Sunday morning, December 13, 1998, I was a regular wife, a mother of a seven-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son. I was an occupational therapist with a […]
Toyota’s face for the Paralympic Games
Ntando Mahlangu was recently appointed ambassador for Toyota South Africa Motors as part of Toyota’s plans to support the disability community in the run-up to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. In 2015, Toyota became the first worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee with […]