Most people don’t think twice about their ability to go to the bathroom freely whenever they need to. For many children with disabilities, this is a privilege not easily afforded. Some disabilities can lead to incontinence, which might require the use of a nappy. Unfortunately many of these children […]
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Internet: threat or sanctuary for children with disabilities?
In celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), the Council of Europe released a new report that focuses on children with disabilities in the digital environment. It found that the internet can be an equalising factor in accessing information and yet puts these children at greater […]
Breast cancer can be beaten!
When it comes to breast cancer, early diagnosis is vital because it saves lives. With breast cancer affecting both women and men, everybody is encouraged to do breast self-examinations every 30 days. Breast cancer treatments Since 2008, there has been a 22 percent increase in new breast cancer diagnoses. Even […]
“I’m no different,” says wheelchair basketball ace
It’s a measure of South African wheelchair basketball star Shane Williams’s character when he describes the amputation of his legs at the age of two as “a decision that’s probably every parent’s nightmare, but maybe a blessing for me”. Described by his teammates as the player who always lifts […]
Racing to recovery
Only five months after 30-year-old Colin Mitchell injured his spine in a motorcycle accident, he courageously completed the 35-km Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic using a specially designed hand-propelled cycle. While talking about his accident remains difficult, Mitchell enthusiastically describes competing in the road race and the endurance it required. […]
Inaugural Road Heroes Award
The Road Ethics Project (REP), in partnership with the Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, announced that former QASA CEO Ari Seirlis is its inaugural Road Heroes Award winner. This award celebrates an individual dedicated to improving road safety. “While we had many worthy nominees, Seirlis was head and shoulders […]
CBD oil for pain relief
Patricia Taylor, owner of Life Retreat, shares some advice on managing neck pain and the benefits of CBD oil in pain management: There is mounting evidence suggesting that cannabis oil helps alleviate symptoms of muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, autism, insomnia and depression among others. Made from the calming cannabidiol (CBD) […]
Digital accessibility made simple
According to Forrester Research, accessible websites provide companies with a significant business opportunity, as people with disabilities, globally, have more than US$1,2 trillion (R17,6 trillion) in disposable income. Yet digital accessibility is not improving even though more than a million new websites become active daily. Many websites are not compliant with […]
CBD oil for pain relief: Part Two
In a two-part series, Patricia Taylor, owner of Life Retreat, shares some advice on managing neck pain and the benefits of CBD oil in pain management. Unlike opioid medicines, there is no evidence of any negative impact or a likelihood of addiction to cannabis or CBD oil. There are also […]
Successful scuba-dive demo day
As a dedicated and growing community, the Adaptive Sports Fund (ASF) recently hosted an amazing scuba try-dive demo day. It was held at the Blyde Riverwalk Estate in Pretoria-East – a wheelchair-accessible, child-friendly water lover’s paradise. The try-divers were privileged to strap on their scuba tanks and dive in the […]