The South Africa Sports Association for Physically Disabled (SASAPD) and Visually Impaired hosted its National Championship from March 28 to April 3. About 790 para athletes, along with their caregivers, coaches, friends, family and volunteers flooded to Bloemfontein for the event. Seven sporting codes were represented, including para cycling, boccia, […]
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Old-timer Christo de Jager returns to SA Disabled Golf Open
Christo de Jager, a veteran of South African disabled golf, will share the field with local and international golfers with disabilities at the 2018 Canon South Africa Disabled Golf Open. The 20th edition of the tournament will take place at the Magalies Park Golf Club from May 13 to 18. […]
Millions of Brits abuse accessible parking
A YourParkingSpace.co.uk survey has revealed the widespread abuse of accessible parking bays in the UK. In fact, more than 2,5 million Brits are flouting the use of those spots. Shame on the Brits! Among the excuses given by motorists were that they were in a rush, they thought no-one would […]
MiX Telematics takes on Little Eden Wheelchair Challenge
As part of Intellectual Disability Awareness Month, MiX Telematics, a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, participated in Little Eden’s Wheelchair Challenge. The campaign was launched at the beginning of March by the local NGO, Little Eden. CEOs from various companies were challenged to spend a […]
Rolling a mile in a wheelchair user’s shoes
A day can make all the difference, especially when you spend it in another person’s shoes. People are often ignorant about the challenges that others face and, to make the point, Little Eden invited Adrian Gore, group chief executive of Discovery, to spend a day in a wheelchair to commemorate National Disability Month. Little Eden is […]
Run to find a cure for SCI
The Wings for Life World Run is back! On May 6, runners and wheelchair hand cyclists from across the globe will run in support of finding a cure for spinal cord injuries (SCI). All entry fees are donated to the Wings for Life Spinal Research Foundation. The local chapter of […]
Five of the world’s most wheelchair-friendly cities
Travelling is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences anyone could have, and that shouldn’t be off limits to wheelchair users. Here are just five of the world’s most wheelchair-friendly cities to consider visiting this year. Amsterdam It’s one of the world’s most exciting cities, and fortunately also one […]
Getting ready for the big time
QASA introduced development and capacity building for ten HWSETA Workplace Experience Grant learners, who commenced a one-year internship in 2017. The internship is nearing its end and interns are preparing for placement in permanent employment. Brent Peterson and Akona Hashibi is placed at the QuadPara Association of the Eastern Cape […]
QASA members participate in OCC race
QASA made it possible for 96 of its members to participate in the Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge (OCC) race, held in George on February 18. The event, which is growing in popularity, brought together a wide array of people to participate and enjoy a positive and fun atmosphere. The participants said […]
Sue Martin as new QASA spokesperson for Breadtags project
The Breadtags for Wheelchairs Project has been one of QASA’s projects for the past few years. This project has seen individuals, schools, companies, religious and social groups collect tonnes of bread tags for QASA to help raise funding for assistive devices for QASA members. QASA is now encouraging more participation […]