QASA established its Work Readiness Programme to assist members in finding employment. Thus far, the programme has been very successful. One such example of success is graduate Dumisani Langa, who was introduced to the programme while attending a capacity building session at QASA in February 2019. “Through the QASA Work […]
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Nothing to celebrate
This was no average women’s month. Aside from the lockdown, which kept most South Africans home, the traditional well wishes for women on social media were overshadowed and replaced with call for justice. Domestic abuse and the murder of women and girls (dubbed femicide) in South Africa are always highlighted […]
Dancing to a new world record
Organisers of the Ball for All are now set on breaking the world record for Combi Wheelchair Dance on April 18, 2020. With approval from Queen to use the hit “Don’t Stop Me Now”, the organisers aim to have 500 concurrent dancers on the dance floor. The Foschini Group has […]
Motivation for the new year
There is nothing like a great inspirational book to get the year started. A couple of books have been published recently by people with disabilities that can help fire you up to chase those dreams and goals! 31 Years to Peel a Banana The memoirs of Phyllis Woolf, published by […]
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) […]
Nappy Run returns
The annual five-kilometre Nappy Run fun run returns to Johannesburg Zoo on National Children’s Day (Saturday, November 2). The campaign focuses on raising awareness of the conditions children with disabilities live under, the challenges they face and their rights that are violated. It also serves to raise funds to buy […]
True independent living with Cheshire Homes
New independent-living cottages currently under development at the Ann Harding Cheshire Home in Northwold, Johannesburg, offer people with disabilities a unique housing opportunity. Several options are available, starting from two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottages costing R1,79 million each. The design can accommodate family members or provide more privacy for caregivers. While these […]
Trotting to help children with disabilities
The Earth Centre in Roodepoort provides horse therapy to about 140 children with disabilities, most of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The organisation also teams up with underprivileged special schools like Adelaide Tambo School in Soweto to provide lessons for their students. The centre accommodates children with cerebral palsy (CP), […]
South Africa qualifies for World Team Cup Finals
The South African men’s and women’s wheelchair tennis teams have secured spots in the 2019 BNP Paribas World Team Cup finals with wins over Kenya in Nairobi. The men’s team comprised the country’s top-ranked player, Evans Maripa, and rising star Alwande Skhosana, with Wimbledon semifinalist Kgothatso Montjane and Mariska Venter […]