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 […]
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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 […]
Let QASA help you find employment
Are you a quadriplegic or paraplegic looking for employment? Send your CV by email to QASA at projectcoordinator@qasa.co.za today! We are assisting a number of quadriplegics and paraplegics to find employment. Ari Seirlis is the CEO of the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) and managing editor of Rolling […]
Driving into the new year
Itumeleng approached QASA determined to get her driver’s licence. She was unwavering in her desire to learn to drive herself, as public transport was becoming too difficult to use. Itumeleng was born with a disability and due to unforeseen circumstances became a wheelchair user. It was a big adjustment for […]
Nearly ready for the big time …
The QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) offered development and capacity building for a second group of HWSETA Workplace Experience Grant learners. Ten interns with disabilities started their one-year internship in May 2017. Nine of the interns are either quadriplegic or paraplegic. The participants will soon be prepared for and […]
You never get a second chance at a first impression
As we welcome in the festive season and get ready for the New Year, most of us leave behind the old to embrace the new. QASA has the perfect plan for all your old work wear that you plan to throw away to make space for a new wardrobe. The […]
QASA has a new website
QASA relaunched its website with new features and links, making it much more user-friendly and informative – and it’s configured for use on a smartphone. On the site you’ll find the history of QASA, an overview of projects, application forms, the QASA Constitution and more. Please visit the website and […]
Quads4Quads raises R300 000 for QASA
About 250 road bikers braved the four-day journey from Ballito to Johannesburg in October to raise funds for QASA. On Sunday October 29, the adventure company handed QASA a cheque for R300 000, money raised through the annual event. Ari Seirlis is the CEO of the QuadPara Association of South […]
Driving to freedom
Driving Ambitions, launched in February 2010, is one of QASA’s flagship projects. Now, seven years later, it has built up an impressive momentum and has seen many successful candidates leaving with their driving licence in hand – their ticket to freedom and independence. Alfred joined the Driving Ambitions programme mid-year […]