The QASA Driving Ambitions programme has reopened in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Western Cape as the country heads into level 2 of the lockdown. Strict safety measures will be in place to protect both the instructor and learner, which includes wearing a mask when in the vehicle and frequently sanitising. […]
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Ashley Village donation
Ashley Village, Pinetown, residents enjoy the hand-crocheted wool blankets made and donated by Rose Wessels, who has donated over 100 of her creations in the last two years.
QASA bids farewell
QASA has bid farewell to a valuable team member, Ronelle Lyson. While QASA wishes her well on this new adventure, she will be greatly missed. Always ready to help out, Lyson headed up various projects and assist QASA with building core relationships with funders. Fortunately, the QASA team found a […]
Thank you, QASA
Mario Swartz wrote a letter to QASA to say thank you. I would like to thank [the QASA team and] management for my J2 wheelchair cushion. For any quadriplegic, a particular wheelchair cushion is invaluable. When I was first introduced to the cushion many years ago, I had endless struggles […]
Work Readiness Programme now online
Following the announcement of a national lockdown by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, March 23, QASA reviewed its operational plan and the steps needed to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19. Among the revisions made to operations is the introduction of the QASA Work Readiness Programme to an online platform. […]
QASA launches relief fund
To assist its members, QASA has launched a COVID-19 Relief Fund aimed at providing financial relief to those most affected by the national lockdown. QASA Chief Operating Officer, Raven Benny, says: “QASA is cautious of the effect the national lockdown will have on its members. “Many rely solely on the […]
QASA celebrates mothers
In celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, Q ASA asked its members to share why their mothers were so important to them. You voted and here is the winner. Congratulations to mother Ntombi Mlambo. This is what Mthobeli Mlambo wrote: “I grew up with a permanent disability (known […]
Bridging the gap with Work Readiness
Employment among people with disabilities, specifically wheelchair users, is at an all-time low. Only the privileged few who have access to certain resources are integrated into mainstream employment. QASA’s vision is for all quadriplegics and paraplegics to live their lives to their full potential. To achieve this vision, QASA runs […]
Driving you to your ambitions
The existing public transport system in South Africa is inaccessible for people with mobility impairments. With no accessible transport, wheelchair users have fewer opportunities to develop their skills, attend job interviews or advance their careers. QASA offers people with mobility impairments the chance to learn to drive. The QASA Driving […]
First pass in drive-from-wheelchair Renault
Tinyiko Gwambe was born with a physical disability called tetra-amelia congenital syndrome. The 23-year-old graduated with a distinction from the University of Pretoria to obtain her bachelor’s degree in social work with a dream to drive regardless of her disability. Unfortunately she was not a suitable candidate for the Driving […]