Sue Martin, representative for the QASA Bread Tags for Wheelchairs project, was invited to give a talk on the project at the Kamalinee Primary School in Isipingo, KwaZulu-Natal. The reception she received from teachers and learners alike was incredible. The project requires 200 kg of bread tags and 450 kg […]
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QASA aims for top three at Casual Day 2018
Every year QASA and its Regional Associations band together to sell Casual Day stickers. QASA won Best Performing NGO in KwaZulu-Natal and fifth Best Performing NGO nationally for 2017. What an achievement! QASA would like to thank everyone who supported this campaign. For 2018, the organisation aims to sell even […]
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 […]
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 […]