Although the constitution offers people of all sexual orientations the same rights, discrimination remains prevalent – especially among the LGBTI community with disabilities The South African Constitution was the first in the world to prohibit unfair discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, which guarantees equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
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Practical tips to include all
The fifth article in our series on integrating children with disabilities into inclusive classrooms in mainstream schools provides teachers with tips for including all learners in their lesson plans While physical access is important, it is just as important for teachers to ensure that what and how they teach is...
Different strokes for different folks
Each parent approaches parenting in their own way, and that includes parents on wheels. In the end, being involved in your child’s life is all that really matters While studying occupational therapy, the term “Jack of all trades” was thrown around quite readily – but instead of completing it with...
Building a disability equitable state machine
The last instalment of our series on the pillars of the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities concerns capacity building and training The seventh pillar of the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (WPRPD) is capacity building and training. It focuses on public institutions...
Partner vs caregiver
Few resources are available to assist caregivers, especially partners who are also caregivers. Here are some things to consider when navigating this tricky relationship When someone sustains an SCI, most of the information that is shared focuses on the injured person. There are fewer resources available for partners who become...
Discreet medication delivery made simple
Shopping for medication and appliances at a pharmacy in person can be inconvenient and even uncomfortable, particularly if you need items of a personal nature. Medipost Pharmacy provides a great alternative The largest national courier pharmacy in South Africa has made it easier than ever to order everything from self-medication...
The “upside-down” knee
A breakthrough in knee prosthesis technology has proven to be very good news for above-the-knee amputees Transfemoral amputees with especially short residual limbs are finally offered a prosthetic solution with incredible results. Just as the name suggests, the Very Good Knee, or VGK-S (S for short stump), is an...
Restore body, mind and soul in the Cape
Whether you are looking for an adventure or a peaceful breakaway, the Overberg is the place to be My latest foray into areas of the Cape that are not that well known – especially to us “wheelies” – led me to an amazing woman, Robyn Simmons, who decided to make...
The silver roller’s toolkit: Part 2
Ageing often results in a loss of ability or reduced capacity. However, with a little effort, your golden years can be a fulfilling and rewarding time. Here’s how to achieve this As we grow older, we diminish in capacity. We may not believe or accept it, but it is a...
SA healthcare at the crossroads
Although the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill has been tabled, there is still much confusion and speculation about the future of healthcare in South Africa Since the first article on the NHI Bill in Issue 4 of ROLLING INSPIRATION for 2018, there has been a great deal of discussion around...