A lack of access is frustrating, but a friendly community and willingness to ask for help can make a difference. George Louw shares Much has been written about the poor structural compliance of public spaces and buildings (including even hospitals) to the needs of the mobility impaired. Possibly the three […]
Features
Finding purpose
The same passion that was nearly lost after a spinal cord injury, provided Noel Smith with the purpose to keep fighting. Mariska Morris investigates For as long as he can remember, art has been a part of Noel Smith’s life. He started drawing at the age of five and painting […]
Music and art in rehabilitation
Both music and art can greatly assist patients during their rehabilitation process, as Daniella Winer explains For centuries, music and art have been a source of universal joy and interest. For some, it provides a form of income, while for others it is a place of comfort or relaxation. Music […]
Driving Success
Congratulations to Lulama Lento from the Western Cape region who passed her driver’s licence with the assistance of the QASA Driving Ambitions programme and Buwento Driving School. We wish her all the best and a safe journey on the road. Well done, Lulama!
Comfortable seating
QASA assisted Joseph Machweu with securing a cushion so that he would be more comfortably seated in his wheelchair and avoid pressure ulcers. Joseph writes to the organisation: “I am pleased to extend my humble gratitude for your assistant. I would like to thank the QuadPara Association of South Africa […]
Spare prosthesis
Amputees can benefit greatly from having a spare prosthesis. Heinrich Grimsehl discusses Talk to a patient about a “spare prosthesis” and their face lights up! Talk to a funder about the same thing and it feels like you just opened a fridge door. You get responses like: “But surely the […]
Value offered with Riverside Hotel
Mandy Latimore recently stayed at the Riverside Hotel in Durban and found D it offered great value. She shares her experience During a recent, extended visit to Durban, I was lucky enough to stay at The Riverside Hotel for 12 nights, which is situated on the North side of the […]
If Istanbul can, we all can
Ari Seirlis recently had the opportunity to travel to Istanbul, Turkey. He shares his experience in this historic city I recently had the opportunity to visit Istanbul to present at a conference. Having watched the movie Midnight Express many times, I was quite nervous to accept the invitation. I […]
Dark side of learnerships
While learnerships can offer invaluable opportunities, there are still some obstacles. Rustim Ariefdien takes a closer look Learnerships are a wonderful opportunity for persons with disabilities to improve their skills and develop their passport to employment or entrepreneurship. However, the outcomes of learnerships do not always deliver as desired. A […]
Rental industry post-lockdown
As the National State of Disaster ends, several regulations around evicting tenants from a rental property fall away. Cilna Steyn investigates The National State of Disaster, in particular the lockdown regulations, had a profound impact on the rental industry. Some of these regulations pertained specifically to rental housing. These included […]