Former racing car driver and current Paralympic gold paracyclist Alessandro Zanardi’s curiosity put him back to winning ways. MARISKA MORRIS finds out more from the BMW ambassador Alessandro Zanardi steps into the boardroom. He uses crutches to walk on his two prosthetic legs, but you barely notice them. The handsome […]

Eight in ten people with disabilities are unemployed. The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) is intent on making a difference. According to the Census 2011 report (the most up-to-date information available), persons with disabilities constitute 7,5 percent of South Africa’s population. Of this figure, an estimated […]

Uber has launched its UberASSIST in South Africa, offering transport for people with disabilities. MARISKA MORRIS and Nicole Vergos go along for the ride A silver Toyota Corolla comes to a stop in front of us. A tall, slender man climbs out of the driver seat and walks up to […]

For those who love adventure, open spaces, true wilderness and a sense of roughing it, Bitterpan could be your nirvana Bitterpan Wilderness Camp is not fully compliant with universal access (UA) standards because of its remote location and extreme environment, but several features allow mobility-impaired guests to stay there with […]

HERE ARE a few ways for parents to cope with their emotions when their child has cancer. Hearing the doctor say the words, “Your child has cancer” is never easy. Parents go through several emotional stages, much like the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. However, […]

NED FIElDEN recalls his recovery process from a shoulder surgery. This article was originally published on the New Mobility website My shoulder had been trying to warn me for a while. While camping I discovered I couldn’t get out of the tent and up into my chair unaided. At home, […]