Parents and caregivers of children with disailities are at risk of burning out. Emma McKinney highlights the need for the parents to take care of themselves as well For many parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, their primary focus is on caring for and supporting their child or children […]
Issue 6 2021
Painful prosthesis
Not living your best life even after your amputation? It could have something to do with the treatment protocol used. Heinrich Grimsehl provides some insights An amputation is traumatic. You must deal with the change in body image and your new level of mobility or disability, depending on your […]
Importance of a CV
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) plays an important role in giving potential employers insight into who you are. Rustim Ariefdien explains Your CV is a vital tool in your quest to find employment. It represents who you are, what you’ve achieved, your competencies and what you offer a prospective employer. […]
Reasonable accommodation in the workplace
Despite hesitation by businesses, reasonable accommodation is essential to an equal workplace. Justene Smith, disability specialist at Progression, explains Reasonable accommodation is covered under so many elements of the law, both internationally and in South Africa. Yet, it is still so misunderstood, often under-implemented or avoided by businesses as […]
Support your spine
Even with a spinal cord injury (SCI), it is important to take care of your spine to ensure good posture and prevent respiratory issues After a spinal cord injury, it might be tempting to write the spine off as pointless, but it still plays an important role in good posture. […]
Rental agent rights and obligations
Better understanding the role of a rental agent can make it easier to benefit from renting your property or lodge complaints. Cilna Steyn provides some insights Persons with disabilities need to rent properties and manage their existing properties that they may want to rent out. There are many challenges with […]
Millions awarded by SAB Foundation
The SAB Foundation awarded a total of R16 million to South African entrepreneurs for their social innovations or disability empowerment Launched in 2011, the SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards returned this year to award a total of R16, 15 million to South African entrepreneurs who are empowering […]
Myths and misconceptions about sex debunked
To help people with spinal cord injuries to live a sexually fulfilling life, Danie Breedt debunks some of the misconceptions about sex after an injury There are many misconceptions regarding sexuality and sex, which can cause emotions such as fear and guilt to name but a few. Sexual rehabilitation […]
3X3 is happening!
And no, it’s not a car. Wheelchair basketball has become more exciting with three-a-side matches. Leon Fleiser provides some insights As the world craves more excitement and entertainment, the sports world has been adapting for this. Just look at T20 cricket, seven’s rugby or action netball. So too has basketball […]
Crochet bears for comfort
Being diagnosed with a rare disease can be overwhelming and lonely. For this reason, Rare Diseases South Africa decided to give its members a little comfort through crochet bears. The organisation started its Rare Bear Project. As it states: “We wanted bears that were RARE for our rare warriors so […]