Autism South Africa (ASA)
Autism South Africa is a National Body serving autistic adults and children as well as their families in South Africa.
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Disability Info South Africa (DISA)
Disability info South Africa (DiSA) was started in 2015 by Alan Downey to provide a Free Disability Information Portal which not only gives easy access to information via our website, but also through our free contact centre, offering advice and guidance to those in need. “Unlocking the Shackles of Your Disability Using the Key of Knowledge” embodies our belief that knowledge is power and with the correct information at our fingertips, we can break free of our barriers and comfort zones to reach our goals and dreams.
Continue reading →Department: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD)
A centre of government department focusing on policy, research, monitoring and evaluation
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Persons with disabilities tend to experience greater marginalisation in society than persons without disabilities. This infringes on their human rights and ability to prosper. The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has played an integral role in shaping South Africa into a country where persons with disabilities have access to equal opportunities and rights. For the past 81 years we have run awareness programmes, influenced government policies, promoted physical and social access, and facilitated economic participation for and with persons with disabilities.
Continue reading →St Dunstan`s Association for South African War-blinded Veterans (SDASWBV)
St Dunstans has been supporting War Blinded Veterans since 1915, through physical and emotional support, helping to empower beneficiaries to live independent and fulfilling lives. In 1918, after World War I, an after Care Committee was established in South Africa to care for blinded servicemen returning home.
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