by Natalie Johnson | Apr 17, 2024 | Uncategorised
Disability services sector facing a crisis Compiled by: The Western Cape Network on Disability, partnering with member organisations Background: On 20 February 2024, the Western Cape Network on Disability (WCND), in partnership with several member organisations,...
by Natalie Johnson | Apr 16, 2024 | Uncategorised
The Western Cape Network on Disability is one of many organisations facing budget cuts by our Provincial Department of Social Development and we embarked on a Survey of our member database to ascertain the impact it would have on our members alone (we have a database...
by Natalie Johnson | Apr 5, 2024 | Uncategorised
Our latest quarterly Newsletter has been published today giving you an idea of what we have been doing January to March 2024. Anyone who would like to receive a copy and who would like to be included on our mailing list for the Newsletter should send us an e-mail with...
by Natalie Johnson | Mar 13, 2024 | Uncategorised
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and it’s crucial to shed light on this neurological condition that affects thousands of individuals worldwide, including those in the Western Cape of Africa. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong disorder that impacts...
by Natalie Johnson | Mar 13, 2024 | Uncategorised
There are approximately 3 658 000 million older persons in SA (5.9% of SA population), of which 1 829 000 million persons with hearing loss (approximately 50%), of whom: 👉1 646 100 million people make use listening devices or alternate methods of communication as...
by Natalie Johnson | Feb 28, 2024 | Uncategorised
DSD Budget Cuts and effect on NPOs For those who missed our interview on radio this afternoon . . . Listen to Western Cape Network on Disability interview on Cape Talk 567AM On the Couch with Pippa Hudson 13:10 – 13:30 today (Wed 28 Feb 2024) Link to Podcast:...
