by Natalie Johnson | Feb 8, 2023 | Uncategorised
Disclaimer: This post is purely relating my personal experience and is not a sponsored post #NotSponsored Please note: I am not a wheelchair user but use crutches for walking (Wheelchair used for long distances). I recently celebrated my birthday which, as you know,...
by Natalie Johnson | Nov 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
Disability Rights Awareness Month runs from 3 November to 3 December each year in South Africa. It is the month when specific awareness is raised around disability and related issues and challenges. The Western Cape Network on Disability was invited to an interview on...
by Natalie Johnson | Oct 7, 2022 | Uncategorised
Calls are starting to come in to various organisations in the disability sector wanting to know “are you doing anything (events) for 3 December?” This is also the time when conference/seminar organisers start looking for Guest Speakers “with a disability” to...
by Natalie Johnson | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorised
Notice is hereby given of the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of members of the Western Cape Network on Disability (NPO no 025-006) DATE: Wed 28 September 2022 TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 (please connect from 09:45)...
by Natalie Johnson | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorised
The first Friday in September is traditionally the day we celebrate or commemorate Casual Day to raise funds for people with disabilities in South Africa. Our Deputy Chairperson wrote an article to share her thoughts around this day. Click the link here:...
by Natalie Johnson | Apr 29, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Western Cape Network on Disability (WCND) embarked on their maiden voyage on the new EMU (#PeoplesTrain) from Cape Town to Heathfield station on Friday 29 April 2022. Image: waiting for the team to arrive The purpose of the trip was to look into how accessible the...
