Disability Rights
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Lack of assistive tech is barrier to access for people with disabilities
Assistive technology is essential for education, employment, and independence, yet millions across South Africa and the continent face severe access and affordability barriers.
Dr Babalwa Tyabashe-Phume
For Dr Babalwa Tyabashe-Phume, social justice is not an abstract ideal—it is the foundation of meaningful scholarship. As a lecturer in the Department of Social Work and…
What one mother learned when a teacher ripped out her son’s hearing aid
The national education policy stresses the need to ensure educators have the training and skills to support kids with disabilities, such as hearing loss. But a 2024 study found…
This is why Blind SA is taking legal action against Cyril Ramaphosa
The Copyright Amendment Bill has been passed by the National Assembly but is still awaiting the signature of the president
Disability rights: Ramaphosa’s delay on Copyright Amendment Bill angers Blind SA
Blind SA has criticised the president for missing the signing deadline, which is impacting access to accessible formats for the visually impaired
Deciding whose lives really matter in a pandemic
Will it be assumed that those with disabilities do not deserve life-saving care?