E-V has re-established a close association with Down Syndrome Association Gauteng and the two organisations cooperate on several training projects, including EV’s life skills course and DSAG’s self-advocacy programme.
E-V is pleased to announce that Ali Smeeton (Managing Director of I-Can) has now joined our board as its new chairperson. Other new board members are Sudhir Harilall, who has been appointed treasurer, and Thembeka Cele who takes over the fundraising portfolio.
Did you know? While Learning disabilities can be difficult to manage, they don’t necessarily impact on a person’s chances of success. Many well-known personalities have experienced learning disabilities…. Stars such as Whoopi Goldberg, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Tom Cruise, Anthony Hopkins, Cher, and Sylvester Stallone, all grew up with dyslexia…… And billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson credits his business intuition and unique perspectives to his early struggles with dyslexia.
3 November to 3 December is Disability Awareness Month, and is recognised both internationally as well as in South Africa. 3 December is also the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and draws attention to the rights of people who live with disabilities
Friday 4 September: National Casual Day provides an opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in South Africa…..Order your stickers from EmployAbility-Vulindlela.
Saturday 21 March is World Down Syndrome Day…. This date is recognised by the United Nations and represents the 21st day of the third month which was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.