New Chairperson

12th Feb 2015 News

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?

01st Dec 2014 Uncategorized

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.

Disability Awareness Month

01st Dec 2014 Events

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

National Casual Day

01st Dec 2014 Events

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.

World Down Syndrome Day

01st Dec 2014 Events

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.

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