In a world where many naturally gravitate towards what’s visually appealing, it’s all too easy to overlook the less ‘perfect,’ the less glamorous, the marginalized, and those deemed different. It seems we often wait until personal circumstances force us to see the beauty in what we previously ignored or disdained — be it due to … Read more
Hello, friends and supporters. My name is Hanif Kruger, and I am the manager at the Assistive Technology Centre at the South African National Council for the Blind. I’m proud to contribute to the Africa Conference/Career Expo, focusing on Disability, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. However, today I need to share a recent experience that … Read more
Dear all, Orli Kruger, My guide dog, crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday afternoon, Thursday 2 February 2023, at 17:00. She was born in August 2007, was brought up by her human family, attended the SA Guide Dogs school for clever doggies and graduated in April 2009. I met her on April 6th, … Read more
They have developed a tiny wireless steerable camera that can be fitted to an insect – in this case, a beetle – which then streams video to a smartphone. Dubbed the ‘GoPro for Beetles’ by some, the camera can pivot 60 degrees thanks to a mechanical arm, and weighs around 250 milligrams. That’s about a … Read more
There was this “Islamic” event that was advertised on Facebook. I indicated that I was interested and got in touch with the organisers. I made it clear that I had a guide dog and woops! Just like that, I was no longer welcome to attend. I just had to respond, especially since others might get … Read more