Interview with SAFM on COVID-19
Earlier today, SAFM interviewed me on the SANCB, COVID-19 and disability.
South Africa’s R350 coronavirus grants are now open – here’s how to apply
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) have opened the process for applications of the R350 Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant for unemployed people. The amount will be paid to qualifying applications from May – October 2020. “With regards to the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant, we have gone back, re-looked … Read more
RSGames – Accessible games for the blind
What is RSGames RSGames is a collection of board, dice and card games that is accessible by both sighted and blind people. I have been playing RSGames since 2009 so, they’re about 13 years old. And I’m turning 33 next year; lol. It is a multiplayer client. This means that you can play against other … Read more
Coronavirus Myths Debunked
Wearing a mask offers protection from the coronavirus Fact: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has cautioned that face masks should only be worn by health-care professionals or individuals taking care of patients diagnosed with Covid-19. This ensures the protection of a health-care provider by preventing the spread of the virus should the patient sneeze or … Read more
DEPUTY MINISTER BOGOPANE-ZULU UPDATES ON MEASURES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Pretoria, 27 March 2020: As the spread of COVID-19 surpasses the 1000 mark amid the 21-days lockdown period in South Africa, the Deputy Minister of Social Development Ms Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu calls on the public to recognise the particular vulnerability and needs of persons with disabilities. “We want to remind the public that persons with disabilities … Read more