Sharing our knowledge with professional ophthalmic nurses.
In early December last year, two of Blind SA’s Orientation & Mobility Practitioners travelled to Limpopo Province to share their valuable practical knowledge with professional ophthalmic nurses working at the eye clinic of Dr C N Phatudi Hospital. This ‘sharing and learning’ workshop gave our O&M Practitioners time to talk through a range of assistive […]
Blind commuters are commuters too!
Sensitisation training for bus service staff was ‘just the ticket’ In the daily crush of rush-hour commuting, the needs of disabled folk can easily be overlooked. Systems and signage may help – but staff of Tshwane’s rapid transit system have recognised that it’s the human touch and proper awareness of its staff that will make […]
David Malatjie’s breakthrough…
… with help from Blind SA and the Tzaneen municipality David Malatjie cried the day our Orientation & Mobility Practitioner visited. It was partly his delight that somebody, finally, was reaching out to help – and partly his shame at having to confess that his humble home couldn’t offer his visitor the use of a […]
My Sister… by Mary D
I have a sister, but when we were children it didn’t feel that way. She was only home in the holidays because she was at boarding school. My sister is blind. How far away is Worcester? – a child wonders. I remember the treat and the tears when, at the end of another holiday, she […]
START AND IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS
So you are blind and cannot find employment? Maybe you are an entrepreneur. If you have a product that someone needs and you can put it in his pocket at the right price it can work. Maybe you already have a business idea but is unsure how to put it into practice? Contact Blind SA […]
I am Young, Visually Impaired and need G12 What do I do?
You might be young, visually impaired and want to improve your living conditions for which you need a G12 certificate to get into the look-for-a-job market. REASONS: When you were at school, you did not realise that a G12 certificate was very important. You might have lost your sight in an accident or because of […]