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BLIND SA NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT:  23-24 SEPTEMBER 2023 ‘BREAKING BARRIERS TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH’ This slogan will be used on the 23rd and 24th of September when 14 schools for the blind in South Africa will robustly discuss issues affecting their social and academic well-being. The first of its kind, Blind… Continue Reading about Media Release

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Braille Calendar 2024

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Blind SA is happy to announce that the 2024/25 braille calendar is now available! We again produced pocket- and standard-sized versions, and they will be distributed free of charge to our braille magazines subscribers, schools for the blind and interested individuals. You are also welcome to contact Ofentse Manyane, Head of Department: Braille Printing, to… Continue Reading about Braille Calendar 2024

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Isizulu TTS BETA Testing

Blind SA initiated the development of local South African language TTS for screen readers. The first project commenced with Isizulu TTS and the second project will be Setswana TTS. The Isizulu TTS is in collaboration with software developers from Sweden and Wits University. The project is at Version 3.0  in development and is ready for… Continue Reading about Isizulu TTS BETA Testing

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Stakeholders Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary of Adoption of Landmark Marrakesh Treaty

Ten years after the gavel came down, member states and key stakeholders came together during the WIPO General Assembly to commemorate the ten year anniversary of the landmark Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled, WIPO’s fastest growing treaty.   (WIPO/MARTIN) WIPO Director General… Continue Reading about Stakeholders Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary of Adoption of Landmark Marrakesh Treaty

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Blind SA and SECTION27 invite you to join us in a march on 27 June 2023

Blind SA and SECTION27 invite you to join us in a march on 27 June 2023 at 10: 00 in Pretoria to advocate for the ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty   27 June 2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of the WIPO Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise… Continue Reading about Blind SA and SECTION27 invite you to join us in a march on 27 June 2023

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MEDIA STATEMENT: SECTION27 and Blind SA launch a storybook, Crossing the Road

19 April 2023, Johannesburg – Today, SECTION27 and Blind SA, in partnership with Nal’ iBali, launch a storybook, Crossing the Road, to highlight how barriers to accessible reading formats violate the rights of blind and visually impaired persons. Launched ahead of World Book and Copyright Day, which takes place on Sunday, 23 April 2023, the storybook… Continue Reading about MEDIA STATEMENT: SECTION27 and Blind SA launch a storybook, Crossing the Road

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Vacancy Public Relations/Marketing and Communications Officer at Blind SA

Blind SA is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual to take up the position of public relations, Marketing and Communication Officer at Blind SA National Office in Alberton, Ekurhuleni.   Job Title: Public Relations/Marketing and Communications Officer Location: Blind SA House, 5 Fuchs Street Elrode, Alberton 1451 Responsible to: CEO and HOD of… Continue Reading about Vacancy Public Relations/Marketing and Communications Officer at Blind SA

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Submissions on Copyright Amendment Bill [B13D-2017]: presented before the National Council of Provinces on 27 January 2023

1. Executive summary ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 2. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 3. Request for permission to make oral submissions ………………………………………………………….. 4 4. Provisions relating to our rights as people with disabilities ……………………………………………… 4 Key definitions s 1 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Scope of s 19D ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Immediate operation of s 19D(1) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Beneficiary persons / persons with… Continue Reading about Submissions on Copyright Amendment Bill [B13D-2017]: presented before the National Council of Provinces on 27 January 2023

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT JOB NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT   CLOSING DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2023   NOTE:  Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified in each post. The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed… Continue Reading about DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT JOB NOTICES

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