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APD with the support of the Manager for Promotion and Awareness of the NCPPDSA undertakes ongoing promotion and awareness projects of which the main objectives are: § · To develop an open, informed society which allows a two-way communication between persons with disabilities and non-disabled persons. § · To develop a knowledge base regarding information to allow informed decision making to the benefit of persons with disabilities and their families. § · To empower persons with disabilities with knowledge in order for them to be able to represent themselves. Sensitization for
Employers Unemployment remains a fundamental problem
affecting the majority of people with disabilities and their families.
A number of initiatives have been undertaken by the government since 1994 in
an attempt to redress this dire situation in a more affirmative manner.
The Labour relations Act 55 of 1998 have introduced important changes in the
area of employment practices. Some protection is provided for both
employees as well as jobseekers against unfair discrimination on the basis of
their disability, particularly in the areas of unfair dismissal and hiring
practices. The Code of Good Practice (www.labour.gov.za) provides some
guidance to employers on the importance of not equating disability with ill
health, and cautions employers against dismissing people with disabilities on
the basis of incorrect assessment of health if they have the necessary
capacity to meet the inherent requirements and are suitably qualified for the
job. Sensitization explores some of the myths about
employing people with disabilities. It provides guidance to those role
players that are either required by law to employ someone with a disability
or that have a current staff member who has recently been disabled or
diagnosed with a disabling disease. The sensitization session can be
done in two ways; you can attend a session arranged by us, or we do the
sensitization at your company. Results
to be expected: -
Be introduced to aspects of the Employment Equity Act and the Code of Good
practice. -
Understand the impact of what it means to be a person with a disability in
the workplace. -
Identify new areas of improvement regarding the workplace. -
How to be more sensitive towards people with disabilities. -
Identify ways to accommodate people with disabilities in the workplace. What will
be addressed? -
Information on disability in general -
Accommodating wheelchair users/people with physical disabilities not using
wheelchairs
and other disabilities. -
Accommodating people that experience hearing loss. -
Accommodating visually impaired people -
Emergency procedures -
Accessibility issues For more information and/or bookings of a
session contact Johnny Graham, Public Education & Awareness officer.
International Day for Disabled People
(IDDP) – 3 December
A major focus of the International Day of
Disabled Persons (IDDP) is raising awareness through practical action in
order to sensitize citizens about international norms and standards that
guide processes which aim to improve the quality of life of persons with
disabilities. Such standards should assist nations in facilitating the
participation of persons with disabilities in the social, economic and
political life. The evolving UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will form a central international instrument that will guide access to development resources and opportunities and enhance protection of the human rights of persons with disabilities. |
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