09/10/2026
DISABILITY RIGHTS AWARENESS MONTH | NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US
The Stroke Survivors Foundation (SSF) proudly supports Disability Rights Awareness Month and calls for a more inclusive South Africa where every person with a disability is heard, respected and empowered.
Join the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities for the Disability Rights Awareness Month Launch & Disability Awareness Walk.
Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
Time: 08h30 - 13h00
Route: Church Square to the Union Buildings, Pretoria, Tshwane
“Nothing About Us Without Us.”
This powerful message reinforces the importance of including people with disabilities in the decisions, policies and initiatives that affect their lives.
For stroke survivors, disability rights mean more than awareness. They mean access to quality healthcare and rehabilitation, accessible environments, equal opportunities, dignity, independence and meaningful participation in society.
At SSF, we remain committed to supporting stroke survivors, advocating for their rights and helping build communities where everyone has the opportunity to participate and thrive.
Let’s walk together for inclusion, accessibility, dignity and equal rights.
A more inclusive South Africa starts when we listen, include and act.
