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National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities Promoting the Rights, Equity & Inclusion of & for Persons with Disabilities in SA for over 85 years.

The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) is a leading disability organisation with over 80 yearsโ€™ experience in enabling, supporting and enhancing the quality of life for persons with disabilities. NCPD strives to make South Africa a country where persons with disabilities have access to equal opportunities and rights. Our goal is to ensure that people with disabilities attain their full rights as citizens through:

- Advocating and facilitating inclusion, access and economic empowerment
- Contributing to and influencing Government policies
- Changing attitudes through sensitization and awareness programs

The NCPD follows a rights-based approach within the framework of the social and human rights models of disability in its services to and in respect of persons with disabilities. The NCPD is instrumental in the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the South African White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (WPRPD).

๐Ÿ’™ EVERY NAPPY MAKES A DIFFERENCE! ๐Ÿ’™The excitement is building at Helen Bishop Orthopaedic After-Care Home as they prepar...
09/10/2026

๐Ÿ’™ EVERY NAPPY MAKES A DIFFERENCE! ๐Ÿ’™

The excitement is building at Helen Bishop Orthopaedic After-Care Home as they prepare for their 2026 Nappy Fun Walk this Saturday, 10 October!

In preparation for the event, nappies and Genesis nutritional meals were delivered to the home to support their important work.

Hosted by Ekhaya Private Hospital and Kgosi Galeshewe Athletics Club in proud partnership with Helen Bishop Home, this local event aims to raise awareness of the need for nappies among children and adults with disabilities.

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Want to get involved?

๐Ÿ“ Where: Ekhaya Private Hospital, Galeshewe, Kimberley
๐Ÿ“… When: Saturday, 10 October 2026
โฐ Time: 08:00โ€“14:00
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Distance: 4.5 km fun walk
๐Ÿ’™ Entry: R100, a packet of nappies or a single nappy

The goal is to collect 7,688 nappies, or one month's supply!

Whether you run, walk, stroll or roll, you can be part of making a difference. Every nappy helps support dignity, care and well-being.

๐Ÿ“ž For more information, contact Helen Bishop Home on 053 831 2447.

Let's support Helen Bishop Home and help make this Nappy Fun Walk a success! ๐Ÿ’™


Genesis Nutritional Products OUTsurance Hospital at Ekhaya Kgosi Galeshewe Athletics - KGA

09/10/2026

Whatโ€™s it like to navigate everyday tasks with a visual impairment?

Mamotshabo Suzan Qhena, from the NCPD Casual Day team, shares some of the tools and adaptations that help her navigate her daily tasks.

She also challenges you to try an everyday task from her perspective. Could you take the challenge?

Watch the video and gain a small glimpse into the importance of accessibility in everyday life.

Support Casual Day: www.casualday.co.za

The concept of peer support isn't new, but it has proven to be invaluable in services to persons with disabailities. Wh...
09/10/2026

The concept of peer support isn't new, but it has proven to be invaluable in services to persons with disabailities. Who understands the road you're walking better than someone who has been down that path, and can give advice and guidance from their own experience?

Sunday's Leefwรชreld van die Gestremde on RSG at 11H00 investigates the impact of cerebral palsy on an individual, and pays specific attention to a newly established platform serving as a discussion group for individuals with cerebral palsy.

Fanie du Toit Michele Tonks Candice Marais

ID: A branded image showing a close-up view of a happy, laughing child in a wheelchair with a game on the laptray in front of him, and another child in the background, and text "Leefwereld van die Gestremde Sondae 11H00"

As South Africa works towards a more inclusive transport system, persons with hearing disabilities can experience barrie...
08/10/2026

As South Africa works towards a more inclusive transport system, persons with hearing disabilities can experience barriers that are not always visible. Accessibility is not simply about being able to enter a station or board a vehicle.

Meaningful access also includes the ability to obtain information, communicate with staff, understand travel announcements, navigate changes and respond safely in an emergency. These challenges can occur across air, rail, road, taxi and public/e-transport systems, and can include -
โ€ข Planning a trip
โ€ข Purchasing a ticket
โ€ข Finding the correct platform, gate or vehicle
โ€ข Receiving boarding or departure information
โ€ข Understanding delays, cancellations or route changes
โ€ข Knowing when to disembark
โ€ข Communicating with drivers and frontline staff
โ€ข Asking for assistance
โ€ข Understanding emergency instructions

Watch out for our series of posts on making transport accessible for those who have hearing impairments!

Fanie du Toit Candice Marais Michele Tonks

ID: A branded image showing a man wearing a white T-shirt and a denim jacket, seated on a train while listening through headphones. His face makes it apppear that he is struggling to hear Above left in a dark blue block is white text "Accessible transport" and dark blue text "4 hearing loss" in a white stripe that goes across the top and behind the block on the left. Further down is NCPD's logo and white text "Rail transport" in a light blue block. Below that is a white strip containing all NCPD project logos.

08/10/2026

Six keys. 26 letters. โ ƒ

Bhekani Ngcobo demonstrates how different combinations of six Braille keys can create letters and numbers.

A fascinating look at how Braille works through touch.

๐Ÿ’™ DIGNITY SHOULD NEVER COME WITH A PRICE TAG.For many, nappies are simply something you buy when you need them.For a chi...
07/10/2026

๐Ÿ’™ DIGNITY SHOULD NEVER COME WITH A PRICE TAG.

For many, nappies are simply something you buy when you need them.
For a child or adult with a disability who experiences incontinence, they can be essential to everyday life.

And when a family is already carrying the costs that come with disability, the price of nappies can become overwhelming.

A packet can cost between R300 and R1,100.

That can mean difficult choices between nappies and other basic household needs.
But this is about more than a product.

It is about being able to leave home.

It is about participating in your community.

It is about feeling comfortable, safe, and respected.

It is about dignity.

This October, NCPD is asking South Africans to help us make a difference through the 15th Annual Nappy Run Drive.

๐Ÿ’™ Donate what you can.
๐Ÿ’™ Share the message.
๐Ÿ’™ Help us restore dignity.

Your Nappy Rands can become someoneโ€™s everyday dignity.

See the link for donations in the comments.

The NCPD Casual Day team is at the Deloitte Wellness Day Exhibition today! ๐Ÿ’™Weโ€™re enjoying the opportunity to connect, e...
07/10/2026

The NCPD Casual Day team is at the Deloitte Wellness Day Exhibition today! ๐Ÿ’™

Weโ€™re enjoying the opportunity to connect, engage, and raise awareness about disability inclusion and accessibility.


Deloitte

๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ SWIM MIDMAR 8 OR 16 MILE FOR THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AND FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (NCPD) IN 2027! ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธAre yo...
07/10/2026

๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ SWIM MIDMAR 8 OR 16 MILE FOR THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AND FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (NCPD) IN 2027! ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ

Are you ready to swim for a cause that makes a real difference? ๐ŸŒŠ

Following Team NCPD's success at the 2026 aQuellรฉ Midmar Mile, we are looking for new swimmers to join Team NCPD at the aQuellรฉ Midmar Mile Charity Challenge 2027!

By swimming for NCPD, youโ€™re not only taking on an incredible challenge, but youโ€™re helping us support the rights, inclusion, and opportunities of persons with disabilities and the important work we do across the disability sector. ๐Ÿ’™

Every stroke counts. Every swimmer makes a difference. Together, we can make an even bigger impact! ๐Ÿ™Œ

If youโ€™re interested in joining Team NCPD 2027, please contact Di Doveton at [email protected]. She will provide you with the biodata form once your eligibility criteria have been confirmed.

๐ŸŠ Swim with purpose. Swim with NCPD. Swim for a difference. ๐Ÿ’™

We would love to welcome you to Team NCPD 2027! ๐Ÿ…

aQuellรฉ Midmar Mile .visser7

07/10/2026

How do you identify money if you are blind? ๐Ÿ’ต

Bhekani Ngcobo, aka Brazoh B, shows us how he uses a money stick to identify South African banknotes and count his money independently.

A simple assistive device can make everyday tasks more accessible.

๐Ÿ‘‚ Tax benefits and hearing loss: Have you considered the connection?Fanie Dreams explores the relationship between heari...
06/10/2026

๐Ÿ‘‚ Tax benefits and hearing loss: Have you considered the connection?

Fanie Dreams explores the relationship between hearing loss, functional limitations and the criteria used when considering disability for tax purposes.

It raises an important point: hearing loss is not experienced only in decibels. Factors such as background noise, group conversations, communication environments and access to assistive technology can all affect how a person functions and participates in everyday life.

A thought-provoking read for anyone interested in hearing loss, disability and tax benefits.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the blog post here:
Tax benefits & hearing loss โ€“ Fanie Dreams

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