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Wheels & Runners Race in Hermanus

The third “Wheels and Runners” race was held in Hermanus on 9th May 2009.

Inmates build ramps for wheelchair bound

Mobility is a priority to a person using a wheelchair because it gives them access to the outside world and they feel like part of society

Provincial public transport policy for special needs passengers

The Provincial Government Western Cape acknowledges the public trans-port requirements of passengers with special needs.

Disabled given a chance to work

About four million South Africans are living with disabilities, yet only a very small number are gainfully employed, according to re-search by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Focus on: Multiple Sclerosis

Since Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a rare disease in South Africa, most people are not aware that MS is a disease affecting the central nervous system in the brain and spinal cord.

Senecio fun run/walk/wheel - 23 may 2009

Senecio aims to assist children with disabilities who need therapy but who do not have regular access to therapy due to financial and social circumstances.

Change a life and save the planet - bread tags for wheelchairs

Mary Honeybun, who is the founder and organizer of the BREAD TAGS FOR WHEELCHAIRS, a charity organization with a difference, came to hear about a project through which “people collect the plastic tags at the top of bread bags to raise funds for charity projects”.