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Career Choices for the Intellectually Disabled

Career Choices for the Intellectually Disabled

There’s no denying that finding a career niche for an intellectually disabled person can be a difficult process. And there’s no one size fits all – because ID varies in every individual, so each case is unique and requires careful analysis of strengths and weaknesses,...

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MEET OUR SPECIAL RESIDENTS:   FRANCOIS DU PREEZ

MEET OUR SPECIAL RESIDENTS: FRANCOIS DU PREEZ

Francois is his parent's second child and one of four children - his other brothers and sisters are neurotypical. When you ask his mom, Adel about the past, she is only thankful that her child with the sunshine in his smile overcame all the bad moments in his life and...

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PLEASE TO MEET YOU:  DESIREE LIEBENBERG

PLEASE TO MEET YOU: DESIREE LIEBENBERG

Desiree Liebenberg lives in Weltevrede Wellington and grew up on Welbedacht Farm in Wellington. She completed her primary and secondary education at  Pauwgedenk Primary and Bergrivier Secondary schools and her decision to work with people with disabilities stemmed...

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BLY TE KENNE:  DESIREE LIEBENBERG

BLY TE KENNE:  DESIREE LIEBENBERG

Desiree Liebenberg woon in Weltevrede Wellington en het grootgeword op Welbedacht plaas agter Groenberg. Sy het onderskeidelik haar laer- en hoërskool loopbane voltooi by Pauwgedenk Primêr en Bergrivier Sekondêr en haar besluit om met gestremdes te werk, was om meer...

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The Autism Spectrum: what is that exactly?

The Autism Spectrum: what is that exactly?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges. The effects are spread across a range of nuances that may register people as mildly affected to severely affected where an...

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Famous people with disabilities

Famous people with disabilities

“You are not alone, and while you will have dyslexia for the rest of your life, you can dart between the raindrops to get where you want to go. It will not hold you back.” ~ Steven Spielberg, one of Hollywood’s most famous film producers. Throughout history there have...

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PLEASED TO MEET YOU:  CHRIS SWART

PLEASED TO MEET YOU: CHRIS SWART

 Hone  oChris Swart is  the newest member of our board and was born and bred in the Free State. He is married to Sandra and they are a family of four with  a son of 24 and a 17-year-old daughter. After he completed his national service he exchanged the plains of the...

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MEET OUR SPECIAL RESIDENTS: ZANDRI FERREIRA

MEET OUR SPECIAL RESIDENTS: ZANDRI FERREIRA

Zandri’s parents, Gerrit & Erilene, have been living in Wellington for the past 36 years and Zandri is their only child.      She is 33 years old, was born with severe brain damage, and is currently a resident of House Liebenberg at Sunfield Home. She attended...

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