by Esme | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog
Lindy Nupen was born on Christmas Day in 1981 in Johannesburg. She was 5 weeks premature and quite a shock to the system! At the time the Nupens already had two older children. A diagnosis of Down Syndrome was confirmed later that day which was unexpected and such a... 
by Esme | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog
Lockdown has caused everyone inconvenience, stress and frustration. Not to mention in some cases, crippling financial loss. However, spare some thought for those people who are intellectually compromised and need assisted living. It has been particularly difficult for... 
by Esme | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog
Children who are born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome grow up and have to have a life of their own. Physical symptoms are not the only way in which FAS can impact a person’s life. Many individuals with this condition also experience significant mental and developmental... 
by Esme | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog
Waldie van Schalkwyk is tans die Operasionale Bestuurder van Sunfield Home in Wellington en ook gade van die Uitvoerende Bestuurder, Elmarie van Schalkwyk. Waldie het grootgeword in Parow en het gematrikuleer aan Tygerberg Hoërskool waarna hy sy militêre diens en ‘n... 
by Esme | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog
We often forget about the special bond that exists between a person with an intellectual disability and their siblings. This ambivalent relationship can include many highs and often a few unique challenges. We chatted to Jacqui Newton, sister of Ro-Anne Van Biljon... 
by Esme | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog
Human Rights affect us all. And these rights as they stand today have been carefully considered, collated and notated. They are geared to include all humans – and that includes those with disabilities. In fact, this sector of society deserves special attention over...
