by Esme | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog
Geskryf deur sy sussie, Anri Hoffmann As ek net geweet het wat dit is met jou en ‘n rand. ‘n Blink rand, en ‘n ou rand. Wat jou vreemde mense sal laat voorkeer om hulle te vra vir ‘n rand. Vir ons ook. Om wat mee te maak, behalwe om dit in jou...
by Esme | Jan 26, 2023 | Blog
For many years, people with intellectual disabilities were viewed as limited in their ability to learn and function in society in comparison with others, and therefore not likely to have much in the way of ambition. The idea that they may wish to pursue a career,...
by Esme | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog
Like everybody else, intellectually disabled people need to engage in some kind of physical activity to keep fit. And, like many other people, the dreaded word ‘exercise’ may loom unpleasantly large. But there’s no getting away from it – getting off the butt and...
by Esme | Dec 8, 2022 | Blog
These youngsters have just completed a social worker internship at Sunfield Home and because of their interest in the field of disability were referred to us by their lecturers. We chatted with them to find out more. They are both studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in...
by Esme | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog
All self-sufficient adults need to understand how to manage their money. This is no different for intellectually disabled people who are able to live alone, or who live with family but are able – or wishing – to manage their affairs more independently. Being...
by Esme | Oct 6, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorised
It might seem that the Olympics only focuses on people at the peak of perfection, and those with either physical or intellectual disabilities are excluded. But nothing could be further from the truth. There are two different organisations that focus on athletes with...