In March 2021, the social worker did an awareness talk on disability and the challenges experienced by those who are blind and Deaf, at an event held at the uMsunduzi library. In June 2021 Dynamic Youth Development organization, who was at the event ...
Orientation & Mobility Training gives Clients Independence
Ms W is 47 years old. She was diagnosed with Optic Neuritis (which damaged the nerve in her eyes) 11 years ago. She became depressed and lost all self-confidence because of her blindness. Her everyday life consists of her just sitting at home doing ...
If you can Change your mind, you can change your life!
Benjamin grew up in Kwamashu, one of the biggest townships in Durban. He is the last born of 4 siblings. He was raised by both his parents but sadly lost his father while he was still in primary school. His mother and older siblings continued to sup ...
Never give up on your dreams
18-year-old Bheki was writing his final matric exams when he lost his eyesight due to congenital hydrocephalus (a condition he was born with). As a result, he didn’t pass matric which was devastating for him. He had worked hard in school and had dr ...
Ms. Deaf International 2022, MEGAN HOLMES
Talk by Our Guest of Honour Megan Holmes, Ms. Deaf International 2022 at KZNBDS Mother’s Day Breakfast I’m honoured to be speaking to you. I hope that you feel excited as I am to be part of this special moment. My name is Megan. I’m Ms. Deaf Inte ...
Kindness
Pela was born in Ulundi and had a happy childhood with his parents and 3 siblings. He was raised to be a disciplined young man who’s also a hard worker. After completing his studies, he later moved to Durban for employment. He worked at a large ship ...