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2021: AUGUST & SEPTEMBER TRAINING

Once again the WCFID is offering FREE TRAINING. Please click on the link below to register for training webinars in August and September. The WCFID is also 'Celebrating 50 years'! The theme for the celebration, which takes place on 17 August 2021 (previously 27 July) is: 50 Years Forward - using insights from the past and present to shape the future. Should you have any questions, please contact, Ruth Nugent: trainer@wcfid.co.za or Shakira Khan:coordinator@wcfid.co.za

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ONLINE BOOKINGS & RECORDED WEBINARS

IMPORTANT: Please note that bookings, for FREE WCFID training, close half an hour before the start of the scheduled training session. Attendees are welcome to request links (please see the Training Programme) to FREE WCFID Zoom webinars (terms & conditions may apply). For more information please contact Ruth Nugent, Trainer: trainer@wcfid.co.za

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RECORDINGS: 2021 WEBINARS

Missed a webinar in 2021? Not a problem at all, recordings of webinars are available, note that terms & conditions apply. Please see the details in the WCFID's Online Training Programme. If you have any questions or wish to share any comments, please feel free to email Ruth Nugent: trainer@wcfid.co.za

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ADVANCING RIGHTS FOR ALL

Education for learners with disabilities: Education departments are not taking their constitutional obligations and legal mandates seriously. Should you have questions, please contact the WCFID Advocacy Manager: advocacy@wcfid.co.za

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ADVANCING THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 states that everyone has a right to a basic education. In spite of this provision, we continue to fail children with disabilities.

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2020 WEBINARS

Missed a 2020 webinar? Webinars are available on the WCFID's website. To view, please click on the link below and feel free to send any comments to Ruth Nugent: trainer@wcfid.co.za

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INTRODUCING A NEW RESOURCE

A life skills and sexuality education programme developed and written by Rebecca Johns, in collaboration with the WCFID.

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WCFID's SEXUALITY & INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY PROGRAMME

The WCFID was invited to present on 'Sexuality and Intellectual Disability' at the
third International Developmental Paediatrics Association Congress, held in Manila
Philippines, in December 2019.

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TRAVEL DURING THE NATIONAL LOCK DOWN

The Western Cape Government has issued travel guidelines for passengers using various types of transportation.

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EVER HAD QUESTIONS ABOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY?

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions as well as information to help to clear up some myths & misunderstandings.

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