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Intellectual Disability Awareness Month

March is intellectual disability awareness month, and the WCFID is looking forward to presenting training on intellectual disability to give a greater understanding. For more information and to register, please click on the link below. Should you have any questions about the Online Training Programme, please contact Ruth Nugent, Trainer: trainer@wcfid.co.za

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

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.

WCFID WEBINARS

Missed a webinar? Not a problem at all, recordings of webinars are available. If you have any questions or wish to share any comments, please feel free to email the Training Coordinator: coordinator@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.

TRAVEL DURING THE NATIONAL LOCK DOWN

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

21 DAY LOCK DOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a national lock down, following the declaration of a national state of disaster, on 15 March 2020. As part of the national effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, please link to government's Covid-19 resource portal.

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.