DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: BUSINESS PLAN

The Department of Social Development (WC) held an excellent session on the TPA, progress report, completion of registers, etc., in June. There is no longer a need for us to offer our workshop on the DSD Business Plan, TPA’s and Progress Report.

However, if WCFID Members need assistance with DSD documentation, they are welcome to contact: trainer@wcfid.co.za

SELF-ADVOCACY PROGRAMME: 2025/2026

The current Self-Advocacy Group is full. Adults with intellectual disability, who would like to register for next year’s group, are welcome to contact our trainer, Melanie Horn on: trainer@wcfid.co.za

Please email enquiries to the Training Coordinator on: coordinator@wcfid.co.za

APRON PROJECT: A TOOL TO ASSIST CHILDREN WITH BARRIERS TO VERBAL COMMUNICATION

Maximum of 25 attendees

APRON PROJECT: An alternative communication resource for staff at Special Care Centres to assist any child with barriers to verbal communication.

CEREBRAL PALSY AND PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

HPCSA CPD Points pending.

Alzita van der Merwe-de Wet will speak on the management of cerebral palsy and the role of social work intervention strategies, as well as the types, conditions and causes of cerebral palsy.

ACCOMODATING VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY: PRACTICES AND TIPS

Many learning activities for non-verbal children (or children with communication difficulties) rely on engagement with visual material. This webinar will present ways in which to adapt activities and material to accommodate children with intellectual disability and visual impairment.

SUPPORTING LEARNERS WITH AUTISM AND MILD TO MODERATE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Louise Nel will provide ways in which to support the autistic child, with mild to moderate intellectual disability, in the classroom, while also providing useful guidance on communication and routines for anyone supporting persons with autism.

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED LEARNERS

Please note that this training has been postponed. Should you have any questions, please contact the training coordinator on: coordinator@wcfid.co.za 

Maximum of 50 attendees

Occupational therapists will provide best practices for ensuring maximum mobility for blind and visually impaired learners.

SUPPORTING SENSORY REGULATION IN LEARNERS WITH MILD TO MODERATE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

SACE endorsed for 5 PD Points.
HPCSA CPD Points pending.     

This webinar will explore the difference between energy versus emotion regulation and how to support sensory regulation for people with intellectual disability. It will include activities that can be used in the classroom at Special Schools.

39th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: TWO JOURNEYS, ONE STORY – DEMENTIA IN THE WORLD OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

PRINCIPALS MEETING: SPECIAL CARE CENTRES AND 24-HOUR CARE FACILITIES

A meeting for principals and supervisors of special care centres and 24-hour care facilities for persons with severe to profound intellectual disability.

The link for the online meeting is only for the representative (of the member special care centre / 24-hour facility) who has registered for the meeting. The link may not be shared with anyone else.

ALL ABOUT ME: PROVIDING SEXUALITY AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND ADLUTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

SACE endorsed for 15 PD Points.
HPCSA CPD Points pending. 

Maximum of 12 attendees

SELF-ADVOCACY PROGRAMME 2025/2026: Session 3 of 6

The current Self-Advocacy Group is full. Adults with intellectual disability, who would like to register for next year’s group, are welcome to contact our trainer, Melanie Horn on: trainer@wcfid.co.za

Please email any queries to the Training Coordinator on: coordinator@wcfid.co.za