Training & Events
Training Programme: 2026
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Training Programme for July, August & September 2026
July 2026

SELF-ADVOCACY PROGRAMME: 2026 – 2027. SESSION 2 of 6
The current Self-Advocacy Group is full. The next the series will begin in May 2027.

PRINCIPALS MEETING: ALL PRINCIPALS AND SUPERVISORS OF SPECIAL CARE CENTRES / 24-HOUR CARE FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
August 2026

MEDICAL TAX REFUNDS
This webinar will show how families can claim SARS medical tax refunds. You may qualify for costs related to a diagnosed condition. This falls under Section 6B of the Income Tax Act.
To register, please contact our Training Coordinator, Shakira Lakay on: coordinator@wcfid.co.za

SENSORY PLAY FOR SPECIAL CARE LEARNERS
Come and get a little messy as you experience activities designed to encourage sensory stimulation of children with intellectual disability.

RETHINKING SUPPORT: THE IMPORTANCE OF MEANING AND BELONGING
Iselle will discuss ways in which to help create a sense of meaning and belonging in the life of people with intellectual disability.

IN-PERSON, ALL ABOUT ME FACILITATOR TRAINING: LIFE SKILLS AND SEXUALITY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
SACE approved for 15 CPTD points. HPCSA and SACSSP CPD points pending. A maximum of 20 attendees
This very practical training will equip special needs educators, social workers, health care professional and care-workers to deliver life skills and sexuality education to children or adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability. The rights-based approach will enable people with intellectual disability to protect themselves from abuse and to feel more confidant about their bodies, sexual development and relationships. The training also focuses on supporting parents and on developing sexuality education policies within organisations.
September 2026

RECOGNISING AND RESPONDING TO NEGLECT AND ABUSE OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Members outside of Cape Town who wish to attend virtually may email Shakira Lakay on: coordinator@wcfid.co.za

APRON PROJECT: A TOOL TO ASSIST THOSE WITH BARRIERS TO VERBAL COMMUNICATION
The Apron Project is an alternative communication resource designed for staff at Special Care Centres to assist any child with barriers to verbal communication.

WESTERN CAPE FORUM FOR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Look out for the invitation with details of the presentation topic, presenter and venue closer to the date.

SELF-ADVOCACY PROGRAMME: 2026 – 2027. SESSION 3 of 6
The current Self-Advocacy Group is full. The next the series will begin in May 2027.
ADVANCE NOTICE FOR TERM FOUR
ONLINE: ALL BOUT ME – PROVIDING SEXUALITY AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TO CHLDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
PART ONE is intended for everyone, including HODs and principals. It provides essential background information on why sexuality education is important for adults and children with intellectual disability, addresses common concerns, summarises the legal framework and focuses on the need for guidelines within organisations. PART ONE (12-25 October 2026) requires at least 6 hours to complete the reading course material.
PART TWO is aimed at educators, health professionals and caregivers working directly with children or adults with intelelctual disability. It provides participants with practical tools, planning bad skills needed to set up and run a sexuality programme, PART TWO (26 October-15 November 2026) requires at least 9 hours to complete the reading and course material.
15 SACE CPTD approved; HPCSA and SACSSP CPD points pending.
For more information and to register in advance please contact Shakira Lakay, Training Coordinator on: coordinator@wcfid.co.za

