When Charlton Ruiters joined Bergrivier APD in July 2022 as a driver, few could have predicted the remarkable journey that lay ahead. By 2023, Charlton had stepped into the role of Woodwork Manager, leading the Skills and Work Centre with determination and vision.
WCAPD is gearing up for a milestone moment: our 90th anniversary in 2027. This landmark year will be one of celebration, commemoration, and community connection, and our teams are already hard at work behind the scenes to ensure it is truly unforgettable.
At Mossel Bay APD, the past few months have been a powerful reminder of what happens when a community rallies behind inclusion. With donors, volunteers, and supporters stepping forward, the branch has been able to amplify its visibility and create unforgettable experiences for children and families.
Imagine arriving at work and navigating your office, corridors, and meeting rooms from a wheelchair. Suddenly, every doorway, desk height, and bathroom layout becomes more than just design choices, they are gateways or barriers to participation.
At Tembaletu, wellness isn’t an add-on, it’s part of how persons with disabilities are supported to thrive, participate fully, and build confidence in everyday life. And every Wednesday, that commitment shows up in motion.
There are moments that deserve more than a line in a report, they deserve a cheer. When our branches in Laingsburg, Jo Dolphin, Olifantsrivier, and Witzenberg received Skills and Work Centre subsidies from the Department of Social Development, it was one of those moments.
Stay tuned for our upcoming radio interviews on Radio Kaapse Kansel's 'Leefstyl' programme every Tuesday at 2pm and Radio Tygerberg's 'Hou my Dop' every Monday at 1pm.
This Festive Season, we’re celebrating the joy of giving to those we love, and to the community we’re proud to be part of.
While the Festive Season brings joy and celebration, it can also bring disruption to the routines that many persons with disabilities rely on for comfort and stability.
There’s something special about gathering with purpose, and the Social Worker and Social Auxiliary Worker Indaba held from 19–22 August at the Hartenbos NG Kerk Youth Hostel was exactly that.
