Living with Sight Loss

OPTIMA FEMALE GOALBALL TEAM MAKES US PROUD

-Submitted by Ngwanakopi Ramushu On the 4th of May Opima College's goalball team competed in a tournament at Setotolwane Lsen School in Limpopo Province. Optima's female team won with 13 points. They were awarded with gold medals. We are looking forward towards the tournament in Kimberley in July. Although we have a challenge in finding permanent team members, we believe that with...

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Join the Discussion

Diversity in the Office The The National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in SA (NCPPDSA) invites your participation in their next live panel discussion. If employment of persons with disabilities is a matter you feel strongly about, join their next session and SMS your comments to the studio. Please click here to find the venue closest to you from which you can...

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UNICEF News

Save the Date - 2nd Global Partnership on Children with Disabilities (GPcwd) Forum Plans are being made for the second gathering of the GPcwd to take place on September 24th immediately following the High Level Meeting on Disability and Development. This year’s event will be one full day at UNICEF House, followed by a reception. Further details are forthcoming, but please save the date...

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Clever Smartphone for People with Low Vision

The SmartVision is a smartphone designed by French digital company KAPSYS. The company has been designing and selling digital mobility and communication devices, specifically created for seniors and visually impaired people, since 2007. According to the company’s website, the SmartVision is the first smartphone specifically designed for people with low vision. This device was launched...

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Success Stories

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Do you want to know how other visually impaired persons adapt to difficult circumstances? Read real life stories about blind people and how they...

Education and Training

Do you want to build your skills to further your chances of getting employment? See the education and training options Council offers.

Low Vision Centre

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You are clearly not blind, but you can’t see clearly… Find out how we can help you to make the most of your remaining vision.

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Need help in your own area? Find an organisation close to you that renders eye care services.

Assistive devices

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How does a blind person tell the time or make notes? They use gadgets from our Resource Centre. Click here to see all the interesting devices we stock.