THE South African Muslim Charitable Trust (SAMCT) donated a new 22-seater vehicle to the KwaZulu-Natal Cerebral Palsy Association (KZNCP).
With one of their two vehicles deemed a non-runner and facing spiralling running and maintenance costs for the other, KZNCP was confronted with a major transport issue.
The SAMCT representative, Gaff Osman, said that upon learning of the association’s transportation issue, the SAMCT was pleased to assist with the provision of a new, appropriately sized, fuel-efficient vehicle, thus ensuring the safety and comfort of users while reducing running costs.
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“Safe, efficient, effective and comfortable transport is essential for people with disabilities and their caregivers. Reduced to using a single seven-seater vehicle when its 16-seater became inoperative put a strain on the association’s ability to transport its members and staff in any degree of comfort and also resulted in a massive increase in running and maintenance costs,” he said.
Osman said that, given the nature of the disabilities of members, it is imperative that, together with the driver, at least one caregiver is present during any trip.
“This necessitated the provision of a larger vehicle, which has the added benefit of facilitating easier access and exit. Importantly, too, the transport upgrade will play a key role in the association’s ability to accommodate more children as its services expand and grow,” he said.
Osman stressed that the KwaZulu-Natal Cerebral Palsy Association does sterling work with those with disabilities in this province and deserves to be supported.
“Accordingly, the SAMCT is privileged to have been able to partner with such a laudable organisation through our vehicle donation, a benefit which will last well into the future, allowing the organisation to help many more cerebral palsy people going forward,” he said.
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