Fun walk in Standerton raises awareness for the disabled
Awareness of the rights of people with disabilities and eradication of the stigma associated with the disabled were the focus of the walk.
Social workers Phindile Mbatha and Margret Mgotho from the Mpumalanga Mental Health Society participated in a fun walk on October 18.
The aim was to raise awareness for people with disabilities.
Also participating were Inkazimulo Stimulation Ithembelihle Protective Workshop, the Africa Tikkun Foundation, community members and various stakeholders.
They walked in Sakhile on Hlongwane Drive.
Awareness of the rights of people with disabilities and eradicating the stigma associated with disabled people were the focus.
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The social workers encouraged parents to love their children, stop hiding them at home and bring them to the Thusong Service Centre.
According to the society, they stand for community acceptance, accessibility, independent living, quality of life, full and active participation in society, and equal access to education.
They believe a disability is not a barrier, but discrimination is.
Their offices are opposite the Sakhile Clinic, and the social workers are available Mondays to Thursdays from 07:30 to 16:00 and Fridays from 07:30 to 13:00.
Call 081 716 9795 or 081 390 5303.
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