“Companies that fail to embrace diversity, including disability, as a core business issue, are simply missing the point.” Peter Bonnfield, former CEO of British Telecom Q. Why should we bother to spend time and energy on disability recruitment? A. Three reasons: The Employment Equity Act (No 55 of 1998) requires that People with Disabilities (PWD) be given affirmative action status and are therefore a designated group which, along with race and gender, require increased employment attention. READ MORE
Category: FAQ
Disability and Accessibility: FAQ
What is Access? Is Access all about people in wheelchairs? Am I accessible if I have ramps into my premises? A. No, accessibility does not just imply wheelchair access, but encompasses all disabilities, including physical, sensory and mental impairments. Q. So it’s all about catering for People with Disabilities? A. Good access benefits all people who may be using your facilities. The aged and women in maternity situations e.g. being pregnant, having small children, using READ MORE