Workplace Disability Solutions

Disability occurs through wars, accidents, diseases and as a result of a genetic disposition.

Work of decent quality is the most effective means of escaping the vicious circle of marginalisation, poverty and social exclusion. People with disabilities are often trapped in this vicious circle and positive action is needed to assist them in breaking out of it.

Barriers which people with disabilities face in getting jobs and taking their place in society can and should be overcome through a combination of policy measures, regulations, programmes and services.

There are some evolutionary changes happening in relation to disability in South Africa and globally. Existing structures and support measures for people with disabilities are, correctly, being challenged.

In South Africa, whilst we have made great progress in redressing past inequalities regarding race and gender, we are currently lagging regarding the effective integration of individuals with disabilities into all aspects of society.

In order to address this, legislation has increasingly focused on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the world of work.

We help organisation’s meet legislative requirements and create best practice work environments that include people with disabilities.  Clients can implement our full framework of disability solutions or they can start with one or two services and implement the rest at a more gradual pace.

Of particular significance is the fact that 5% of all revenue earned for disability services will accrue to a disability fund. This fund will have as its objective, the improvement of the lives of people with disabilities. There is therefore a direct benefit, for people with disabilities, in the utilisation of our services. In addition, clients are encouraged to engage in their own CSI initiatives in the disability space, and we assist them in identifying opportunities.

We work with disability experts and a network of associates and contract resources, allowing us to scale up as required.

Services offered include:

Various Disability Strategies

Awareness and Sensitisation Strategies, such as: Labour Theatre, Workshops and Campaigns.

Disability Days

Disability Policy

Disability Talent Acquisition – at all levels

Extensive national database of candidates with disabilities

Learnerships – provided through a trusted partner

Learnership Recruitment

Internships and Internship Recruitment

Mentorship and Coaching

Provision of Assistants/ Companions to Individuals with Disabilities

Disability Audits

Reasonable Accommodation Assessments and Recommendations

Environmental Accessibility Audits

Assistance with EE Plan Preparation

EE Committee Liaison

Disability Management Forum

GROW PEOPLE PARTNERS

WORKS WITH ORGANISATIONS ENABLING THEM TO:

Meet legislative targets re:	Potential	Environments	Educate
Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE)Employment Equity Act and its AmendmentsSkills Development Act	Fully tap into the potential that people living with disabilities can bring into organisations.	Create work environments where able bodied individuals and people living with disabilities can work, respecting the value each can bring to the table without focusing on disabilities.	Educate their employees with regards to the different disabilities and how to work effectively with people with disabilities.