Association For Persons With Disabilities | 2 Begonia Rd, Milnerton, 7435, Western Cape

The incidence of disability has increased to approximately 15% of the population, according to the World Report on Disability released in 2011. In South Africa the highest cause of disability is lifestyle diseases (hypertension and diabetes), while the Western Cape shows alarming statistics for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, particularly in wine-growing areas, and spinal cord injury.Join us now and help us to make a difference in many more lives! We strive towards independence and equality of all people and undertake to build human capacity on every level of our organisationWe are passionate about striving towards an inclusive society in which persons with disabilities are equal and active citizens. This was true of the small group of people who began our organisation in 1937 and it remains true for the many people who join us in our work today.We work with persons with disabilities and their families where they take the lead in achieving their potential, dreams and goals, and ultimately independence. This m