We develop innovative and inclusive practices through partnerships with higher education institutions, corporates, non-governmental organisations, civil society, and government sectors to improve the everyday lives of persons with disabilities, their families, and their communities. Our work focuses on driving meaningful change across institutions, policy, service delivery, and educational curricula.
Signature Project: Inclusion for Social Justice
Disability-Inclusive Workforce Development
Our Disability-Inclusive Workforce Development project focuses on promoting disability inclusion across higher education and professional sectors. By working with universities, organisations, and communities, the project aims to equip current and future professionals with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to create more inclusive workplaces and services.
The project was recognised internationally as a nominee for the Zero Project 2020 Award in Education for its contribution to advancing disability inclusion through education and workforce development.
In Higher Education, we focus On:
Curriculum Change
Curriculum transformation aims to influence the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the future workforce by embedding disability inclusion into learning programmes. This includes engaging lecturers and students across disciplines — including engineering, medicine, nursing, law, social work, education, ICT, community development, science, therapy professions, and leadership — to strengthen disability-inclusive practices within their respective fields.
Psychosocial Support for Students with Mental Illness
Globally, many university students experience debilitating mental illness, psychological distress, anxiety, and depression, and South Africa reflects these growing challenges. There is an urgent need for better coordinated support programmes that promote the wellbeing and academic success of students with psychosocial disabilities.
Through the development of disability-inclusive environments that support personal recovery, we aim to improve student retention in higher education and facilitate meaningful participation, successful transitions into dignified work, and long-term inclusion in society.
