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REHAB Resource Centre and Library
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REHAB Resource Centre and Library Hire of a variety of assistive devices and low-vision centre 6 St James Road, East London Postal address: Box 11149, Southernwood, East London, 5213
138 Tel/fax: 043 722 1811 or 043 722 9680 or 043 743 5270 Email:
diffable@iafrica.com
BACK SUPPORT
Back
care accessories Computer accessories Chairs Flaxseed oil
therapy Books Headsets Email: backshop@global.co.za or clinrehab@intekom.co.za
Web:
www.backshop.co.za
Cape Town Fountain Medical Centre, Cnr of Adderley Street and Hans Strydom Avenue, Suite 308, Cape Town Postal address: Box 8335, Roggebaai 8012 Tel: 021 418 9849 Fax: 021 418 9850
Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre, Cnr of Grayston Drive and Benmore Road, Suite 113, Benmore Postal address: Box 651493, Benmore 2010 Tel: 011 884 8542 Fax: 011 884 0687
Dauphin House, 109 Oxford Road, Rosebank 2196 Tel: 011 447 9888 Fax: 011 447 9889 Email: dauphin@global.co.za Web:
www.dauphin.de/south-africa
BOOKS, DISABILITY GUIDES AND INFORMATION RESOURCES
A Rolling Inspiration initiative Tel: 011 728 0409 Email: sandra@mmpub.co.za Web:
www.rollinginspiration.co.za
Contact: Sandra Biblionef South Africa Donates new children’s books, including Braille books, featuring stories and themes suited to South African readers Address: 4 Central Square, Pinelands 7405, Cape Town
139 Tel: 021 531 0447 Fax: 021 531 0455 Email: bibsa@iafrica.com Web:
www.biblionefsa.org.za
Contact: Mrs Jean Williams (Executive Director) Blindiana Library South African National Council for the Blind Postal address: Box 11149, Brooklyn 0011
Various online directories – for example:
Non-profit organisations in the Western Cape
Mental health resources
HIV and Aids lifeskills education materials and online resources
Donors – a funding guide for NGOs and CBOs Web:
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/topics/86653
Cape Jewish Disability Resource Guide Jewish Sheltered Employment Centre (JSEC) The JSEC has been responsible for researching and publishing the Cape Jewish Disability Resource Guide. The guide has been developed for Jewish people with disability in the Cape Town area, as well as their families. The guide will also be of interest to professionals and organisations that work in this field. The guide is aimed at increasing communication and in this way empower people with disability and their loved ones to support and inspire one another. The guide is available from the JSEC. Astra Centre, 20 Breda Street, Gardens 8001 Tel: 021 465 4200 Fax: 021 465 4231 Email: jsec@iafrica.com Web:
www.jewishshelteredemployment.org.za
www.jsec.org.za Dauphin Office Seating SA (Pty) Ltd Dauphin House, 109 Oxford Road, Rosebank 2196 Tel: 011 447 9888 Fax: 011 447 9889 Email: dauphin@global.co.za Contact: Johan Roos director@blindlib.org.za
Deafnet Centre of Knowledge Collection of literature and other mediums of information relevant to Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind and deafened persons Institute for the Deaf Campus, De la Bat Road, Worcester Postal address: Box 1169, Worcester 6849 Tel: 023 342 4092 Fax: 023 342 1092 Email:
deafblind.deafnet@deafcare.co.za or
head.deafnet@deafcare.co.za
Web: www.deafnet.co.za
Contact: Ds At Smit or Andre van Deventer
140 Disability Help-Line — Networking on Disability Issues The Disability Help-Line is independent and supports people with disability through:
presentations on awareness of disability issues
training in disability etiquette Port Elizabeth Tel: 041 368 3707 or 082 290 3764 Email:
tony.webb@telkomsa.net
Contact: Tony Webb Disability Info and Care Postal address: Box 1036, Boksburg 1460 Specialised training of careworkers Placement of careworkers Personal development programmes for people with disability Work
preparedness programmes Employment placement Personal consultation Enquiries on all disability issues Tel: 011 917 3284 Email:
disinfo@intekom.co.za Web:
www.disinfo.org.za Contact: Mariëtta du Plooy 082 894 3284
The Disability Information Line aims to:
serve as a reach-out information programme on disability
provide online information on services available to people with disability
promote and raise awareness on disability issues
receive reports on abuse and refer them to the relevant government departments/structures
receive comments on service delivery to the target group Association for People with Disabilities – Free State, 47 Park Road, Willows, Bloemfontein 9301 Postal address: Box 20027, Willows 9320 Tel: 051 444 2883 Fax: 051 444 3443 Email: office@apdfreestate,.co.za or marinus@apdfreestate.co.za
Web:
www.apdfreestate.co.za
Contact: Marinus Opperman (Website Administrator) Gauteng Access Guide Published by AA Travel Guide Contains list of 96 establishments with disabled-friendly facilities and list of tour operators specialising in travel for people with disability Gauteng Tourism Authority, Rosebank, Johannesburg Tel: 011 327 2000
141 Fax: 011 327 7000 Email:
tourism@gauteng.net
Web: www.gauteng.net
Contact: Terry Tselane CEO Gauteng Tourism Authority Handz-on Learning Distributor of deafness resources (books, posters, activity books and toys) ranging from topics on sign language and deaf education to cochlear implant information and resources for sign language interpreters, parents and for deaf children themselves Postal address: Box 72391, Parkview 2122 Tel: 083 324 1588 Fax: 086 683 0918 Email: info@handzonlearning.co.za Web:
www.handzonlearning.co.za
HASA Annals Annual directory of private hospitals published by the Hospital Association of South Africa House VII, Visiomed Office Park, 269 Beyers Naudé Drive, Northcliff 2195 Postal address: Box 4038, Cresta 2118 Tel: 011 478 0156 9 Fax: 011 478 0410 Email:
contact@hasa.co.za
Web: www.hasa.co.za
HIV-911 directories Provincial directories compiled by HIVAN Tel: 0860 448 911 Email:
johnr@hivan.org.za
Web: www.hiv911.org.za
Cvontact: John Mental Health Resource Directory (Western Cape) Published in 2004 by the Department of Health, Western Cape Provincial Administration (Directorate: Public Health, Sub-directorate: Mental Health Programme) Postal address: Box 2060, Cape Town 8000 Tel: 021 483 4003 / 4270 / 5660 / 4572 Fax: 021 483 4345 Web:
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/Text/2006/7/mh_resource_directory_optimis ed_fgamieldien.pdf
A comprehensive mental health directory of resources available in South Africa, including consumer advocacy groups, mental health support groups, and listings of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers Compiled by the SA Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) and the Mental Health Information Centre of Southern Africa (MHIC)
142 Obtainable either from the SAFMH: Private Bag X3053, Randburg 2125 Tel: 011 781 1852 Fax: 011 326 0625 Email: safmh@sn.apc.org ) or from the MHIC: Room 0068, Clinical Building, University of Stellenbosch, T Box 19063, Tygerberg 7505 Tel: 021 938 9229 Fax: 021 931 4172 Email: mhic@sun.ac.za ) Web:
www.mentalhealthsa.co.za
National Accessibility Portal (NAP) Meraka Institute (African Advanced Institute for Information and Communications Technology), CSIR Postal address: Box 395, Pretoria 0001 Telephone number: 012 841 2317 Email:
kchikane@csir.co.za
Web: www.napsa.org.za
Contact: Ms Kagiso Chikane Prodder: NGOs and Development in South Africa Annual directory of NGOs and development organisations compiled by SANGONeT 209 Smit Street, Braamfontein, 2017 Postal address: Box 31392, Braamfontein 2017 Tel: 011 403 4935 Fax: 011 403 0130 Email:
info@sangonet.org.za or
badumile@sangonet.org.za
Department of Social Development Covers the following for all provinces: day care centres, disabled people’s organisations, homes, protective workshops, schools, self-help groups, social work services, provincial disability coordinators Tel: 012 312 7553 or 012 312 7517 Cell: 082 775 4248 or 073 362 1766 Fax: 086 615 5552/3604 Email:
sophie.mkhasibe@socdev.gov.za , chris.bame@socdev.gov.za or matu.jafta@soc.dev.gov.za
Contact: Sophie Mkhasibe, Chris Bame or Matu Jafta South African Library for the Blind Providing audio and tactile reading material to visually impaired readers Postal address: Box 115, Grahamstown 6140 Tel: 046) 622 7226 Fax: 046) 622 7650 Email:
director@blindlib.org.za Web:
www.blindlib.org.za
143 Tactile Graphics A series of handmade tactile books; include uncontracted braille and large print on every page; based on sound educational principles; educational games for preschoolers also available. Tel: 046) 622 4354 or 083 673 8840 Fax: 046) 636 1445 Email: zinkeyray@worldonline.co.za Web:
www.tactilegraphics.co.za
Contact: Lynette Rudman Tape Aids for the Blind Affiliated to South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) Produces and provides recreational and educational books and magazines on tape free of charge to blind and print-handicapped people. 14 Mitchell Crescent, Durban 4001 Postal address: Box 47016, Greyville 4023 Tel: 031 309 4800 Toll-free: 0800 33 55 22 Fax: 031 309 1105/1165 Email:
director@tapeaids.org.za or
ptatablib@mweb.co.za
Web: www.tapeaids.org.za
Cape Town 9 Bollihope Crescent, Mowbray, Cape Peninsula Tel: 021 689 5983
18 Muir Street, East London Tel: 043 722 7615
Wolmarans Street, Johannesburg 2001 Tel: 011 786 6130
101 Roberts Road, Pietermaritzburg Tel: 033 342 9616
Postal address: Box 5068, Walmer 6065 Tel: 041 581 1201 or 041 583 6764 Fax: 041 581 3314 Contact: Elizabeth van Slys
1298 Park Street, Pretoria 0083 Tel: 012 362 5414 Email:
ptatablib@mweb.co.za
Contact: Lydia Bosch
144 The Online Books Page Listing over 20 000 free books on the Web Web: http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu
CSIR Building 43, Meiring Naude Rd, Brummeria, Pretoria Postal address: Meraka Institute, Box 395, Pretoria, 0001 Tel: 079 396 4325 (sms only) Fax: 012 841 4570 Email: imohlamme@thibologa.co.za or sasl.tsli@vodamail.co.za
Web:
www.thibologa.co.za
Contact: Isaac Mohlamme BRAILLE AND/OR AUDIO PRODUCTION
Services include availability of books in audio format Tel: 023 347 2785 Cell: 072 691 9223 Email:
boomroc@vodamail.co.za
Braille Services Affiliated to South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) Blind SA 102 Eighth Avenue, Mayfair 2092 Postal address: Private Bag X9005, Crown Mines 2025 For transcriptions from print to Braille Tel: 011 839 1793 Fax: 011 839 1217 Email: sabwo@sabwo.org.za Web:
www.sabwo.org.za
Braille SA A subcommittee of the South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) A standard-setting body for braille code in South Africa Has an email discussion list on matters relating to braille, which is maintained by the SA Library for the Blind Tel: 011 350 8132 Email: cjdk@mweb.co.za or susan@blindsa.org.za or pasha.alden@blindlib.co.za Contact: Mr Christo de Klerk (Chairman), Susan van Wyk (Secretary) or Pasha Alden (SA Library for the Blind)
Converts electronic texts into audio CDs and books into mp3 format – books charged at R100 on CD and R120 on cassette; can work with MS Word, rich text, pdf, or plain text formats; conversion process takes 10 working days Email:
27727797403@vodamail.co.za
Contact: Corrie, 072 779 7403
145 Media Works An adult basic education and training (ABET) company that produces certain training materials for deaf, blind and partially sighted adults
Unit 9, Westdenes, 109–110 Kellner St, Westdene Postal address: Box 29538, Danhof 9310 Tel: 051 430 7678 Fax: 051 430 7695
Unit 13, Spearhead Business Park, Freedom Way, Montague Gardens, Cape Town Postal address: Box 36913, Chempet 7442 Tel: 021 551 0666 Fax: 021 552 9444
1 st Floor, 12 Intersite Avenue, Umgeni Business Park, Durban 4001 Postal address: Box 37348, Overport 4069 Tel: 031 263 2595 Fax: 031 263 2590
Homestead Park & Lane, cnr 12th and Homestead Ave, Rivonia 2128 Postal address: Box 3117, Rivonia 2128 Tel: 0861 696757 Fax: 011 803 0985
4 Clevedon Rd, Mount Croix, Port Elizabeth 6001 Postal address: Box 12503, Centrahill 6006 Tel: 041 374 4151 Fax: 041 374 4844
Produces literature in braille, on audio tape and in large print, specialising in school literature Institute for the Blind, 20 Adderley Street, Worcester Postal address: Box 933, Worcester 6849 Tel: 023 342 6313 Fax: 023 342 0335 Email:
iftb@mweb.co.za
pioneerprinters@mweb.co.za Web:
www.blind-institute.org.za
Contact: Schalk Hugo Manager 082 378 4438 Robobraille A free international service for converting documents automatically to and from braille and synthetic speech, accessed by email:
146 Documents submitted in Word, rich text, html or plain text formats; translated by software into contracted braille or mp3 files in up to five languages Documents returned electronically and must be rendered on a braille embosser or displayed on a braille display, where a braille format is requested May in future convert documents to DAISY books, braille maths and braille music; also, a service planned for banks and tax offices to send electronic documents to print-impaired customers Email: contact@robobraille.org To participate in a pilot test, send an email with contact details to: pilottest@robobraille.org
Web: www.robobraille.org
South African Library for the Blind Mails taped library books and magazines Postal address: Box 115, Grahamstown 6140 Tel: 046) 622 7226 Fax: 046) 622 7650 Email:
director@blindlib.org.za
South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) Postal address: Box 11149 Hatfield 0028 514 White Street, Baileys Muckleneuk Tel: 012 346 1171 Fax: 012 346 1177 Email:
admin@sancb.org.za
Contact: Jenny de Bruin
Provides a Braille printing service; documents requested to be in electronic text format Tel: 082 440 3316 Email:
Jessica@ctl.co.za
Contact: Jessica Grib BREATHING SUPPORT
A nebuliser for home use Assists in getting rid of excess carbon dioxide and gives one more oxygen Compact and portable, weighing only 2,6 kg Tel: 011 444 8184 Contact: Adam Kokas
Tel: 021 531 6857
147 BURSARIES
Carl and Emily Fuchs Foundation Closing date: Usually 21 October of each year Postal address: Box 1910, Halfway House 1685 Tel: 011 315 9055 Contact: Corné Booyens 083 287 2886
National bursary scheme
Schools and regional bodies Four schools that offer boarding facilities Parent support groups Postal address: Box 84209, Greenside 2034, Johannesburg Tel: 011 484 9909 Fax: 011 484 3171 Email:
info@autismsouthafrica.org
For the regional offices, see the entry under Autism South Africa in the Advocacy section.
The National Research Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Labour invites applications for scholarships from South African citizens with disability who wish to study for an honours, masters or doctoral degree. Closing date: Usually end of August of each year Postal address: Student Support, National Research Foundation, Box 2600, Pretoria 0001 Tel: 012 481 4114 Fax: 012 481 4044 Email: yolanda@nrf.ac.za Web:
www.nrf.ac.za/studentsupport/applicforms.htm
Contact: Yolanda Davids Bursaries for Blind Students Blind SA 102 Eighth Avenue, Mayfair 2092 Postal address: Private Bag X9005, Crown Mines 2025 Tel: 011 839 1793 Fax: 011 839 1217 Email: sabwo@sabwo.org.za Web:
www.sabwo.org.za
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