When last did you bump into a deaf person, still seen as a taboo?. First reaction from most people is shame, concern and uncertainty. According to the 2001 South African census, approximately 20 percent of all disabled people in South Africa have a hearing loss (read more).
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Earlier this weerk Police minister Nathi Mthethwa said that "instead of the police officers relying on external registered interpreters, he would like for them to be well-trained police interpreters and improved statement writing as well to ensure that most members of society are cated for" (read more).
‘’when victims report crimes, they must not be compromised through wrong interpretations and badly-written statements, as well as misunderstanding of their experiences’’ Mthethwa said.
This is absolutely a wonderful idea that should be implemented throughout the country whether it is government or private sectors. If this is achieved it could help increase convictions and diagnosis at hospitals etc.
Associations such as SANDA (South African National Deaf Association) is dedicated to providng quality services, ensuring that public accessibly and increasing awareness of issues affecting deaf people at all levels in South Africa (read more) .
South Africa is a country that still struggles to except disabled people. most of the time we fail to understand that they are humans and deserve to be heard and understood. its time we get up and become one
ReplyDeleteThere are all sorts of foundations and organisations that support the disabled people of South Africa. But let’s not wait for them to do something. Let us try to give back and show some sort of appreciation by volunteering at orphanages, old aged homes, take deaf language classes and try noticing all the disabled people as humans.
ReplyDeleteI think people will only do this to pity those with disabilities.so anyone who decides to volunteer or take sign language classes should do so willingly
ReplyDeletethey should do it willingly but at the same time its not fair to those with debilitates to be taken for granted. they need to be taken seriously and they voice needs to be heard. i person who is disabled in any form should be protected and provided assurance of saftey when she or he is in danger of harm.
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