Disability Unit’s new short course leads the way in recruiting and retaining people with disabilities
Caption: ENABLING OTHERS: BeatriceKoopman, Short Course co-ordinator and Business for Good’sHuman Resource Director.
The Disability Unit, headed by Dr Nina Du Toit, is working in partnership with Business for Good, a non-profit training consultancy, to bring the first-of-its-kind short course aimed at addressing issues relating to the disabled.
Chairperson of Council launches bursary fund, pledges Council stipend to students with disabilities
His early struggles as a university student desperate to source funding for his studies have inspired CPUT Chairperson of Council, Mr Mbulelo Bikwani, to establish a fund for students in need, particularly students with disabilities. He has also pledged his Council stipend for this cause. The fund, which has thus far raised well over R250 000, was launched recently in Gugulethu at a Thanksgiving and Gratitude Ceremony to mark Mr Bikwani’s appointment as Chairman of CPUT ‘s Council.
CPUT Chairperson of Council, Mr Mbulelo Bikwani, (centre) in Gugulethu at a Thanksgiving and Gratitude Ceremony to mark his appointment as Council Chair and celebrate the launch of his bursary fund.
Promoting equity and acceptance – Disability Awareness Week in full swing at CPUT
Dean of Students Cora Njoli-Motale (centre) and Dr Nina Du Toit (left, back row) with staff and students supporting last year's Disability Awareness event.
“People with disabilities shouldn't be defined solely by them – once we have knowledge and awareness regarding a particular disability, we don't see the disability anymore, we see the person.” As Disability Awareness Week continues at CPUT this week, Dr Nina Du Toit, Head of the Disability Unit, is calling on staff and students to get involved in the Unit's activities, which include a series of demonstrations, exhibitions and courses about disability.
