Isn’t it strange that around 15% of persons with disabilities who are working are self-employed versus the less than 10% of non-disabled people with their own businesses? More disabled people are beginning to follow suit, starting up their own businesses. As the continent, government and business community, we seek to affirm and give recognition to [;.]
Accenture hosted the latest breakfast workshop. This was an exceptionally informative session with speakers from the SA Human Rights Commission and the Department of Social Development providing great insights into the recently published Disability Toolkit for the Private Sector and the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities bit. Accenture also shared experiences [;.]
Well done to every contestant who took part in Miss, Mrs & Mr MPSAmag and a massive congratulations to all winners. Caleb, at 20 years, survived a shark attack on the 27th of June 2015 at Buffalo Bay, via which he lost his right leg (above the knee). He was flown by helicopter to the [;.]
The Fability Team pulls off yet another successful collaborative Event!! The World Class #JoburgOpen10 The Joburg Open, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the South African and European golf tours, was hosted by the City of Johannesburg 14-17 January 2016 for the 10th time. “It has proven its value as a highly successful event [;.]
Transport Month Campaign: Eco Mobility 20 October 2015 Tuesday, the 20th of October 2015 Radio 2000 and members of the Office of the Premier, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng Department of Transport, Gautrain, Rea Vaya, Fability as well as a number of celebrities with disabilities will embark on a ride in support of Transport Month, to [;.]
Full Guide to Fability Models SA 2015:Fability is set to Unearth Amazing Disabled Models Photos courtesy of Models of Diversity (www.modelsofdiversity.org) Fability ModelsFability Models is one link of the diverse company called Fability (www.fability.co.za). Fability’s Chief Executive Officer, Bernadette Rigney, started Fability Models SA in July 2015 after seeing Jack Eyers from Models of Diversity [;.]
‘I had to learn how to not be an outcast’ by Jabulile Ngwenya Cape Town – “Look inside yourself and see what it that makes you different. That is your wand, your staff, your sword. Terry-Ann Adams. (Credit: ANA) “Embrace it, breathe it in. Everyone is different in some way and that’s okay because if [;.]
Clarkson, Hammond and May Live “Top Gear Festival” – Drive & Thrive 2015 “What an honour it was to have been part of this exciting, awesome, adrenaline filled and fun 3 Day Event! The cars, crowd, team, organizers … simply a World Class affair, by far the Event of 2015.” Says BernadetteDirector of fAbility: Bernadette [;.]
Making a fAbulous impact improving the lives of others – interview with JT Foxx: Words: Jabulile S. Ngwenya Being fabulous and successful:Being fabulous while making an impact on people’s lives comes effortlessly to Bernadette Rigney, whose laugh is infectious, and whose positive outlook on life makes you smile. Bernadette is the founder and CEO of [;.]
Red Silk Tree Media – SEDA / Fability Entrepreneur Seminar 25 March 2015 The SEDA Disabled Entrepreneurs Seminar 2015 event today in Cape Town at Brideways, Ratanga Junction was phenomenal!!!!! Bernadette Rigney, founder and director of Fability: Lifestyle Guide just WOWED me with her in-depth knowledge of policies and legislation around disabilities! To all my [;.]