Therapy Programme
From Threads to Triumph: Siyakwazi’s Sewing Hub Upskills Families Through Creative Innovation
For many guardians and family members having a child with a disability often means becoming a full-time caregiver. This shift in responsibility can limit or entirely eliminate opportunities for work, making it difficult to support the household. With the mounting costs of raising a child with a disability, families are often at a loss about…
Read MoreBridging the Gap: How #ProjectAccess is Transforming Disability Support in Greater Ugu
#ProjectAccess is a collaboration between physiotherapists at Port Shepstone Hospital and Siyakwazi’s therapy team. This working group is united by a singular goal: to increase access to therapy services for children with disabilities by upskilling community healthcare workers (CHW) on the ground. The initiative, which launched at the beginning of 2024, aims to encourage a…
Read MoreParent Support in action: Nomfundo & Owami’s ASD journey
Owami* (5) has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and he joined the Inclusion Programme in 2021. Siyakwazi has supported Owami’s enrollment to a local private Special Education Needs (SEN) school since 2023. Thanks to sponsorships from this school, Owami is able to attend a school with specialised classes and teaching plans that take into account his unique…
Read MoreAfikile’s story: Take a walk in her shoes
Afikile* (2) was born premature and with complications that led to her diagnosis of cerebral palsy at an early age. Her developmental progress followed an unexpected timeline so her parents, confused and without any meaningful knowledge of her condition, reached out to local clinics for support. It was at one of these clinic visits in…
Read MoreRespite Play & Learn: A little respite goes a long way
Siyakwazi is all about inclusion. It is our purpose. We aim to support every child in reaching their full potential by advocating the rights of children with disabilities and removing barriers to learning. But, what can be done when the current education system in South Africa falls short? We find our own way! Siyakwazi’s Respite Play & Learn…
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