Disabled People South Africa

DPSA is a human rights based organisation and all its programmes are geared towards ensuring that persons with disabilities human rights are recognised in all spheres of government and broader society. DPSA ensures a special focus on the development of women and youth in all its programmes. DPSA programmes vary according to provincial needs and availability of funding. Creates opportunities for disabled people to access education and training. Advocates for Government to adopt policies to advance the rights of disabled people. Lobbies and campaigns for integration of disability into national socio-economic development strategy. Supports business development services for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Deploys disabled people in local communities to inform other disabled people and the communities about their rights. Therefore, the following programmes are vehicles that the organisation uses to achieve its mission. ^ Advocacy, Awareness and Public Education ^ Economic ...