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Agriculture for All
by WCDOA pubs
by Deona Strydom
The Western Cape Association for People with Disabilities is a registered nonprofit organisation and a public benefit organisation and is committed to social development of persons with disabilities in the Western Cape. The 25 branches across the province provide an inclusive service to all persons with disabilities, irrespective of age, gender, nationality or religion.
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TThe Central Karoo Agriculture team visited the Beaufort West Association for Persons with Disabilities in March. The main aim of the day was to include this oftenoverlooked sector of society and to ensure that they are made aware of the role they can play in the agricultural sector.
The Beaufort West Association for Persons with Disabilities consists of the Masixole Day Care Centre where 25 children with severe disabilities are taken care of during the week. They also have a workshop where more than 40 people with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 60 learn a trade or life skills. The skills include training in upholstery, reparation of shoes, laundry and woodwork. Through the workshop they provide products and services at a low cost to the community.
During our visit, the students were educated on the correct treatment of pets and encouraged to dip, sterilise and vaccinate their animals. The importance of water was also addressed: water sources, scarcity, drought and how we as responsible citizens can contribute to the sustainability of our water sources.
Our next visit will focus on household gardens, and we will support them with the establishment of their own moveable garden.
Acknowledgements
This was another collaborative event between the programmes Sustainable Resource Use and Management, Agriculture Producer Support and Development, Rural Development, Veterinary Services and our trusted partner Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency. AP
For more information, contact Deona Strydom: deona.strydom@westerncape.gov.za
