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Profile of DEC’s Beneficiary Organisations
The South African Disability Development Trust (SADDT) – formerly known as The Thabo Mbeki Development Trust for Disabled People
The Trust’s main objectives are:
The Deaf Federation of South Africa
DEAFSA, formerly known as the South African National Council for the Deaf, was founded in 1929 and is a co-ordinating umbrella organisation which facilitates services to the South African Deaf and hard of hearing communities. DEAFSA currently has 67 affiliates throughout South Africa. DEAFSA’s constitution and activities are aimed at all people who are affected by a hearing loss. Disabled People South Africa
Disabled People South Africa (DPSA) has as it`s motto "Nothing About Us Without Us" in recognition of the need for disabled people to directly promote the human rights and development of all South Africans with disabilities. DPSA was formed in 1984 by disabled people. DPSA is a democratic cross-disability body made up of member organisations of people with disabilities in South Africa. DPSA is recognized as the National Assembly of Disabled People by Disabled People International (DPI), which has observer status at the UN. DPSA offers it members:
The National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa
The National Council is a non-profit organisation with nine constituent provincial associations. Their 9 sub-structures total 90 countrywide. It aims to serve as a pro-active forum for the advancement of physically disabled people, so as to enable them to attain their maximum levels of independence and integration into the community, and to prevent the occurrence of physical disablement. The Council provides developmental services, community based care services, residential care, social work counselling, employment placement and income generating projects, provision of assistive devices, promotion and awareness programmes as well as access to education. South African Federation for Mental Health
The Federation is made up of 16 Mental Health Societies and 69 member organisations that are actively involved in the field of intellectual disability. The Federation is involved in the following activities:
South African National Council for the Blind
The SANCB’s services include rehabilitation, education and training, the provision of assistive devices, social and economic development and programmes promoting the prevention of blindness and the restoration of sight. Now in its 75th year of operation, the SANCB comprises nine provincial councils, 32 national and seven international blindness related organisations, 20 workshops, 51 self-help groups and 20 schools for blind and partially sighted learners, making it the largest NGO in South Africa.
Epilepsy South Africa is a non-profit organisation which promotes the rights of people with epilepsy and provides services which enable them to enjoy full participation in all spheres of life. Their services include rights advocacy, an epilepsy information service, counselling, job creation and care and support to those affected by epilepsy and related neurological disabilities.
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