2011 Golf Day APD-Greater Johannesburg.

• Public Event
• Date: September 8, 2011
• Category: Other sporting events

The Association for the Physically Disabled - Greater Johannesburg will host its annual golf day on the 8 September 2011 in order to raise funds for the Association.

Since 1934 the Association for the Physically Disabled – Greater Johannesburg has helped thousands of South Africans to overcome the tragic consequences of physical disability; to discover for themselves that there IS life after physical disability.

Our Mission is to provide relevant and quality services to persons with primarily physical disabilities and to the community as a whole, including services such as:

SOCIAL WORK SERVICE to assist people with disabilities (PWD’s) and their families to resolve their personal problems ? both psychological and physical – and empower them to develop towards an independent lifestyle.

HOME-BASED/ATTENDANT CARE SERVICE dealing with the daily physical needs of indigent members of the community who are permanently or temporarily disabled.

PROTECTIVE WORKSHOPS, which are safe, disabled-friendly environments providing opportunities for PWD’s to develop and improve their skills and to earn an income to supplement their pensions.

LEAN ON US HOME CARE AGENCY. An agency offering basic and specialized care to meet the essential and personal hygiene needs of temporarily and permanently disabled people.

BARRIER BREAKERS (BB) has public awareness campaigns designed to break down barriers between PWD’s and able-bodied individuals of all ages. It also assists employers with all aspects of diversity training and facilitation/accommodation issues pertinent to PWD’s.

BARRIER BREAKERS (BB) RECRUITMENT SERVICE which prepares PWD’s for the open labour market and identifies employment opportunities for PWD’s.

BARRIER BREAKERS (BB) WHEELCHAIR RENTAL SERVICE to members of the public as well as to private and public sector companies/organisations.

Associated Projects