Background
CAPability is a workshop for people with impairments (disabilities) who can earn an income. Emphasis is placed on training and skills development to enable people with impairments (disabilities) to either enter mainstream activities or become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses. Provision is also made to accommodate those that will never be able to gain suitable employment elsewhere.
Needs addressed
The facility addresses the needs of 40 adults with moderate impairments in the following manner:
- In-house skills or “on-the-job” training:
Various work activities such as food packaging, sowing, woodwork, gardening, etc. are used to provide “work” and, through it, skills training. Attendees are also provided with in-house life skills training covering subjects such as budgeting, health, discipline, etc. - Certified Joint training programmes:
Together with organisations such as Boland College where persons follow a certified course or program. These courses also have both educational and practical components. - Assistance with placement and work within the broader community and organisations:
Through our relationships and contacts within the broader community and other local businesses, opportunities often arise for people to be placed in a position of permanent employment.
Funding needed for continuation of program
Background
CAP Day Care is a safe place for adults with severe impairments (disability) who cannot be employed. The need to include them and make them part of society is one of the most important reasons this facility was created. In addition, this service allows their primary caregivers to work whilst they are looked after at the CAP Day Care centre. CAP identified the need, and currently, we are the only community organisation delivering this service to adults with impairments. The project was started in 2014, and there is an increase in demand yearly.
Needs addressed
The facility addresses the needs of 30 adults with moderate to severe impairments in the following manner:
- A safe and healthy environment for adults with impairments so they can develop and grow.
- Social and life skills education to equip them to make better life choices.
- Recreational activities that promote sports, a healthy body, and a healthy mind.
- Give them the opportunity to strive to live to their full potential by allowing them to do it in a safe environment.
- For those that are capable, create opportunities where they can generate an income by applying their learnt skills.
Funding needed for continuation of program
Background
This facility was created due to the need expressed by working mothers and family members for a care facility where they can leave their children with moderate to severe impairments (disabilities) during the day. Our Special Care program is the only place that renders a service for this specific age group and has been around since 2014. Without this daycare, they have no other place to go. Due to the increased demand, this facility needs to expand to accommodate their needs.
Needs addressed
The facility addresses the needs of 15 children with moderate to severe impairments in the following manner:
- Department of Education approved programs are used for educational development.
- Special feeding program to help with their development and nutritional support: two meals daily.
- No fees are payable by the parents.
- Educational and recreational activities are being offered and they are part of the Overberg Sports forum. They also participate in the annual International Disability Day.
- We have loving and caring staff who puts the needs of the children first. The special care program creates an opportunity for caregivers to work as well.
- An occupational therapist visits regularly. Individual and group exercises are provided, as required.
- The children are taken to the hospital for check-ups. New equipment is provided as the need arises (e.g. wheelchairs etc.).
