The Association for the Physically Disabled – Greater Johannesburg provides the following services at grassroots level:
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
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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.
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HOME-BASED / ATTENDANT CARE SERVICE: dealing with the daily physical needs of indigent members of the community who are permanently or temporarily disabled.
COMMERCIAL SERVICES:
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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.
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BARRIER BREAKERS RECRUITMENT which prepares pwd’s for the open labour market and identifies employment opportunities for pwd’s.
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BARRIER BREAKERS ASSISTIVE DEVICE RENTALS to members of the public as well as to private and public sector companies/organisations.
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.