The Gauteng provincial government will commemorate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni.
Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane will deliver a keynote address highlighting issues that affect people with disabilities and the programmes of the Gauteng provincial government that respond to the needs of people with disabilities.
There will also be package of services on offer from government departments such as skills development opportunities, applications for birth certificate and social grants. Members of the community will be able to access direct services and information.
Details of the event:
Date: Thursday, 3 December 2009
Time: 08h30 to 15h30
Venue: Sam Ntuli sports complex, Thokoza, Ekurhuleni
Meanwhile as part of the activities to commemorate International Day for People with Disabilities, a three year old Kealeboga Bagatsu will receive a gift of hearing at Steve Biko Pretoria Academic Hospital. Young Kealeboga has received a cochlear implant device and tomorrow it will be switched on introducing him to sound.
The cochlear implant is surgically placed in the inner ear and activated by a device worn outside the ear. This device can restore partial hearing even to the profound deaf. Unlike a hearing aid, it does not make sound louder instead it bypasses damaged parts in the auditory system and directly stimulates the nerve of hearing, allowing individuals to receive sound.
Date: Thursday, 3 December 2009
Time: 10h15
Venue: sixth floor, administration block, Steve Biko Pretoria Academic Hospital, Tshwane
For more information contact:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
Thabo Masebe
Cell: 082 410 8087
Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government
2 December 2009
