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The Road to Independence is a proud project of the   NCPD

Meet the Road to Independence founders, Fanie du Toit, from NCPD, and the late Francis Slabber

Fanie du Toit

Fanie du Toit

Fanie is an Adult Education Practitioner and for more than two decades, presenter of the programme, “Leefwêreld van die Gestremde” on RSG, as well as on many Community Radio Stations in SA. He is the senior specialist in hearing impairment & deaf affairs at the National Council of & for Persons with Disabilities.

Francis Slabber

Francis Slabber

Francis qualified her as a Speech & Language Therapist and Audiologist in 1992 at the University of Pretroia. Although dually qualified, she soon realized that audiology was where her heart and passion was. She relocated to Cape Town in 1999 when she started working at The Hearing Clinic. She later became a partner there and eventually owned the practice until her untimely death in November 2021.

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News Articles

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What all stake holders in SA should know:

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The Stigmatism of Hearing Loss

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It is worrying that many people with hearing loss are suffering unnecessarily due to the stigma attached to hearing loss.

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Access to Primary Health Care Facilities for Persons with Hearing Loss

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Road To Independence
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Award to Fanie du Toit by Helpende Hand"It is our privilege to introduce Fanie du Toit today – a dedicated advocate for disability rights, inclusion and accessible communication for persons with hearing loss.Fanie’s work is driven by a deep commitment to a society in which every person is recognised, included and empowered to participate fully. He particularly advocates for persons with hearing loss who do not use South African Sign Language as their primary method of communication, raising awareness of the unique challenges and needs they experience.As the founder of the Fanie Dreams Movement, he raises awareness, promotes accessible communication and advocates for reasonable accommodation and the removal of barriers that restrict people’s participation in society.His contribution spans several fields. He serves as a mentor for Hearing Loss Matters at the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities and serves on the board of HearUs. He has also been involved in the development of the Road to Independence Model and Protocol, which promotes independence and meaningful participation for persons with disabilities.In addition, through his work as a radio presenter on Radio Sonder Grense and other radio stations, Fanie plays an important role in bringing the lived experiences and challenges of persons with disabilities to the attention of the public.Fanie’s work reminds us that disability is not only about an individual’s impairment, but also about the barriers created by society. True inclusion begins when we recognise these barriers and work deliberately to break them down.Fanie, thank you for your continued dedication, your voice and your contribution towards a world in which everyone belongs and can participate meaningfully.Your dream of an inclusive world in which everyone belongs is a dream we can all help build.It is our pleasure to honour you with the prestigious Matthys Roets Award at the LIGKonsert."www.facebook.com/share/p/1E3Ub6HfjH/ ...

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Award to Fanie du Toit by Helpende Hand"It is our privilege to introduce Fanie du Toit today – a dedicated advocate for disability rights, inclusion and accessible communication for persons with hearing loss.Fanie’s work is driven by a deep commitment to a society in which every person is recognised, included and empowered to participate fully. He particularly advocates for persons with hearing loss who do not use South African Sign Language as their primary method of communication, raising awareness of the unique challenges and needs they experience.As the founder of the Fanie Dreams Movement, he raises awareness, promotes accessible communication and advocates for reasonable accommodation and the removal of barriers that restrict people’s participation in society.His contribution spans several fields. He serves as a mentor for Hearing Loss Matters at the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities and serves on the board of HearUs. He has also been involved in the development of the Road to Independence Model and Protocol, which promotes independence and meaningful participation for persons with disabilities.In addition, through his work as a radio presenter on Radio Sonder Grense and other radio stations, Fanie plays an important role in bringing the lived experiences and challenges of persons with disabilities to the attention of the public.Fanie’s work reminds us that disability is not only about an individual’s impairment, but also about the barriers created by society. True inclusion begins when we recognise these barriers and work deliberately to break them down.Fanie, thank you for your continued dedication, your voice and your contribution towards a world in which everyone belongs and can participate meaningfully.Your dream of an inclusive world in which everyone belongs is a dream we can all help build.It is our pleasure to honour you with the prestigious Matthys Roets Award at the LIGKonsert."www.facebook.com/share/p/1E3Ub6HfjH/ ...

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Proud Partnerships

Ida Institute and the NCPD

I am so privileged to be part of the “partnership” between Ida Institute South Africa Chapter and National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities This a career highlight after 37 years in the sector of and for Persons with Disabilities. I so wish it could have happened 20 years ago.

Fanie du Toit
Adult Basic Education Practitioner – Unisa 1994

“Free new resources helps people with hearing loss and professionals build trusting, productive partnerships.”

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