wheelchair wednesday

Spar Wheelchair Wednesday 2015 Celebrity Challenge

8 May 2015 By Port Elizabethan

Ready, steady, roll! Rugby and soccer players from the EP Kings and Chippa United recently took part in the inaugural Spar Wheelchair Wednesday Celebrity Challenge. The event formed part of the Spar Little Ladies Race and served to launch the Wheelchair Wednesday 2015 Campaign. Players from both sporting codes were pitted against each other in a fun wheelchair race. The spirited participants had to navigate around and over several obstacles including deceptively challenging rumble … [Read more...] about Spar Wheelchair Wednesday 2015 Celebrity Challenge

Universal Accessibility test for Bay Tourists

31 July 2014 By Alan Straton

On Wednesday 30 July 2014 Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) experienced the Bay from a different point of view as they participated in the Wheelchair Wednesday campaign run by the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities (APD). The campaign assists in creating awareness for those who use wheelchairs and also raises funds to donate wheelchairs - 100 in 2014 and 250 in the 3 year existence of the campaign. Mr Brian Bezuidenehout from APD, expressed his gratitude saying, "It has been … [Read more...] about Universal Accessibility test for Bay Tourists

Reflections on Wheelchair Wednesday Initiative

29 April 2014 By Port Elizabethan

I've never been someone who only waxes lyrical, despite the fact that I studied to be a lawyer - and that's why I completely endorse initiatives that prioritise action over apathy. The Wheelchair Wednesday project is one of those ideas that dispels inertia and prioritises activity. As a brainchild of our very own Association for Persons with Disabilities (APD), the Wheelchair Wednesday campaign is about highlighting the challenges experienced by people with disabilities, particularly those … [Read more...] about Reflections on Wheelchair Wednesday Initiative