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People living with disabilities have not only formed a political party to fight for their rights, but the party also boasts a “military” unit to protect their vulnerable members should they get a seat or two in the “chaotic” parliament.
The African Disabled People’s Movement (ADPM) was established by former ANC member in Winterveldt, north of Pretoria, William Shibuyane, in 2012, and was registered with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in August last year, in time for next year’s general elections.
The 49-year-old father, who was born with a disability, told The Citizen that though there were progressive policies on the welfare of people living with disabilities, implementation was scarce.
Shibuyane said the party’s focus was on defending people with disabilities and to ensure that policies aimed at this most vulnerable sector of society were optimally implemented.
He said they were left out when it comes to employment opportunities, suitable public transport and access to housing, as well as representation in high decision-making bodies.
“We watch from the sidelines when decisions about us are taken. There is a high unemployment rate among people living with disabilities though they are skilled and qualified.
African Disabled People’s Movement is on a mission
A party with a military element. How fun is that?
The African Disabled People’s Movement (ADPM) was established by former ANC member in Winterveldt, north of Pretoria, William Shibuyane, in 2012, and was registered with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in August last year, in time for next year’s general elections.
The 49-year-old father, who was born with a disability, told The Citizen that though there were progressive policies on the welfare of people living with disabilities, implementation was scarce.
Shibuyane said the party’s focus was on defending people with disabilities and to ensure that policies aimed at this most vulnerable sector of society were optimally implemented.
He said they were left out when it comes to employment opportunities, suitable public transport and access to housing, as well as representation in high decision-making bodies.
“We watch from the sidelines when decisions about us are taken. There is a high unemployment rate among people living with disabilities though they are skilled and qualified.
African Disabled People’s Movement is on a mission
A party with a military element. How fun is that?
