inclusivity

Deaf Developers Graduate as Symbols of Hope in Inclusive Tech

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023 1,363 0

Deaf developers recently shone at their graduation, and now stand to lead a new age of inclusive technology for their community and beyond:   Johannesburg, South Africa (27 November 2023)…

Meet the Festival Where Dancers of All Abilities Take the Spotlight

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023 703 0

Dance has always been a way for people to unite. In the same breath, festivals are often limited in their accessibility. But, a feast of dance showcasing dancers of all…

Deaf TV Host’s Golden Horn Win is a Win for an Entire Community

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 24, 2023October 24, 2023 667 0

Deaf TV Host Jabaar Mohammed has won the Golden Horn Award for Outstanding Person with a Disability Contributor at the South African Film and Television Awards!   South Africa (24…

Proud Hosts: Gymnasts Unite in Tshwane for 2023 DSIGO Championships 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023 801 0

In a dazzling display of talent, gymnasts from all over the world united in South Africa’s Tshwane for the 2023 Down Syndrome International Gymnastics World Championships, where Team SA made…

World First: Massive Sculpture Honours Women Who Wear Hijabs

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023 1,171 0

Believed to be a world first, an artist created a larger-than-life sculpture honouring women who wear Hijabs so that more members of the community in Smethwick can know that they…

Miss Universe Finally Decided that Beauty is Not Defined by Age

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 17, 2023September 15, 2023 4,430 0

In a big move for anti-ageist mindsets, the Miss Universe Pageant will be changing its age limitations for good!   Global (17 September 2023) — In a big announcement for…

Miss, Mr and Ms Deaf South Africa 2023 Take Their Thrones!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 11, 2023 1,556 0

The court is out of session and the crownings are official for Miss, Mr and Ms Deaf South Africa:   South Africa (11 September 2023) — The court is out…

SA to Host Down Syndrome International Gymnastics World Champs

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023 2,037 0

Another international hosting moment for SA that’ll see global champs unite, inclusivity flourish and world titles tackled.   Centurion, South Africa (31 August 2023)—South Africa will once again play host…

LEGO Braille Bricks Become a Game-Changer in Building Inclusivity

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 29, 2023 692 0

After the global community made it clear that LEGO braille bricks should be accessible to as many people as possible, the dream has finally become a reality.   Global (29…

These Ladies Did Some Good! Miss Deaf SA Sparkles with Support

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 28, 2023 840 0

A gorgeous fundraising event for Miss Deaf SA saw a few ladies take to the stage while fashion, beauty and awareness united guests.   Pretoria, South Africa (28 July, 2023)…