Smergos, Johannesburg Videos

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In part 2 of our #lightbulbmoments interview with Nicole Vergos, her and Nick Smit discuss how Smergos is inspiring sustainable change in the workplace for people with disabilities. Companies wanting to be more inclusive need not worry about big changes, it is the small things that make all the difference for every employee. This interview is part of The Big Idea initiative. #Inclusion #Diversity #Accessibility #Equity

Welcome to #lightbulbmoments which is our part The Big Idea initiative. In part 1 of our interview with Nicole Vergos, her and Nick Smit discuss the common misconceptions of disability accessibility and inclusion, and how research is an important tool in shifting mindsets. #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Accessibility

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Nicole's journey in the past year has been thrilling. She embraced the challenges and opportunities with determination and a strong work ethic. Smergos also experienced significant growth, but Nicole's focus was on building an inclusive and empathetic business practice. Looking ahead, Nicole and Smergos are committed to expanding while maintaining their core values. They understand that growth is about creating a positive impact and fostering a supportive environment. Nicole's journey has been a testament to her resilience, and Smergos is on a path to success driven by inclusivity and empathy.

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Our co-owner Nick has shared that the past year has been a whirlwind experience, but overall it has been a good year due to the meaningful difference they were able to make. Nick is still determined and focused on achieving their objectives. Looking forward to 2024, Nick plans to drive innovation and expand their business through collaborations. We can expect a year full of growth and success.

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Check out the podcast where Lois speaks with our co-founders of Smergos, Nicole Vergos and Nick Smit, about the work we do to enable disability employment. During the conversation, they discussed: • The founding of Smergos • How they became involved in the disability employment space, • The challenges facing disabled people seeking employment and the employers themselves, • The work that Smergos does • Advice for disabled persons seeking employment Thank you, Lois Strachan - A Different Way of Seeing for having us! https://buff.ly/3QuBJmd

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It is your last chance to book your spot at Network with Smergos - Highlighting individual worth on the 5th of August 2023. Follow the link to purchase your ticket https://buff.ly/3Q6mvDZ #inspiringmotion #disabilityawareness #disabilityinclusion #accessibility #inclusion

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Don't forget to purchase your ticket for our networking event, Highlighting individual worth Date: Saturday, 5 August 2023 Time: 10:00 – 12:00 Place: DC Coffee Ticket: R70 pp and includes a drink of your choice

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Tomorrow is Just Ask! We couldn't be more excited to see you all there and to get asking... If you haven't secured your ticket yet, no problem because you can get it now at https://buff.ly/3LQQCNw You'll also receive a fantastic warm beverage from DC Coffee Co. See you there! Alt text: Dark blue background, Just Ask text with an image below of differently abled individuals. Bottom left corner is the Smergos logo, bottom right corner is the logo for ASK. #inspiringmotion #JustAsk #MoveTalks #disabilityawareness #disabilityinclusion #accessibility #inclusion

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Saturday, May 13 Join us for an epic morning of questions at Just Ask. A StrangerKind Dc Coffee Co

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AN INSIGHT FROM OUR MOVE TALK WITH SA GUIDE DOGS ASSOCIATION 💙 It was moving to hear about the incredibly close bond that is formed between a person and their Guide, Service or Autism Support Dog. #inspiringmotion #movetalks #saguidedogs #freedom #independence #disability #disabilityawareness

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AN INSIGHT FROM OUR MOVE TALK WITH SA GUIDE DOGS ASSOCIATION 💙 It was amazing to learn about how SA Guide Dogs helps so many people live independent lives. #inspiringmotion #movetalks #saguidedogs #freedom #independence #disability #disabilityawareness

Research & Development video
We offer a personalised research and development strategy for companies to measure impact and track key milestones along their journey of becoming more inclusive. Contact us today to inspire motion towards a more inclusive world. Alt text: short video depicting two people sitting at a table comparing graphs on their laptops.

Assistive tech braille display
What is a braille display? 🤔 A braille display provides access to information on a computer screen by electronically raising and lowering different combinations of pins in braille cells. A braille display can show up to 80 characters from the screen and is refreshable. The device sits on the user’s desk, often underneath the computer keyboard. Alt text: White background with blue circle in the center. Text on the right "What is a braille display?" with a gif of a flashing lightbulb on the left. #assistivetech #brailledisplay #blind #visuallyimpaired #innovation

Assistive tech closed captioning
What is closed captioning? 🤔 Close captioning is helpful to people with hearing impairments, as the technology converts audio content into text and displays it on screen. Closed captions not only display words as the textual equivalent of spoken dialogue, but they also include speaker identification, sound effects, and music description. Close captioning can be enabled on programs such as YouTube and Netflix. There are also a range of high-quality apps which convert phone calls and social conversations into text. Alt text: White background with blue circle in the center. Text on the right "What is closed captioning?" with a gif of a flashing lightbulb on the left. #assistivetech #closedcaptioning #hearingimpaired #innovation

Peer support video
We offer a peer support program for new interns and employees with disabilities. Our intention with the program is to develop individuals on a personal level as well as create team cohesiveness. Contact us today to inspire motion towards a more inclusive world. Alt text: short video depicting a woman in a black blouse using sign language.

Assistive tech screen reader
What is a screen reader? 🤔 A screen reader helps people who are blind or visually impaired to access and interact with digital content, such as websites and social media. Most commonly, a screen reader uses text-to-speech (TTS) technology to read text aloud in a synthesised human voice. In addition, some screen readers can convert onscreen text into braille. For this function, users connect an external device, called a refreshable braille display, which generates braille characters on a pad as the screen reader scans the text. Alt text: White background with blue circle in the center. Text on the right "What is a screen reader?" with a gif of a flashing lightbulb on the left. #assistivetech #screenreader #blind #visuallyimpaired #texttospeech #braille #innovation

Online accessibility video
Our online accessibility assessments will help make your website and intranet inclusive of people who use assistive technology, such as screen readers and text-to-speech systems. Contact us today to join the growing movement. Alt text: short video depicting a woman with a sight impairment using her smartphone.

Recruitment video
We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with local recruiters who specialise in placing people with disabilities in employment positions. Contact us today to create career growth opportunities in your company. Alt text: short video depicting a woman in a black blouse using sign language.