Deafblind South Africa

Self-awareness can significantly impact violence, especially in terms of prevention and intervention. Here are several ways in which self-awareness influences violent behavior: 1. Emotional Regulation: • Understanding Triggers: Self-awareness helps individuals recognize what triggers their anger or frustration, allowing them to address these triggers proactively rather than reacting violently. • Managing Emotions: By being aware of their emotional states, individuals can use techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or stepping away from a situation to calm down, reducing the likelihood of violent reactions....

Ways that Self-Awareness and Empathy Influence Violence Self-awareness can significantly impact violence, especially in terms of prevention and intervention. Here are several ways in which self-awareness influences violent behavior: 1. Emotional Regulat…

For the next few posts we’re focusing on emotional intelligence to address the critical issues of Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence. We’re leveraging strength-based principles to enhance communication skills through emotional intelligence. On day two, we will develop emotional intelligence by practicing self-awareness and enhancing empathy. Ten Strategies on Practicing Self-Awareness Practicing self-awareness involves a variety of daily habits and activities that help you understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors....

Practicing Self-Awareness For the next few posts we’re focusing on emotional intelligence to address the critical issues of Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence. We’re leveraging strength-based principles to enhance …

Both Domestic Violence & Gender Based Violence are forms of violence. Violence is a reality within our awesome country. Let's use a softer, more subtle tool that each of us already has to combat the destructive force of violence. Each of us is a leader . When you think about an effective leader, what characteristics come to mind? You likely envision someone who’s approachable, kind, a great listener, calm under pressure, and capable of making clear, objective decisions....

Understanding Emotional Intelligence Both Domestic Violence & Gender Based Violence are forms of violence. Violence is a reality within our awesome country. Let’s use a softer, more subtle tool that each of us already has to…

Identifying an emotion, such as frustration, helps a person in several important ways: 1. Self-Awareness: Understanding what one is feeling is the first step towards self-awareness. This awareness allows individuals to acknowledge their emotions rather than ignoring them. 2. Emotional Regulation: Recognizing an emotion enables better regulation and management of that emotion. Once a person knows they are feeling frustrated, they can take specific steps to calm down and address the frustration peacefully....

Importance of Identifying an Emotion Identifying an emotion, such as frustration, helps a person in several important ways:                1.    …

Differences Between Domestic Violence and Gender-Based Violence

Differences Between Domestic Violence and Gender-Based Violence Visit the post for more.

Bianca van der Schyff has undertaken the task of empowering women through knowledge. She does this by means of a WhatsApp group where every day she posts something new, based on a theme. It's like opening an advent calendar at Christmas time - you don't know what you will find each day as you open the box. I will now be uploading her daily nuggets to the website - and hope you will enjoy it. 🙂

Women’s Month Intro Bianca van der Schyff has undertaken the task of empowering women through knowledge. She does this by means of a WhatsApp group where every day she posts something new, based on a theme. It’s…

The Social Employment Fund (SEF), managed by the IDC, is making impact in communities.

DBSA KZN had our committee meeting on Thursday. It was a great time of getting together, being together and sharing great ideas. Watch this space. The pics are of our last meeting, but it's the same people, except we had the honour of having our National Director, Rochelle McDonald, with us.

This week is DeafBlind Awareness Week and today we celebrate the birthday of our role-model and source of inspiration, Helen Keller, born 27 June 1880.

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller

Two amazing ladies, Estelle Barnard and Marlene Oberholzer, expressing themselves at the Pioneer Printers art project.

Celebrating with NPO Pioneer Printers

After attending the National Quadrennial meeting of the SANCB in October, our National Chairperson, Miss Tracy Smith, was invited to speak at the Inclusifest Disability Day which was organized by the KwaZulu Natal Blind and Deaf Society. It took place on Saturday 9 October at the Umhlanga Hindu Society, and was a great success. There was a great vibe and everybody was having a blast.

Our Acting National Chairman, Tracy Smith is involved in her community as she played the piano for Doon Heights Primary School in Amanzimtoti for the Choir Festival on 14 October. This Choir Festival happens annually — an event where all the primary schools of Amanzimtoti come together and sing, in aid of local charities.

🌟 Mental Health Month 🌟

We believe that every individual, regardless of their differences, MATTERS. 💚 Today we're spreading a powerful message: .

👁️‍🗨️ We may see the world in different ways, but that doesn't diminish the value of each person in our diverse community. 🌍✨

Let's celebrate our unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences, because they make us stronger TOGETHER! 🤝💪

Join us in promoting inclusivity, empathy, and understanding. Share this post to remind everyone that , and together, we can create a supportive and compassionate community. 💙

DBSA KZN NEWS 💥
After our very successful sign language course last year, one of the participants invited us to a sip-and-paint event held at
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in Margate.

Nkosinathi Bhengu and Churchill Hlongwa attended & introduced the audience to the world of the DeafBlind, and showed that you can have fun, no matter what your circumstances are. 🎨🥤🎶🌟

Very true words.

| 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺
𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒏

At WCAPD for 7 years.

𝘏𝘰𝘣𝘣𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦: Watching movies and series, and spending time at the beach.

"𝑇𝑜𝑜 𝑜𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑤𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑡𝑜𝑢𝑐ℎ, 𝑎 𝑠𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑒, 𝑎 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑, 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑎𝑟, 𝑎𝑛 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑.” — 𝐿𝑒𝑜 𝐵𝑢𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑔𝑙𝑖𝑎

South African Sign Language (SASL) is the 12th official language of South Africa!

National Institute for the Deaf is giving away FREE access to their SASL Dictionary from today until 30 September 2023. Use the login details on the photo and you will have access to over 6 000 SASL signs!

Enjoy and let your hands do the talking!

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On Wednesday it was DeafBlind SA’S birthday. DBSA was established on 26 July 1996. We’ve embarked on a project to research and document our history. André van Deventer and Annamarie Loftus have kindly agreed to help. And, ladies and gentlemen, this is how it happens. :-)

Deafblind South Africagiving back to the community on with a visit to Sean Kelly Daycare Home for Multi-Disabled in Worcester. Rochelle Mcdonald

Estelle can't speak or hear or see but when she paints words form automatically.

It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Philip Dobson, our National Director, who served Deafblind South Africa since 2008. The office staff said their goodbyes with tea and snacks.
Philip, we know it's goodbye and not farewell as you continue to serve your community, family and church. We honour you for your legacy of passionate service to DeafBlind people.

The World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB) held its 2nd technical SHAPES workshop in person in Geneva on 11-13 July 2022, to gather feedback and the perspective of persons with deafblindness.

The 2nd Technical Workshop included the participation of members of WFDB and the The EDbU - The European Deafblind Union. One of the aims of this workshop was to strengthen ties within the deafblind community and SHAPES partners, as well as international stakeholders, such as the International Disability Alliance the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Office of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Learn more: https://shapes2020.eu/2022/09/22/wfdb-holds-its-2nd-workshop-on-the-shapes-project/



Learn more: https://shapes2020.eu/2022/09/22/wfdb-holds-its-2nd-workshop-on-the-shapes-project/

Thank you message from the new WFDB's President, Sanja Tarczay Video description: A lady with red hair and glasses in a gray suit stands in the middle of the screen with gray background and WFDb logo in the left upper pa...

💡WFDB has elected its new board during its 6th General Assembly in Kenya, do you want to learn who they are?

🎊Read our article where you will find the entire election results: https://wfdb.eu/2022/11/02/wfdb-elects-its-new-board-during-general-assembly-in-kenya/



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From left to right, Sanja Tarczay (New President), Samuel Valencia (New Vice President), Klas Nelfelt (Former Vice President), Velichka Draganova (Former President of the Election Committee) & Geir Jensen (Former President)

Breaking news!🚨
Samuel Valencia from Colombia has just been elected Vice President for the WFDB at the 6th WFDB General Assembly in Kenya. Congratulations Samuel! 🥳

Alt text: smiling man sat down wearing a suit and glasses

We are pleased to inform you that the new president of WFDB has just been elected during WFDB's 6th General Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. Congulations to Sanja Tarczay (Croatia) for the victory! 🥳

Alt text: Smiling woman standing

So nice after a hard week away from home and get testimony of our efforts