Disability Dynamix

Disability Dynamix A fun, practical programme helping people, with & without disabilities, work together in integrated, effective teams - breaking barriers, building bridges

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges

Are you simply too daunted by the difficulties you imagine will follow, to ‘risk’ engaging with a disabled person in or around the workplace? Have you avoided hiring people with disabilities for fear of perhaps disrupting the team dynamic? In our politically correct world, we are sometimes simply too terrified to engage with the unknown and often that includes interacting with disabled people. Having employed a person with a disability, are you now experiencing frustrations and barriers between your team members – like oil and water, they just won’t mix? Frightened of saying or doing the wrong thing, causing offence or of treating someone differently when you shouldn’t, we often choose to not engage … and in so doing, we limit ourselves and our teams. In order to have a truly successful team, we need to have a fundamental understanding of each other, a respect for each individual’s frame of reference and a lack of fear of engaging. But, all too often, we don’t have the hard conversations, you know the ones that make you squirm and look at your toes. Talking about the ‘hard stuff’ is essential if you want an effective and committed team, so let’s get talking!

I've just discovered this wonderful Uplift Connect page. This picture is such a great reminder - no matter how difficult...
11/09/2019

I've just discovered this wonderful Uplift Connect page.

This picture is such a great reminder - no matter how difficult our path might feel we have come along way, and we have sown flowers along the way.

Stop for a moment today to reflect on how far you have traveled and the impact you've had on yourself and others.

You've come so far already!

Thank you Chibird.

28/05/2018

This is why the question should never be 'what position in our business is suited to a person with disability' but rather 'every position is open to anyone who can do the job'.

A great comedy routine.
23/05/2018

A great comedy routine.

We guarantee Lost Voice Guy will have you feeling the mega-lolz as he brings something completely different to the comedy scene. His cerebral palsy has left ...

Lebohang wants to be the first runway model in a wheelchair. Breaking barriers.
24/10/2017

Lebohang wants to be the first runway model in a wheelchair. Breaking barriers.

Miss Wheelchair World has concluded its first ever pageant and South Africa's Lebohang Monyatsi is bringing home the title of first runner-up.

This is some hair raising sailing "...Robie Pierce One-Design Disabled Sailing Regatta. I said, “Don’t worry, we’ll take...
28/08/2017

This is some hair raising sailing "...Robie Pierce One-Design Disabled Sailing Regatta. I said, “Don’t worry, we’ll take it easy. Chris replied, typically, “The heck with that. I’m going for the win!” My skipper had issued my orders.

The Robie is sailed in Ideal 18s fitted with bucket seats and multiple harnesses. Two adaptive sailors are strapped into permanent positions at the helm and mast, with a third able-bodied crew to assist. It’s very competitive, with top Paralympic racers from around the country, all recovering from or managing various physical conditions and injuries."

Cliff Crowley shares a story in WindCheck magazine of how a quadriplegic rediscovered his love of sailing. As a teenage member of Black Rock Yacht Club in

28/08/2017

Today marked 5 years and 310 days since I last stepped foot on a sail boat. I've been putting off this moment for so long out fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. But thanks to a really great friend, and lots of support, my experience today was just as great as I remembered. Fear can only hold one back from fully experiencing life.

20/05/2017

Ten-year-old differently-abled cyclist extraordinaire Zach Rauch Legward will ride this year’s Momentum Knysna Cycle Tour 50 km Road Race event!

08/05/2017

OK. We think we’ve found them: the most awesome group of kids in the world…

01/02/2017

A teacher from the Northern Cape has stolen South Africa's hearts while helping a little differently-abled girl in a school athletics race.

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