We are situated in Knysna where we have a Residential Care Facility catering for 60 multiple-disabled adults of whom 97% have epilepsy. We have two protective workshops on our premises to keep most of the residents and 25 profoundly disabled day-visitors from the surrounding communities meaningfully occupied. OUR SERVICES : *Residential Care Facility... *Holstic Care given to 60 residents *24-Hour Healthcare / Rehabilitation / Family Preservation This service provides holistic care in a rehabilitative manner concentrating on family preservation through maintaining contact with the families and rebuilding damaged relationships *Day-Care Since 1995 profoundly disabled members of the informal communities are fetched on a daily basis to participate in skills building activities *2 Workshops On the premises to provide therapeutic activites to develop participants to full potential *Outreach *Advocacy

Knysna APD offer a variety of social services to persons with disabilities.

George Association for Persons with Disabilities renders specialized services to persons with disabilities and their families. The organization is engaged in Social work services, Special daycare centre for children and adults with severe and profound disabilities and work and employment programmes in George Municipal Area.

Horizon House is a residential and sheltered-employment centre in Stellenbosch specialising in the holistic care of people with a primary intellectual disability. Established in 1974, the centre caters for residents and day workers. A holistic approach is followed to establish a safe, normalised environment in which they can live, work, socialise and take part in sport. Based on their intellectual abilities and interests, they join one of 11 work areas, offering therapeutic value and allow them to make a meaningful contribution. Everyone is accepted for their intrinsic worth and residents and day workers alike get the opportunity to develop their talents and receive training in life skills and in the work place. Holistic and client-centered service is provided by staff members, instructors, medical staff, social worker and occupational therapist, as well as care of their recreational and spiritual needs, personal development and support to parents and families.

To provide emotional support and accurate information to people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) , as well as their families, loved ones, friends and caregivers. • Online Presence for all people living with Multiple Sclerosis with active support groups established countrywide. Established in 1966, Multiple Sclerosis South Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) . Its mission is to ensure that people affected by MS receive recognition, improve access to treatment, support, and enhanced quality of life. The organization originated from a pressing need following the emergence of the first recorded cases of MS in the Eastern Cape, under the guidance of Dr. Geoffrey Dean. In August 1963, the society was finally registered on July 6, 1966. September 3, 1967. MSSA is actively involved in policy making and setting SA guidelines for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Welcome to the Western Cape Association for Persons with Disabilities The incidence of disability has increased to approximately 15% of the population,