The Summerstrand Cheshire Home, situated in Gomery Avenue, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, was opened in 1975 by the late Professor Jan Christien Barnard. The Home caters for chronically physically disabled adults who come to live their lives there, either by choice, or because of circumstances beyond their control. Our residents range from the ages of 18 onwards. Today, some 43 years later, we have a wonderful Home, that accommodates 55 disabled adults. Forty residents live in the main Home, while the others live in specially designed, independent cottages. The late, Lord Leonard Cheshire's vision was always that Cheshire Homes be run along the lines of a normal family home. This is our constant challenge - to provide as homely an atmosphere for people who have been so debilitated by various disabilities. Dedicated staff and a team of invaluable volunteers contribute towards maintaining this very important service to the disabled community of the Eastern Cape and beyond.

Special Needs Facilities - The ACVV has three programs for people living with disabilities: * residential care facility for 45 women living with cognitive disabilities (Cape Town) . * community-based income-generating workshop for 30 people with both physical and cognitive disabilities (Greff-Reinet) . * day care facility for 18 children and adults with both physical and cognitive disabilities (Robertson) ...

Severe Mental Disability

Severe Mental Disability