Physical And Mobility Impairments

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Welcome to the Physical and Mobility Impairments page which assists persons with Physical and Mobility Impairments and/or disabilities.

Physical Impairments refer to injuries, conditions, or diseases that impair a person’s mobility or physical appearance, possibly affecting their ability to participate equally in society.

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If you do not find what you are looking for there, please scroll down for a comprehensive guide of information to assist both persons with disability and persons seeking to employ those with disabilities.

The physical impairments section unpacks:
– the types of disabilities or impairments that can effect ones mobility, and/or affect ones physical appearance in such a way that disadvantages them in society
– Sports and/or Hobbies that are available in South Africa for persons with disabilities, through various clubs and organisations,
– Service Providers, Organisations, Companies, Products, Educational and Health Care facilities and professionals that are available to assist persons with disabilities,
– Services available to companies seeking to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Learn more about the different Types of Impairments

What Are You Looking For?


For persons with a disability, looking for assistance:
1. Accessible Housing
2. Assisted Living, Residential Facilities and Self-Help Centres
3. Assistive Devices and Equipment for sale and to rent?
4. Government and Disability Grants
5. Disability Tax and Rebates
6. Education for All
7. Healthcare and Rehabilitation
8. Looking for a Job | Learnerships | Entrepreneurship
9. Organisations that can help
10. Accessible Features and Parking Disks
11. Travel, Transport and Accommodation
12. Assistance and Service Dogs
13. Sports and Hobbies
14. Vehicles, Driving and Equipment
15. Types of Physical Impairments
16. Universal Access

If what you are looking for is NOT in the above shortlist, you will find it in the information featured below. Please keep reading.

  • Logo of Ann Harding Cheshire Homes, providing care and support for people with physical disabilities in South Africa
  • This is the logo for Wheelchairs on the Run - specialist in mobility aids
  • This is the logo for Shonaquip Social Enterprise - enabling inclusion
  • Smart Service Dog - Changing lives one dog at a time
  • This is the logo for Solutions Medical - Mobility specialists
  • Edit Microsystems Logo - helping you learn
  • This is the logo of Bradshaw LeRoux, Disability Inclusion Specialists
  • Logo of CE Mobility - Wheelchair and Seating specialists
  • Mobility Aids - Provide mobility solutions
  • This is the logo for Sitwell Technologies - creators of unique, personalised mobility solutions
  • This is the logo for Shoprider - specialists in mobility and mobility solutions
  • Be-Able Solutions logo - invested in making life easier
  • Logo for Lidia Pretorius, Disability Empowerment Coach
  • Honey's Garden For Medical Alert Dogs and task trained service dogs for persons with disabilities
  • Sheer Mobility - Bringing affordability to mobility
  • Logo of Mr Mobility - Mobility Solutions.
  • Link to the National Council of Persons with Disabilities
  • PHARMA Southern Africa
  • This is the logo for SkyJacks - they offer a comprehensive range of access and lifting equipment and related services.
  • Lifta - Where Independence Meets Innovation
  • Universal Access Collective
  • Your Disability Tax - Claims made easier
  • Pro Mobility logo - supplier of homecare and mobility aids
  • WINFAR
  • Paw4Life
  • DAATS - Disability Accessible Accommodation & Travel
  • Paws4Purpose - Service & Therapy Dog Training
  • Stratfin - Medical TaxBack

2. Select Your Category of Interest

Below are categories of specialised services and resources available to assist persons with Physical and Mobility Impairments, including Service Providers, Organisations, Clubs and Companies, that provide Products, Services, Information, Sport, Educational and Health Care facilities and professionals.

Please select your area of interest from the icons listed below:

Icon for Accessible Features and Parking Discs. Click to learn more.
Icon for Accessible Housing. Click to learn more.
Icon for Assisted Living and Self Help Groups. Click to learn more.
Icon for Assistive Devices. Click to learn more.
Icon for Disability Tax. Click to learn more.
Icon for Disability Grants. Click to learn more.
Icon for Education. Click to learn more.
Icon for Healthcare. Click to learn more.
Icon for Looking for a Job. Click to learn more.
Icon for Organisation. Click to learn more.
Icon for Service and Assistance Dogs. Click to learn more.
Icon for Sport and Hobbies. Click to learn more.
Icon for Transport Services and Vehicle Hire Click to learn more.
Icon for Travel and Accommodation. Click to learn more.
Icon for Universal Design and Accessibility. Click to learn more.
Icon for Types of Physical Impairments. Click to learn more.
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Blogs and Related Reading

While a physical impairment changes how you navigate the world, it also opens up new ways of engaging with it—through the right equipment, environment, and mindset. This blog section explores the realities of daily life in a wheelchair. It focuses on practical solutions, lived experience, and the tools that make a meaningful difference, with the goal of helping individuals maintain autonomy, comfort, and confidence in their day-to-day lives.

3. Physical Impairments Category Guide

Sensory Impairments refer to injuries, conditions, or diseases that impair a person’s 5 senses, namely Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell and Touch, possibly affecting their ability to participate equally in society. Our Sensory Impairments section addresses the consequent challenges and presents the different products, devices, services, and organisations, available to help. Below are the categories this section addresses. Please select your area of interest and let’s get you equipped and empowered.

1. Physical Impairment

– Definition & Types of Physical Impairments
– Services and Products available to assist persons with Physical Impairments.

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2. Types of Physical Impairments

– Conditions that cause Physical Impairments.
– Organisations that can help.

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3. Accessible Housing

– Guidelines to making your home accessible, including: Ramps; Multi-Story Homes; Bedrooms and
Bathrooms
– Companies that can assist.
– Home Automation and other Assistive Devices

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4. Assistive Devices

– Assistive Devices and Accessories available in South Africa, including:
– Companies that sell and rent Assistive Devices and Accessories
– Organisations that Donate Equipment to assist persons with disabilities

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5.Assisted living and Self Help Centres

– Types of Residential Facilities for persons with disabilities in South Africa.
– Lists of Residential Facilities for persons with disabilitie

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6. Disability Grants

Step by step Guideline to applying for Disability Grant:
– Who qualifies?
– How to apply?
– Contact details of branches in your area.

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7. Disability Tax

– Do you qualify for Disability Tax Relief?
– How do you Apply?
– Who Can Help?

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8. Education For All

– Education Rights for Persons with Disabilities
– Education options for persons with disabilities in South Africa
– Bursaries, Learnerships and Job readiness Programs

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9. Healthcare / Rehabilitation

– Step-by-Step guideline to recovery/rehabilitation or adaption:
– Support Services and Peer Networks
– Medical and Health Challenges and Solutions

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10. Looking for a Job

– Who can help and what are your options?
– What you need to know as an employer
– What you need to know as an employee
– Creating accessible working environments

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11. Organisations

– Types of organisations that assist persons with disabilities.
– Services and support that they provide
– Types of Sports organisations that assist persons with disabilities.

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12. Parking Discs | Accessible Features

Accessibility Guidelines:
– The importance of accessibility for persons with disabilities
– The legislation governing accessibility for persons with disabilities
– Universal Design and Access – Who can help?
– National Building Regulations
– Accessible Parking Bays, Discs and Permits

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13. Transport Services / Vehicle Hire

– Wheelchair-accessible public taxis, buses, and trains
– Private accessible transport services
– Where can I hire a wheelchair-accessible vehicle?
– Accessible parking disks

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14. Travel / Accommodation

– Step-by-Step guideline to travelling:
– Planning Accessible Travel in South Africa,
– Accommodation, Transport, Nursing Services and Equipment Hire.
– Beaches, Trails, Safaris, Things to do; Key Travel tips and resources.
– International Travel and Global Considerations, tips and resources.

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15. Service and Guide Dogs

– Assistance Dogs for Persons with Mobility Impairments and Diabetes: Types and Benefits
– Companies and Organisations that provide training
– The Association of Assistance Dogs
– What are Emotional Support Dogs and Therapy Dogs/Pets?
– Equipment Used, Regulations and Rulings

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16. Sensitization and Awareness Training

– Training programs for businesses and communities to foster inclusion
– Disability Conscious Training to break down stereotypes

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17. Sports and Activities

– Sports and hobbies available in South Africa.
– Sports Clubs and organisations that offer disability sport

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18. Legal Rights & Policies

– South African Constitution – Protection against discrimination
– Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act
– Employment Equity Act (EEA) – Workplace accommodations
– White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (WPRPD)

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19. Vehicles, Driving, Vehicle Aids

Steps to Getting on the Road, including:
– Choosing the Right Type of Vehicle to Drive or as a Passenger
– Learning to Drive an adapted vehicle.
– Motor Vehicle Importation Rebates and Accessible Parking Disks
– Assistive Devices and Vehicle Aids, including lifts, hoist and Hand Controls

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Simplified Summary

The Physical Impairments landing page on the DiSA Information Desk provides information on different mobility products, supports, and services available to help people with physical disabilities live more independently.