DWDE 2017 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

1 APRIL 2016 - 31 MARCH 2017

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON TABLE OF
CONTENT
During 2016, DWDE in partnership
with the IDT, assisted 50 persons with MESSAGE FROM THE 2
disabilities by placing them in various CHAIRPERSON
organisations where they worked for 14
days per month for a period of 9 FOREWARD & 3
months. DWDE has once again ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
secured this project for 2017/2018
where 100 candidates have been MANDATE, VISION AND 3
placed in various organisations. This MISSION
came with some challenges for DWDE which they managed to sort out
with IDT and the candidates and we look forward to continue with this MESSAGE FROM THE 4
partnership in future. CEO

2017 has been a particularly busy year for the organisation that have THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
already completed three training programs for 80 candidates in DWDE & DWDE STAFFING 5 & 6
partnership with the City of Cape Town.
DWDE BRINGS BUSINESS AND
DWDE continues to be compliant with all DSD’s requirements and DISABILITY TOGETHER 7
continues to fulfil its mandate.
ARTS AND CRAFTS TRAINING
I would personally like to thank the CEO, Management and staff of 8
DWDE for the tireless endeavours in pursuing their particular portfolios
of work. I would also like to wish you all a Festive Season filled with SEWING TRAINING – BUSINESS IN
love and happiness and a New Year with many new prospects. A BOX 9

Sincerely, FIRST AID TRAINING 10

Vincent Daniels WHEELCHAIR REPAIR TRAINING
Chairperson 11

SEWING TRAINING 12

AIRPORTS COMPANY OF SA
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WORK SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 15

Disability Workshop Development Enterprise (DWDE)
Annual General Meeting
November 2017

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DISABILITY WORKSHOP DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE
ANNUAL REPORT 2016 - 2017

FOREWORD

This report summarizes the activities of the Disability Workshop Development Enterprise (hereinafter
referred to as "DWDE") implemented from April 2016 until March 2017.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board of Directors of DWDE and its beneficiaries wish to express their sincere gratitude to the
funders for the financial support given to the organisation.

THE MANDATE OF DWDE

The mandate of DWDE is to facilitate and promote the economic empowerment of persons with
disabilities.

VISION STATEMENT

DWDE aims to be an effective organisation designed to facilitate the integration of persons with
disabilities into the mainstream economy.

MISSION STATEMENT

DWDE’s mission is to facilitate and promote the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities
through the transformation of collective work schemes and the development of innovative employment
support services.

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DWDE (THE LEADING DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT

SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDER)

DWDE is one of the leading players in the disability employment support services arena and offers a
one-stop solution to positively address learning and employment opportunities for South Africans with
disabilities to become integrated into the workforce. Through education, empowerment and networking
opportunities between employers and people with disabilities, the DWDE Disability Employment
Support Services makes a significant contribution towards enriching lives, building an inclusive society
and inspiring young people on their way towards finding opportunities for work. Furthermore, DWDE
seeks to create awareness amongst employers about the employability of people with disabilities and to
give people with disabilities exposure to employment opportunities and guide them in the right career
choices.

In conjunction with the Jobs Fund DWDE ensured the employment of 1200 people with disabilities
through its 2% campaign.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

“I’m officially disabled, but I’m truly enabled because of my lack of
limbs. My unique challenges have opened up unique opportunities
to reach so many in need.”
Nick Vujicic

My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on
things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well, and don't
regret the things it interferes with. Don't be disabled in spirit as well
as physically.
Stephen Hawking

This year (2017) marked the celebration of ten years in operation for Disability Workshop Development
Enterprise (DWDE). Looking back over the last ten years I am immensely grateful to our different
donors who have made our work possible. We have built an incredible portfolio of successful
programmes such as the Career for Youths with Disabilities in South Africa (CYDISA), funded by the
Danish Foreign Ministry and our 2 % Employment Campaign, funded by the Jobs Fund. The
cornerstone of our operations remain our Protective Workshop Programme, funded by the Western
Cape Department of Social Development. During this financial year, we worked with the City of Cape
Town to bring entrepreneurial skills and expertise to more than 70 people from across the peninsula.

Through these programmes we have trained over 5000 people and facilitated employment placement
for over 2500 workseekers. We thank our funders, our board and our staffmembers for their
contribution in changing the lives of these individuals and their families.

Despite the complex and turbulent conditions we face as South Africans, we will strive continue our
work to facilitate jobs for people with disabilities, and in so doing bring hope and faith in the future.

Sincerely,

Undere Deglon
Chief Executive Officer
Disability Workshop Development Enterprise (DWDE)
Annual General Meeting
November 2017

“We should do everything we possibly can to make sure this country lives up to our children’s
expectations”
Barack Obama

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DWDE

VINCENT DANIELS
Chairperson

BEVERLEY DAMONS
Treasurer

NOMONDE MTHAKATHI
Member

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STAFFING:

Undere Deglon Sinawe Pezi Gavin Maggott
CEO Deputy CEO National Job Coach

Faye Abrahams Sazi Nyoka Jade Arendse
Office Manager Job Coach Job Coach

Raymond Springbok Thembi Nxiba Michelle Johnson Fredericks
Job Coach Senior Job Coach Training Manager

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DWDE BRINGS BUSINESS AND DISABILITY TOGETHER

With hundreds of candidates involved in their projects at any given time, the Disability Workshop
Development Enterprise (DWDE) is helping to improve the lives of South African citizens with
disabilities.

Based in Cape Town, DWDE offers disability employment support, to help integrate people with
disabilities into the general workforce for the past 10 years. They work with businesses and assess
their needs to help find suitable candidates. The candidates are in turn offered training and education
opportunities. DWDE also encourages entrepreneurship with projects aimed at teaching candidates the
skills required to start their own businesses.

2017 has been a particularly busy year for the organisation that have already completed three training
programs for 80 candidates in partnership with the City of Cape Town.

16 people with disabilities from Phillipi East, Manenberg, Blue Downs, Hout Bay, Tokai, Khayelitsha,
M/Plain, Philippi, Uitsig, Kraaifontein and West Bank were equipped with the skills to start their own
sewing business in January. April saw another 16 candidates from Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha,
Western District, Southern District, Northern District, Tygerberg, Eastern District and Klipfontein District
receive training to start their own craft and beading businesses.

From January to March this year, 48 candidates from across the peninsula were given the chance to
experience on the job mentorship while learning administrative skills for a number of different
institutions.

Apart from these projects DWDE also employs people with disabilities to work at the Cape Town
International Airport (ACSA) while 100 people will be employed through the Independent Development
Trust’s Expanded Public Works Program over the next two years.

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ARTS & CRAFTS TRAINING: 5 – 7 APRIL 2016

A 3 day practical training intervention was held at Silvertown Community Center to teach persons with
disabilities how to create, design and explore different avenues and methodologies in jewellery making.
The training was delivered on behalf of DWDE by a profound expert, who specialises in jewellery
making, creative design and arts and crafts. The candidates were given the opportunity to create their
own original designs and jewellery pieces such as necklaces, ear rings, key rings and hand bands
made from used and new materials provided to them. The various techniques and methods in creating
pieces of jewellery was explained and demonstrated to all candidates. They were also educated and
shown by facilitator how to use the internet as a platform in researching various jewellery designs and
marketing of their products. They had the opportunity to exhibit, market and sell their finished items to
the City of Cape Town representatives, which enabled them to generate a total of R400 in sales from
their items. A proud and exciting moment for the candidates as they got to see how their hard work and
their own creative talents can assist them in generating an income for themselves.

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SEWING TRAINING – BUSINESS IN A BOX: 30 MAY – 3

JUNE 2016

The practical training component for the Sewing Project for Entrepreneurship “Business in a Box"
Training, piloted for Livelihood Community Programme (Vulnerable Groups) for persons living with
disabilities took place from 30 May 2016 to 03 June 2016.

The 5 day practical training intervention was held at Athlone Community Center to teach person with
disabilities how sew bags from recycled fabrics and flags. Candidates were taught how to explore
different avenues and methodologies in sewing, stitching, pattern designs, cut outs, handling and using
a domestic/industrial sewing machine and over locker. The training was delivered on behalf of DWDE
by a profound subject matter expert, who is the founder/owner of IScreamedRed specialising in
teaching persons with disabilities how to sew and create beautiful bags from recycle fabrics.

Overall it was a brilliant and exciting project. The candidates truly enjoyed the practical training and
were amazed at their finished products and their ability to acquire a new skill within 5 days. They
showed lots of enthusiasm and confidence when completing their products.

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FIRST AID TRAINING: 29 JUNE 2016

A one day First Aid Training Level 1 was conducted on Wednesday 30 June 2016 by First Aid Academy
in Athlone. 10 Organisations (19 members) attended and the training proved to be a huge success.

The following content was covered with the members:

 Introduction, filling in register, contents of course, emergency scene management.
 Theory on: artificial respiration, mouth to mouth, mouth to nose, CPR unconsciousness – hypoxia –

asphyxia – fainting and the primary survey.
 Practicals: mouth to mouth, mouth to nose, CPR examining of patient and recovery position.
 Emergency numbers, crowd control, sorting of patients according priorities, choking – drowning –

respiratory problems – (bronchial asthma) bronchitis.
 Heart attack – angina - multiple scene management – revision.
 Revision – stroke – epilepsy – convulsions.
 Head and spinal injuries – concussion – compression – heat stroke – hypo / hyperthermia -

ascertaining level of consciousness.
 Burns – wounds and bleeding (different types and bandaging).
 Soft tissue injuries – management of foreign objects – amputations – eviscerations – stings and

bites – (snake, spider, scorpion, bee, wasps and dog bites).
 Shock – sprains – strains – dislocations – fractures –management of first aid kit – revision.

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WHEELCHAIR REPAIR PRACTICAL TRAINING: 12, 13,

AND 14 DECEMBER 2016

A 3 day practical training intervention was held at Silvertown Community Center to teach persons with
disabilities how to repair basic wheelchair repairs. The training was delivered on behalf of DWDE by an
expert in the field of wheelchair repairs.

The candidates had the opportunity to get down and actively participate in a full hands on practical
training. They were demonstrated and facilitated on how to strip a wheelchair right down to the last bolt
and nut and to how re construct it back to its original form. Candidates were shown and supported step
by step on the process and what/how to repair each component. They were educated on the safety and
the correct tools, process and methods to apply. The candidates were left in amazement and extremely
thrilled and excited about their achievements in completing the tasks given at hand.

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CITY OF CAPE TOWN – SEWING TRAINING: 23 JANUARY

2017 – 3 FEBRUARY 2017

DWDE has embarked on a project with the City of Cape Town in Community Development for Persons
with Disabilities. The main aim and ulterior goal is to up skill and develop People with Disabilities into
potential entrepreneurs. In turn, these individuals are expected to generate an extra income and
potentially create jobs in their communities both for themselves and other persons with disabilities. This
particular project was divided into two. The first week was aimed at the theoretical aspects of
entrepreneurship whilst the second one focused more on the practical side of the project. That is, in the
form of teaching candidates to use sewing machines.

Our 5 days were funfilled, interactive and extremely participative. DWDE's Bottom Line Basic
(Entrepreneurs) training is delivered through a Business Simulation (game) methodology. It stimulates
real market conditions and business scenarios in the training room. Candidates were given a platform
to weigh up information, make decisions and react to consequences. It allows the candidates to
practice and apply the theory facilitated to them through the games, team work and group activities.
Candidates were able to see the results of their actions and experience the thrills and spills of real life
business activities. Candidates were also given a platform to present individually and in their groups on
respective modules covered and an overall presentation on the course content covered with them in the
5 days.

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AIRPORTS COMPANY OF SA (ACSA) - CAPE TOWN
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

GOLF CART SERVICES - COMMENCED 1 DECEMBER 2016

DWDE has been providing courtesy golf cart services from the terminal building to the Car Rental
Companies and this has a huge breakthrough for the NGO sector to form partnerships with private
companies. The operating hours is from 8h00 until 22h00 – 7 days a week. DWDE employs 6
permanent staff members as well 5 casual staff members.

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WORK SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: 1 JANUARY 2017 - 31
MARCH 2017

From December 2016 - March 2017, 48 candidates from across the peninsula were given the chance to
experience on the job mentorship while learning administrative skills from number of different
institutions.
This project was significant in assisting first time employers with the experience of how to
accommodate disability into the workplace. Placements for candidates were secured from libraries;
governmental departments; non-governmental organizations and education institutions (crèches;
primary and high schools). Candidates without a Matric tended to be placed as general assistants
whilst those who had a Matric were placed in administration-related positions. Candidates acquired
communication skills; time management and customer service. Host employers saw this opportunity as
a beneficial one to their organizations and mentioned that it played a role in dispelling the myth around
having people with disabilities as staff.

Taryn Hunter, 32, from Retreat has a physical disability and was struggling to find work when she came
across DWDE. She worked on their Expanded Public Works Programme before starting her admin
position at Tuv Sud South Africa in Lansdowne.
The mother of a two-year-old says she owes her success to DWDE’s belief in her capabilities. “I’ve
been employed for three months now and things are looking up for me. I am able to provide for my son
and help my parents who are both pensioners.”

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DWDE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING
FUNDERS DURING THIS PERIOD:

The Western Cape Department of Social Development
City Of Cape Town

Independent Development Trust

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