University of the Witwatersrand: Disability Rights Unit

11/09/2026

ID: Blue and gold invitation to the Wits Disability Rights Unit Archives Exhibition, celebrating 40 years of disability rights, inclusion, and achievement through a display of historical records, stories, and milestones. Open from 9 to 30 September, Monday to Friday, between 9 am and 3 pm, at the Wits Disability Rights Unit in Solomon Mahlangu House.

09/09/2026

Celebrating 40 years of the Disability Rights Unit! 🎉 To mark this milestone, we officially opened our archives for the Wits community to explore and reflect on four decades of advocacy, inclusion, and progress. Thank you to everyone who joined us in honouring our past and celebrating the journey towards a more accessible and inclusive future for all.

07/09/2026

06/09/2026

Celebrating 40 years of advancing disability rights! 🎉 Proud moments as the Disability Rights Unit’s Head of Department, Dr. Leila Abdool Gafoor, and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi, mark this special milestone together. Here’s to 40 years of impact, inclusion and advancing disability rights! 💙

27/08/2026

Wits University Disability Rights Unit 40th Anniversary poster. Did you know? One of the first accessibility projects at Wits included a three-dimensional model of the campus to help blind students navigate their surroundings.

University of the Witwatersrand: Disability Rights Unit

26/08/2026

Wits DRU: 40 Years of Access, Inclusion and Impact

Wits University Disability Rights Unit 40th Anniversary poster. Did you know? In 1982, disability activist Kathy Jagoe challenged a campus accessibility committee because it was made up entirely of able-bodied people. Her advocacy led to disabled representatives being appointed to the committee, helping to shape disability access at Wits for decades to come.

University of the Witwatersrand: Disability Rights Unit

17/08/2026

A gentle reminder and a worthwhile read. Sharing this again for those who may have missed it.

📢 INVITATION: Join us for Beyond the Ramp: Disability, Inclusion, and Innovation Seminar at Wits

Title: Disability as Diversity: Transforming Inclusion through Dignity and Dialogue

📅 Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
🕐 Time: 13:00 – 14:30
💻 Platform: Microsoft Teams
🔗 Register: https://shorturl.at/PQSuQ

11/08/2026

🎓 DRU Student Support Sessions – You’re Invited! 💙

The Disability Rights Unit (DRU) invites students to a series of Student Support Sessions designed to help you reflect, reset, and build effective study and life skills.

📅 5 August – Reflect and Reset: Goal Setting
📅 12 August – Study Styles (Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinaesthetic)
🎤 Guest Speaker: Neuropsychologist – Enid Schutte
📅 26 August – Study Tips and Memory Function
📅 2 September – Study Tips for Neurodiversity
🎤 Guest Speaker: The Spectrum Centre – Chael Nel
📅 16 September – Understanding Neurodiversity
🎤 Guest Speaker: Head of Pre-Award Support – Thashni Pillay
📅 30 September – How to Structure a CV

🕐 Time: 13:15 – 14:15
📍 Venue: DRU Boardroom

Come along, learn, connect, and equip yourself with tools for success! 🌟

📧 Contact: [email protected]