Characteristics of a DeafBlind person
DeafBlind individuals, those who experience varying degrees of both hearing and vision loss, are a highly diverse group, with characteristics influenced by the type, degree, and onset of their dual sensory impairments. Some typical characteristics include: 1. Communication Variations • Use of tactile sign language, braille, large print, or assistive technology. • Reliance on touch, […]
Gift ideas to spoil your disabled loved one
When buying a gift for a disabled loved one, it’s important to consider their unique needs and preferences without emphasizing their disability. Here’s a numbered list of key questions to guide you: 1. Accessibility and Usability • Can they use this gift independently, or does it require assistance? • Does it accommodate their specific disability […]
Introducing our new logo
We are proud to unveil the new logo for DeafBlind South Africa, accompanied by our inspiring slogan:“Strength in Silence, Vision in Touch.” Color Symbolism:Our logo features two meaningful colors: Logo Description for the Visually Impaired:The design combines lowercase letters ‘d’ and ‘b’, where the ‘d’ is in yellow and the ‘b’ is in purple, positioned […]
Ways that Self-Awareness and Empathy Influence Violence
Self-awareness can significantly impact violence, especially in terms of prevention and intervention. Here are several ways in which self-awareness influences violent behavior: 1. Emotional Regulation: • Understanding Triggers: Self-awareness helps individuals recognize what triggers their anger or frustration, allowing them to address these triggers proactively rather than reacting violently. • Managing Emotions: By […]
Practicing Self-Awareness
For the next few posts we’re focusing on emotional intelligence to address the critical issues of Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence. We’re leveraging strength-based principles to enhance communication skills through emotional intelligence. On day two, we will develop emotional intelligence by practicing self-awareness and enhancing empathy. Ten Strategies on Practicing Self-Awareness Practicing self-awareness involves a […]
Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Both Domestic Violence & Gender Based Violence are forms of violence. Violence is a reality within our awesome country. Let’s use a softer, more subtle tool that each of us already has to combat the destructive force of violence. Each of us is a leader . When you think about an effective leader, what characteristics […]
Importance of Identifying an Emotion
Identifying an emotion, such as frustration, helps a person in several important ways: 1. Self-Awareness: Understanding what one is feeling is the first step towards self-awareness. This awareness allows individuals to acknowledge their emotions rather than ignoring them. 2. Emotional Regulation: Recognizing an emotion enables better regulation and management of that emotion. Once […]
Differences Between Domestic Violence and Gender-Based Violence
Domestic violence and gender-based violence (GBV) are related but distinct concepts: 1. Domestic Violence: • Definition: Domestic violence refers to abusive behaviors by one person against another within a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation. It can involve physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse. • Scope: The scope of domestic […]
Women’s Month Intro
Bianca van der Schyff has undertaken the task of empowering women through knowledge. She does this by means of a WhatsApp group where every day she posts something new, based on a theme. It’s like opening an advent calendar at Christmas time – you don’t know what you will find each day as you open […]
Causes of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence as a legislative act was only started in 1998. Prior to that there was no legislation governing domestic violence. That is not to say that legislation did not govern either domesticity or violence in their individual capacity. As we find ourselves progressing through the ages, it would be wise to expand on the […]