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Conference Programme:
6 and 7 October 2011: Sandton Convention Centre
The 8th Annual ACSA Disability Conference will highlight the issues and challenges affecting the Disability sector in South Africa. Addressing topics of Transport, Local Government, Funding, Health and Well-Being, the 2011 Conference will take place at Sandton Convention Centre for the first time.
Supported by the South African Disability Alliance as well as the Ministry for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, the programme has been developed to provide a platform and resource for people with disabilities as well as a means of gaining knowledge for all those in the business and government sector.
Thursday 6 October 2011
Theme: Transport and Accessibility
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Day One
Session 1: Transport and Local Government
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09h00
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Welcome
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Mayor of Midrand*
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09h15 – 09h45
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Opening Address by the Minister in the Office of Women, Children and People with Disabilities
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The Honourable Ms Lulu Xingwana: Ministry of Women, Children and People with Disabilities*
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09h45 – 10h15
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Keynote Address: The National Transport Strategy and how it affects the Disability Sector
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The Honourable S’bu Ndebele – Minister of Transport*
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10h15 – 10h30
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Questions and Answers
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10h30 – 11h00
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Networking/Refreshment Break
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Session 2: Panel Discussion - Transport
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11h00 – 12h30
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Panel Discussion: The National Transport Strategy-
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What is the Disability Sector’s response?
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What is the Disability Sector’s Vision of a Transport Solution going forward?
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What are the various transport modes - public and private - doing to accommodate people with disabilities?
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Jeremy Cronin MP – Deputy Minister of Transport*
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Karen Bryden – Chief Executive Officer: Automobile Association of SA*
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Bongani Ntuli – Chief Executive Officer: Concerned Commuters Organisation of South Africa*
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Philip Thompson, Industrial Development Corporation*
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Ministry of Women, Children and People with Disabilities*
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Nico Vermeulen – Chief Executive Officer: National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA*
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Johan Viljoen – Director: National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa*
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Tshepo Lucky Montana – Chief Executive Officer: Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa*
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Ari Seirlis – Spokesperson: SA Disability Alliance
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Bongani Msimang – Chief Executive Officer: SA National Taxi Council*
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SA Police Services*
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Eric Cornelius – Chief Executive Officer: Southern African Bus Operators’ Association*
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Xolile George – Chief Executive Officer: SA Local Government Association*
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12h30 – 14h00
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Lunch in the Exhibition Hall
Visit to the ACSA Disability Show
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Session 3: Accessibility & Infrastructure Development
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14h00 – 15h30
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Accessibility and Infrastructure Development –
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What are the benchmarks - Town Planning, Architecture and Design?
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How are the rights and needs of people with disabilities being addressed in urban, rural and under-developed areas?
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Graham Pirie – Chief Executive Officer: Consulting Engineers of SA*
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Thembi Kunene – Chief Executive Officer: Tourism Grading Council of SA*
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Tim Scholtz – Acting Chief Executive Officer: Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa*
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Philip Thompson, Industrial Development Corporation*
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Ministry of Women, Children and People with Disabilities*
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Amanda Stops – General Manager: South African Council for Shopping Centres*
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Xolile George – Chief Executive Officer: SA Local Government Association*
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Neil Gopal – Chief Executive Officer: South African Property Owners Association*
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15h30 – 16h00
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Networking/Refreshment Break
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16h00 – 16h30
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Closing Remarks and Day One Feedback
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16h30
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Conference Closes
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Friday 7 October 2011
Theme: Health and Well-being
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Day Two
Session 1: Insurance & Medical Aid
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09h00
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Welcome
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Conference Chairman
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09h15 – 10h30
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Panel Discussion: Insurance and Medical Aid Options for People with Disabilities
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The Costs of Medical Aids
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The Benefits of Medical Aids
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Exclusions
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Disability Packages
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Challenges and Resources for Persons with Disabilities
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Anton Engelbrecht: Alexander Forbes Life Limited*
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Council for Medical Schemes
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Department of Health
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Jabulane Blose - Chief Executive Officer: Disabled People South Africa*
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Discovery
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Liberty Health
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Fedhealth
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Insurance SETA
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Ministry of Women, Children and People with Disabilities*
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Solly Mokgate – Executive Director: SA Federation for Mental Health*
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Ari Seirlis – Chief Executive Officer: QuadPara Association *
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10h30 – 11h00
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Networking Refreshment Break
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Session 2: Medical Boarding
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11h00 – 11h30
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A Day in the Life of a Medically Boarded Individual
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11h30 – 12h30
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Panel Discussion: Medical Boarding
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A legal perspective
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Challenges
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Rights and responsibilities of the various parties
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Mr Anton Engelbrecht, Alexander Forbes*
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Department of Labour
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Department of Health
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Ministry of Women, Children and People with Disabilities*
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SA Disability Alliance
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12h30 – 14h00
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Lunch in the Exhibition Hall
Visit to ACSA Disability Show
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13h00 – 14h00
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Networking Lunch in Exhibition Hall
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Session 3: Entrepreneurship and Business Development for People with Disabilities
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14h00 – 15h30
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Panel Discussion: Entrepreneurship and Business Development for People with Disabilities
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Developing Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
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Challenges encountered by people with disabilities
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Access to productive resources
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Promoting the growth of micro and small enterprises
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Financing options
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Sean Dinat: Programme Manager – SMME support sub-unit: City of Joburg*
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Department of Labour
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Undere Deglon – Chief Executive Officer: Disability Workshop Development Enterprise (DWDE)*
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Philip Thompson - Industrial Development Corporation
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Ministry of Women, Children and People with Disabilities*
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Services SETA
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South African Institute for Entrepreneurship
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Thulani Tshabalala – Chief Executive Officer: South African Disability Development Trust*
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15h30 – 16h00
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Networking/Refreshment Break
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16h00 – 16h30
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Closing Remarks and Day Two Feedback
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16h30
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Closure
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