Educational psychology

Scoping study of the supply of and demand for services to People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) specifically non-progressive neurological disabilities

Deadline for applications: 1 August 2006

St. Marys Home, Bronkhorstspruit, is currently recruiting for students (post graduate students of public health, psychology & other associated fields of study) who wish to gain valuable work experience. Students will be receive a small fee for the work and will gain a wealth of experience in conducting a mapping study.

Intellectual disability month

March is Intellectual Disability Awareness month. The South African Federation for Mental Health, of which Cape Mental Health is an affiliate, will embark on an awareness campaign highlighting the Human Rights of people with Intellectual Disability. Intellectual Disability is caused by brain damage or poor brain development, which causes people to learn and to develop slower than others.