Christmas came early for the physically challenged residents of Takalani, Lakeside. Evaton SAPS showered the destitute souls with gifts and lunch. In attendance were members from the station, officials from provincial, local councillor and the community at large.
The event which was taking place for the second time dubbed “nothing about us without us” was made possible by several stakeholders who donated wheelchairs, walking sticks, shoes and food and is believed to be growing rapidly.
Lehlohonolo Leeuw, event coordinator said; “This is a symbol of showing that SAPS do care about disability, as the station we are trend-setters seeing that it’s a first of it’s kind. Police force caters for physically challenged in terms of recruitment but this will only happen when they arm themselves with education. With our efforts in curbing the stigma about disability, we hope the community will come onboard and aid us in making people living with disability feel safe and comfortable within our areas.
Not only was this event all about thanksgiving but a strong message about HIV/Aids was uttered, where physically challenged were urged to take precautions, love one another and be alert at all times, this comes after a frail granny was brutally raped and stabbed several times on her private parts.
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