People with acquired disabilities also rely on social workers
By Opinion
Noreth Muller-Kluits
Many people might experience a form of impairment or disability at some point in their lives.
Different types of impairment could occur at any given moment and have a significant impact on those affected and their families.
While at least a billion people are estimated to have a disability, theyâre not getting the necessary support and recognition they deserve. In many spheres of society disability still isnât considered an important issue.
It is important that we continue to highlight the plight of people with disabilities, be it through awareness campaigns, the implementation of relevant policies, or research. This will take us closer to removing those persistent barriers that prevent them from reaching their potential.
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Author: Corporate Communications and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking [Rozanne Engel]
Published: 14/12/2020
As a registered social worker but also a person with a disability, Noreth Muller-Kluits always knew it was her calling to facilitate change and help address the needs of persons with disabilities.
Kluits graduated with a PhD in Social Work during a small ceremony for doctoral graduates from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) on Monday, 14 December 2020.
Her doctoral research was on the experiences of adults with an acquired physical disability on social work support in a South African context.
According to Kluits, she wanted to give a “voice to persons with disabilities and their families through her research, as she believes they may not always get the opportunity to do so themselves.