The Weekend Explosion

#COVID19 #ChooseLife Challenges faced during the lockdown by a family of 10 and with the youngest one having downsydrome

#COVID19 #ChooseLife Dad of 16 year old daughter speaks of the challenges the Lockdown has on autism and coping mechanisms families can use.

Dad of downsyndrome daughter shares a feel good story for World Downsyndrome Day

Varsha Govender is a mum to a down syndrome girl. And she is also involved with an NPO called Downside up

Eighteen year old with a learning disability, Tarha Lynn Mitchley chats about how she is learning to manage and overcome her learning disability

Psychologist Tanisha Sewpersad who runs her own Npo, helps create mental health awareness in the community

Intern psychologist Fathima Badat speaks from a psychological perspective about the educational aspect of disabilities at schools and the difference between a psychologist and a therapist.

This special school for people with special needs is based in Malvern. Like every school, West Park is faced with many opportunities and challenges. The principal of the school shares some vital information.

Sriya Makadooj is a 4 year old with Down syndrome and is non verbal. Mommy, Jayandree Makadooj shares the amazing journey of both struggle and love thus far.

The school caterers for different types of disabilities and is currently struggling with funds. This fund raiser is in order to help those children with disabilities and the school at which they attend.

Joshua Liam Govender with cerebral palsy who was unable to walk without crutches and today he's awaiting the day that he will be able to walk again without any help. Lotusfm share the experience

Stanley's son Max who is now 40 years old living with Down syndrome is an employee at a company for the last 17 years. He recently got married and does everything like a normal person. Proud dad Stanley takes us through his journey.

Bianca Patel, national director chats about psychosocial disability awareness

Asheena Govender aka Asheena from Stanger was involved in an accident many years ago due to which she ended up in a wheelchair. She is one of our regular lotusfm listeners.

Tzhreen Ahmed shares her story of how she met her son Zia when he was just 3 days old and then they connected and at that moment she knew that he was the one. Listen to both the love and struggle as she shares their journey together thus far.

Thaciana Pillay, 20 years. Born with spastic diaplegia which is a form of cerebral palsy. She's been in a wheelchair since birth.

Open Air School accommodates children with special needs and yet like any other school, it is faced with challenges. The principal, Mr Noel Moodley chats with Krsna Priya Dasa about some of the challenges.

Resham Bansee is a 23 year old young man. He was hurt at birth which affected the movement of his entire right hand side. He was diagnosed celebral palsy at six months old. Resham went to AM Moolla Special needs school and matriculated with a bachelors pass. He was accepted by AFDA Durban to further his education and make his dream a reality. Resham has just completed his Bachelor degree in motion...

Lotusfm's regular listener catches up with Krsna Priya Dasa Noorie Cassim, with Down syndrome is a beautiful 14 year old who is full of energy and life, she always enjoys bringing a smile on everyone's face. She enjoys singing, dancing and drawing.

The Buddy Walk is a worldwide awareness campaign that has been taking place in South Africa for many years hosted branches in all provinces affiliated to Down Syndrome South Africa. The concept is to show the wider community that people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities can, and should, be integrated into mainstream society.

20th October was national down syndrome day. Buddy walk 2019 is happening on the 17th of November 2019. Empower the vulnerable!

Urosurgeon and medical researcher Dr Pradeep Mahajan aims to raise awareness about modern regenerative medicine therapy. Dr Mahajan has treated the world's youngest case of cerebral palsy at the age of 14 months, and has left so many more social foot prints.

Conversation with Marina Clarke the National Director of Epilepsy South Africa, Chairperson of the South African Disability Alliance (SADA) and a disability activist.

The parent of a 22 year old daughter by the name of Thameez who has Down syndrome. This is how Ancella became involved in the Down syndrome community, and she joined Down Syndrome South Africa in 2015 as the National Executive Director. She aims to create more awarness

A 53 years old, divorced and a mother of 2 with a rare condition due to it resulting in Melanie having short stature and she is 1.18 m tall. She is also the Secretariat of the SA Disability Alliance.