Engen<\/a>, children living with disabilities celebrated\u00a0International Day\u00a0of People with\u00a0Disability\u00a0(IDPWD)\u00a0on 3 December 2021, grooming and riding horses at The EARTH Centre.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe EARTH Centre is a non-profit company made up of individuals who are passionate about strengthening and educating special needs and disabled people through horses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Centre in Ruimsig, Roodepoort specialises in interactive programmes for children with disabilities such as, but not limited to, Autism, ADD and ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, genetic disorders, hearing and visual impairments, mental impairment, Spina Bifida, Trauma and Abuse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the children, who hail from Zandspruit township near Cosmo City in Johannesburg, the\u00a0Engen\u00a0sponsored visit to The EARTH Centre was an experience to be cherished.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNone of the children have ever had the opportunity to stroke, groom or sit on a horse and our Horse-Riding Therapy goes above and beyond what can be achieved in a therapy room,\u201d says The EARTH Centre sponsor liaison, Julia Morris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTheir morning was spent in the countryside, breathing in fresh air, playing in a safe and secure\u00a0environment\u00a0and meeting and interacting with our equine therapists and miniature donkeys.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For\u00a0Engen, disability inclusion is a key social investment focus area, giving the company the opportunity to contribute towards inclusive disability rights in South\u00a0Africa. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe rationale behind our drive to support persons with disabilities is not only about upholding the Constitutional principles of non-discrimination on the basis of disability but also to put tangible measures into place to support developmental interventions, so that people living with disabilities can become inclusive, contributing members of society,\u201d says Yusa\u2019 Hassan,\u00a0Engen\u2019s Managing Director and CEO.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a caring and inclusive company with \u2018heart\u2019, this aligns with\u00a0Engen\u2019s commitment to the United Nations\u00a0Sustainable\u00a0Development Goals, which endeavour to ensure a better and more\u00a0sustainable\u00a0future for all.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hassan adds that\u00a0Engen\u00a0is humbled to play a small part in\u00a0providing a memorable experience for the children.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a company, we support government\u2019s efforts to create a better life for all, and sincerely hope that that International Day of People with Disability helps break down barriers and creates an inclusive and accessible society for all.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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