Little Eden scoops an award
The disability rights best practice award was presented to the NPO’s CEO, Ann Coetzee, for its annual CEO Wheelchair Campaign.
The Little Eden Society received a coveted award at the recent Gauteng Disability Rights Excellence Awards.
The disability rights best practice award was presented to the NPO’s CEO, Ann Coetzee, for its annual CEO Wheelchair Campaign.
Held on December 3 at the Houghton Hotel, the Gauteng office of the premier presented the annual event
celebrating initiatives that go above and beyond in promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Public relations and communication co-ordinator for the society, Gaahele Mokgoro, said the wheelchair campaign is a a transformative advocacy initiative designed to promote understanding and empathy.
Each March, during Intellectual Disability Awareness Month, CEOs and leaders from various industries spend a workday in a wheelchair to gain deeper insight into the daily challenges faced by individuals living with disabilities, particularly those relying on wheelchairs.
Over the last seven years, the campaign has reached thousands, garnering significant media attention and challenging societal perceptions about disability.
One of its aims is to foster conversations about inclusivity, accessibility in public spaces and the need for policy reforms, making an impact beyond Gauteng and across SA.
About the award, Coetzee said, “We are humbled by this recognition and extend our gratitude to the Gauteng office of the premier.
This award is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in advocating for disability rights.”
She said the organisation remains committed to creating a society where every person, regardless of ability, is valued and included.
Coetzee encouraged CEOs and industry leaders to participate in this campaign in March and be part of positive change.
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She thanked all the participants who had participated in the annual CEO Wheelchair Campaign for the last seven years.
Coetzee said their participation created a long-lasting impact and difference in the lives of the 300 children and adults living with intellectual disabilities under the society’s care.
Contact Mokgoro on 011 609 7246, pro@littleeden.org.za or visit www.littleeden.org.za for more information.
