Ocean View Association for Persons With Disabilities

Team friendly and they are doing great work

Ocean View Association for Persons with Disabilities is a registered non-profit institution that provides disabled people from in and around the local community with a place where they can interact, learn skills and make a small income. The main aim of the OVAPD centre is to generate work opportunities which can be integrated with organised labour and the broader economy, while working to conserve the environment. The centre provides training and occupation for adults with disabilities who are unable to enter the open labour market because of the nature of their disabilities or being unable to access public transport.The provision of training and occupation has resulted in stronger motivation, greater self-esteem and independence for the members, as well as an opportunity to feel integrated into the wider community and society through meaningful work. At the centre they are given the opportunity to gain work experience, as despite legislation in favour of disabled people, finding employment is difficult. They socialise while earning a small income to supplement their disability grants. Furthermore, the centre also provides the carers of those with greater disabilities the opportunity to work while their loved ones are given a safe place to spend the day. The Association has become a beacon of light to the disabled in the area, thereby earning the respect and support of the community.