The 2023 AfriNEAD Conference was held at the Artscape in Cape Town from 30 November to 3 December. General Manager of the QuadPara Association of the Western Cape, Anthony Ghillino attended the event and was given the task of chairing the opening session.
The conference was well attended, hosting delegates from across the world, many of whom had come especially to present the findings of their research into various disability-related topics.
When asked for his impressions on the conference, Anthony said that he was struck by the similarities in the challenges people with disabilities in various countries across the continent face.
Transport, education and employment were re-occurring and common themes, as was the positive role that appropriate assistive devices and technology can play in the lives of persons with disabilities.
Healthy discussions and debates took place away from the formal presentations with many ideas and solutions shared among delegates. All in all, the 7th AfriNEAD Conference appeared to be an overwhelming success.