01-05-2025
Rotara School hosts first-ever Disability Walk in Carletonville to promote inclusion and awareness
The Carletonville CBD was full of colourful activity when Rotara School held its first-ever Disability Walk on April 25.
According to the school's principal, Naresh Hansraj, April is usually dedicated to Autism Awareness. The school, however, decided to hold the walk to raise awareness about all disabilities.
'We hope that this walk will be the first of many. The most important thing is to have fun,' said Hansraj.
'Be proud of who you are and be proud of your disability,' was the motto of the event.
The walk started in the parking area behind Grace Bible Church and proceeded through Gold Street to the Carletonville Civic Centre.
Various community organisations, sports clubs, schools, as well as residents who wanted to join the action, took part. Except for learners of Rotara School, several other residents with disabilities also took part.
Some of the disabled who could not walk were pushed along the route in their wheelchairs, while others walked hand-in-hand with friends, parents, or teachers.
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