The Weekend Explosion

Intern psychologist Fathima Badat speaks from a psychological perspective about the educational aspect of disabilities at schools and the difference between a psychologist and a therapist.

This special school for people with special needs is based in Malvern. Like every school, West Park is faced with many opportunities and challenges. The principal of the school shares some vital information.

Sriya Makadooj is a 4 year old with Down syndrome and is non verbal. Mommy, Jayandree Makadooj shares the amazing journey of both struggle and love thus far.

The school caterers for different types of disabilities and is currently struggling with funds. This fund raiser is in order to help those children with disabilities and the school at which they attend.

Joshua Liam Govender with cerebral palsy who was unable to walk without crutches and today he's awaiting the day that he will be able to walk again without any help. Lotusfm share the experience

Stanley's son Max who is now 40 years old living with Down syndrome is an employee at a company for the last 17 years. He recently got married and does everything like a normal person. Proud dad Stanley takes us through his journey.

Bianca Patel, national director chats about psychosocial disability awareness

Asheena Govender aka Asheena from Stanger was involved in an accident many years ago due to which she ended up in a wheelchair. She is one of our regular lotusfm listeners.

Tzhreen Ahmed shares her story of how she met her son Zia when he was just 3 days old and then they connected and at that moment she knew that he was the one. Listen to both the love and struggle as she shares their journey together thus far.

Thaciana Pillay, 20 years. Born with spastic diaplegia which is a form of cerebral palsy. She's been in a wheelchair since birth.