​Prisha Khelawon


More than 300 persons with
disabilities participated in a third annual FunRoll, wheelchair race in
commemoration of World Disability Day. 




Tshwane Rehabilitation Hospital in partnership with City of Tshwane hosted this
race.  In addition to the exercise, the
day was also used to showcase and promote healthy lifestyle.  Under the theme, Together Building South
Africa Inclusive of Disability Rights, the government focuses on priority areas
identified by the disability sector and is also linked to the seven priorities
of government. These include Children/young people with disabilities empowered
to chart their own destiny through access to quality lifelong learning; A built
environment accessible to all persons with disabilities; Persons with
disabilities as equal players in building inclusive economies; Children and
women with disabilities – feeling and being safe as equal citizens in their
communities.


The annual event attended by
various stakeholders was a success and all race participants are looking
forward to next year’s race.