EDS4802
ASSIGNMENT 4 2026
UNIQUE NO. 778472
DUE DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
,Promoting accessibility - EDS4802
Assignment 4 2026
Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 .................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Augmentative and Alternative Communication ................................................ 3
1.2 Human Rights Model of Disability ...................................................................... 3
1.3 Occupational Therapists ..................................................................................... 4
1.4 Curriculum Differentiation ................................................................................... 4
1.5 Universal Design for Learning ............................................................................ 5
QUESTION 2 .................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Explain the concept and significance of accessibility under Article 9 of the
CRPD ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Critically evaluate South Africa's progress in implementing accessibility in
buildings, roads and transportation ......................................................................... 7
2.3 Discuss two relevant South African legislations and policies that mandate
the promotion of accessibility .................................................................................. 9
2.4 Recommendations for enhancing accessibility on public infrastructure and
inclusion in South Africa ......................................................................................... 10
QUESTION 3 ................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Physical accessibility ..................................................................................... 12
3.2 Accessible learning materials ....................................................................... 12
3.3 Assistive technology ...................................................................................... 13
3.4 Access to communication ............................................................................. 13
3.5 Teacher preparedness ................................................................................... 14
QUESTION 4 ................................................................................................................ 15
, 4.1 Identify and list the barriers preventing Sipho from accessing employment
................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 Discuss the different employment options available to persons with
disabilities in South Africa ......................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Open labour market employment .................................................................. 16
4.2.2 Employment in the public sector ................................................................... 16
4.2.3 Supported employment .................................................................................. 17
4.2.4 Sheltered or protective employment ............................................................. 17
4.2.5 Integrative enterprises .................................................................................... 18
4.2.6 Self-employment and entrepreneurship ....................................................... 18
4.2.7 Skills development and vocational training ................................................. 19
4.2.8 Apprenticeships, internships and learnerships ........................................... 19
4.2.9 Disability employment support programmes ............................................... 20
4.2.10 Reasonable accommodation in the workplace .......................................... 20
4.2.11 Remote and digital employment .................................................................. 21
4.2.12 Overall evaluation of Sipho's employment prospects ............................... 21
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................. 22
LIST OF SOURCES ...................................................................................................... 23
ASSIGNMENT 4 2026
UNIQUE NO. 778472
DUE DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
,Promoting accessibility - EDS4802
Assignment 4 2026
Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 .................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Augmentative and Alternative Communication ................................................ 3
1.2 Human Rights Model of Disability ...................................................................... 3
1.3 Occupational Therapists ..................................................................................... 4
1.4 Curriculum Differentiation ................................................................................... 4
1.5 Universal Design for Learning ............................................................................ 5
QUESTION 2 .................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Explain the concept and significance of accessibility under Article 9 of the
CRPD ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Critically evaluate South Africa's progress in implementing accessibility in
buildings, roads and transportation ......................................................................... 7
2.3 Discuss two relevant South African legislations and policies that mandate
the promotion of accessibility .................................................................................. 9
2.4 Recommendations for enhancing accessibility on public infrastructure and
inclusion in South Africa ......................................................................................... 10
QUESTION 3 ................................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Physical accessibility ..................................................................................... 12
3.2 Accessible learning materials ....................................................................... 12
3.3 Assistive technology ...................................................................................... 13
3.4 Access to communication ............................................................................. 13
3.5 Teacher preparedness ................................................................................... 14
QUESTION 4 ................................................................................................................ 15
, 4.1 Identify and list the barriers preventing Sipho from accessing employment
................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 Discuss the different employment options available to persons with
disabilities in South Africa ......................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Open labour market employment .................................................................. 16
4.2.2 Employment in the public sector ................................................................... 16
4.2.3 Supported employment .................................................................................. 17
4.2.4 Sheltered or protective employment ............................................................. 17
4.2.5 Integrative enterprises .................................................................................... 18
4.2.6 Self-employment and entrepreneurship ....................................................... 18
4.2.7 Skills development and vocational training ................................................. 19
4.2.8 Apprenticeships, internships and learnerships ........................................... 19
4.2.9 Disability employment support programmes ............................................... 20
4.2.10 Reasonable accommodation in the workplace .......................................... 20
4.2.11 Remote and digital employment .................................................................. 21
4.2.12 Overall evaluation of Sipho's employment prospects ............................... 21
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................. 22
LIST OF SOURCES ...................................................................................................... 23
