Established in 1940, The Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities, Nelson Mandela Bay, is a non-profit organisation located at 55 Paterson Road, Port Elizabeth.

The disability sector that we serve includes, physically and intellectually impaired, speech and hearing impaired and partially sighted persons.

At our premises in Paterson Road, we provide income generating opportunities to 150 persons with disabilities.

Our 2 specially adapted busses provide transport for our mobility-impaired workers. Mobile workers with disabilities receive a subsidy to allow them to use public transport. All workers are provided with a basic daily meal.

Our workshops provide income generating opportunities for persons with disabilities that assists them financially and allows them to attain their maximum level of independence.

We offer a wide range of services including screen-printing, production of toilet paper, assistive device sales and repairs, sensitisation workshops, accessibility surveys and a recruitment service.

For further information about our organisation please feel free to contact us at info@apdnmb.org.za

APD will be providing the following services to persons with disabilities during the FIFA World Cup in 2010:

  • Provide accessible transport to and from airport, accommodation and the stadium via busses equipped with hydraulic wheelchair hoists.
  • Assistance at the stadium to their seat or wheelchair standing place, followed by assistance to exit the stadium.
  • Staff will be on standby during matches to assist with obtaining refreshments or any other requirements.
  • Qualified personnel will assist in any emergency. They will also attend to any other needs visitors with disabilities might have.
  • A mobile repair service will be on call 24/7. They will assist with the repairing of assistive devices as required.
  • A database of accessible accommodation for persons with disabilities will be available. All accommodation will be assessed by the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities.

Through the provision of these services, APD will ensure that the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is an accessible, hassle free environment for visiting persons with disabilities.

We are thrilled to be associated with Justin Hines' latest CD release, Chasing Silver.

APD Nelson Mandela Bay and other worthy causes have been nominated as a beneficiary of part of the proceeds derived from downloads purchased.

Take a minute, listen to the words and download... We would be ever grateful for your support.

View the press release at http://rapp.co.za/press.html

To download the song "Say what you will (SA Remix)" visit http://rapp.co.za/widget.html