Fanie du Toit

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Speech reading involves using visual cues from the speaker's lips, facial expressions, and gestures to understand a conversation. For peer support and additional resources, email fanie.dt@mweb.co.za at Fanie Dreams #faniedreamsmovement faniedreams.co.za

#InternationalNoiseAwarenessDay on April 30, 2025. Help raise awareness of the harmful effects of noise on hearing, health and quality of life. @faniedreams #faniedreamsmovement faniedreams.co.za

A series of 3 interviews we did on accessibility in practice on RSG (Afrikaans medium) *Program 3 - 16 March 2025* omny.fm/shows/leefw-re… *Program 2 - 22 September 2024* omny.fm/shows/leefw-re… *Program 1 - 15 September 2024* omny.fm/shows/leefw-re…

Real-time open captions on television news bulletins are a fundamental human right! @faniedreams #faniedreamsmovement faniedreams.co.za

Addressing the overlooked access needs of persons with hearing disabilities. Contact Erica du Toit at Western Cape Association of and for Persons with Disabilities (awareness@wcapd.org.za) to schedule an access assessment. #faniedreamsmovement faniedreams.co.za

We often let fear hold us back, afraid to take the leap. This fear prevents us from living life to the fullest, causing us to shy away from even calculated risks. We dread rejection, and in doing so, deprive ourselves of the chance to demonstrate our resilience. #faniedreams

Embracing my impairment, rejecting disability: As I reflect on my journey, I've come to realize that I can accept and embrace my impairment, but I refuse to accept the disability imposed upon me by society. ID. #MondayMotivation @WC_APD

A mild hearing loss, for example, doesn't just mean sounds aren't loud enough; it also means sounds aren't clear enough. For more information, email faniedreams@gmail.com faniedreams.co.za ID. Extract from The World Report on Hearing 2021, Table 1.3 below.

Empowering Inclusion in Arts and Culture: Last night's show at the @Artscape Arena, equipped with a loop system, was a shining example of this commitment to accessibility! ID. Fanie and Erica enjoying "Defending the Caveman" @faniedreams

Empowering Inclusion in Arts and Culture: Loop System at Artscape Arena. Last night's show at the Artscape Arena, equipped with a loop system.

Access to theaters for persons with hearing disabilities is a fundamental human right. To ensure an inclusive experience, the installation of loop systems is highly recommended. #humanrightsday2025 #faniedreamsmovement

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Infographic on prevalence of hearing disability in SA. Please note that our statistics on hearing disability differ from those of the WHO), as the WHO employs a medical definition, whereas our approach is grounded in the social model of disability. #faniedreamsmovement

Do you ever struggle to explain to family, friends, or your employer how your hearing loss truly affects you? Let the experts at National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities help!

Do you ever struggle to explain to family, friends, or your employer how your hearing loss truly affects you? Let the experts a the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities help! #faniedreamsmovement

Are you interested in attending our accredited training session? We are excited to offer a few sponsored places for individuals with hearing disabilities! For more information or to reserve your sponsored spot, email faniedt@ncpd.org.za.

Hearing loss and aging with special reference to the South African Policy for Older Persons by @faniedreams faniedreams.co.za/post/hearing-l…