25 September 2014 Volume :2 Issue :50

Occupational Therapy Students “Dazzle for Disabilities” on Casual Day

Occupational Therapy students at Challenge Durban North on Casual Day.

It was a day of bubbles, bling and the colour blue as six Occupational Therapy students hosted a glitzy themed party for adults with psychiatric illness and intellectual disability at the protective training facility, Challenge Durban North.

The third-year students – Ms Mookho Makhata, Ms Sanchia Abrams, Ms Tamlyn Wanless, Ms Lauren Felgate, Ms Miksha Jagwanth and Ms Ameera Kakawere – were placed at Challenge Durban North as part of their Psychosocial Theory and Fieldwork module. They seized Casual Day 2014 – a nationally-observed day aimed at raising awareness about disability – as an opportunity to “dazzle for disabilities” and organised a fun-filled party with games, make-up artists and entertainment for all.

It was the 20^th birthday edition of this auspicious event. The theme for the day was “Bring out the bling” and the theme colour was “dazzle blue”.

The event was a tremendous success and the students conveyed their thanks to Pick n Pay Hyper by the Sea for donating food, snacks and drinks for the party; Imagination Costumes for lending them the costumes and props; Nadine and Natalie Wessels for putting makeup and smiles on people’s faces; Mixies Cake Decor for its funky and flavourful cupcake supply; MCSR Function Hire (Pty) for the much-enjoyed bubble machine; and Trevoulin for his fantastic videography.

‘This day of awareness, laughter, dancing and all-round fun will not soon be forgotten,’ said Makhata, who said she wanted to make a difference in other people’s lives, especially vulnerable populations, which is why she decided to study Occupational Therapy at UKZN.

Lunga Memela

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