Who are we?
Executive Directors:
B. Sc Speech-Language Pathology(UCT)
Speech and Language Therapist
Paediatric SEN & Disabilities Consultant
Language Development Specialist
Report-Writing Support for Words First LTD, UK
Volunteer Post-Natal Support Provider
Advocate for Neurodiversity
Non-exec Director of the Children's Specilised Support Centre
B. Ed, Honours in Inclusive Education(UNISA)
Learning Support Teacher
Dyslexia Specialist
Inclusive Education advocate
Founder of Unlock Learning South Africa
Member of United NoticeAbility Dyslexia Network(UNDN)
Director of Dyslexia Alliance Africa(DAA)
Non-exec Director of Children's Specialised Support Centre
Non-Executive Directors:
Dr Jessica McGuire
Paediatric ENT Specialist
Director of HOPE hearing & language opportunities for education
Addresses health inequalities in children with sensory impairment
Promotes equitable access to ENT care
Honorary Lecturer at UCT
Director of Children's Sensory Support Centre(CSSC)
Professor Chris Tinley
Paediatric Opthalmologist
Practices at Atlantic Eye Centre
Leads the Clinical Research Unit at UCT
Chairs the Kukhanya Centre, supporting visually impaired children
Advocates for opthalmology globally
Director of Children's Sensory Support Centre(CSSC)
Dr Deon Minnies
Educator and Public Health Consultant
Expert in blindness, vision impairment and disabilities
Director of Community Eye Health Institute(UCT)
Leads postgraduate studies and The Childhood Blindness Registry
Director of Children's Sensory Support Centre(CSSC)