The purpose of the Technical Assistance Guidelines on the Employment of People with Disabilities (TAG) is to assist employers, employees, trade unions and people with disabilities to understand the Employment Equity Act of 1998 and its Code of Good Practice on the Employment of People with Disabilities. This includes non-discrimination and affirmative action measures and provides guidelines on how to implement it.
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South Africa failing the disabled
Employment equity interventions and policies have not improved employment prospects for South Africans living with disabilities, according to the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA).
Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) is a multi-faceted initiative promoting the employment, retention, and career advancement of people with disabilities through the development, adoption, and promotion of accessible technology.