QUARTERLY REPORT 2 nd Quarter 2012/13 July – Sept 2012 BRANCH : Rights of Children and People with Disabilities UNIT: Rights of People with Disabilities 2/1/2016 1

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE 2 To raise awareness on the status and rights of people with disabilities, and to develop and popularise norms and standards for mainstreaming of disability considerations into legislation, policies and programmes through consultative processes. To monitor, evaluate and report on progress and impact made on the realisation of rights of people with disabilities through an integrated monitoring and evaluation system. To enable public and private sector institutions to deliver on the realisation of the rights of people with disabilities by establishing institutional mechanisms, as well as by facilitating and/or providing institutional support and training. 2/1/2016

3 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/out put 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress Reason for Variances Proposed Corrective Actions Advocacy and mainstrea ming to promote the rights of people with disabilities. National Disability Policy published Pre-final draft of NDP consulted Director : Advocacy and Mainstreaming Partially achieved (we have consulted NEDLAC social partners on the draft policy matrix through the development chamber and the report is available) Only 1 staff member in Chief Directorate The unit has identified the possible funder and the service provider. Proposal has been developed and will be submitted to the identified funder and service provider. The completion and submission of the country report to UN will serve as the baseline to conclude the draft policy (work in progress) 2/1/2016

4 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/out put 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress Reason for Variances Proposed Corrective Actions Advocacy and mainstrea ming to promote the rights of people with disabilities. National Disability Awareness Campaign Coordinated Disability Awareness Campaign activities coordinated Director : Advocacy and Mainstreaming AchievedN/A Universal Access Strategy approved Minimum Norms and Standards for Universal Access and Design consulted and finalised Director : Advocacy and Mainstreaming Partially achieved (the RPD unit has consulted with the SABS, DOC, DPW and Tourism on norms and standards in the built environment, accessible ICT’s and accessible tourism) Only 1 staff member in Chief Directorate To finalise the accessibility forum (task team as per resolution of the governance and administratio n cluster ad cabinet committee 2/1/2016

5 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress Reason for Variances Proposed Corrective Actions Advocacy and mainstream ming to promote the rights of people with disabilities. Participation by disability sector in key sector policy development processes & government programmes facilitated Disability sector participation in development of minimum norms and standards for Disability Units in Institutions of Higher Education, Expanded Public Works Programme and redressing backlog in assistive devices facilitated Director : Advocacy and Mainstreaming Not achieved Only 1 staff member in Chief Directorate The Development of guidelines to inform minimum norms and standards to be moved to Q3 and circulate the guidelines to the disability sector 2/1/2016

6 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress Reason for Variances Proposed Corrective Actions Advocacy and mainstrea ming to promote the rights of people with disabilities. SA Country Plan of the African Decade Continental Plan implemented and coordinated SA Chapter of Continental Plan approved Director : Advocacy and Mainstreaming Not achieved The establishment of the steering committee and the finalization of the country plan has been delayed pending the MOU MOU drafted and submitted for Legal opinion. RPD unit is currently assisting the Decade secretariat in applying for funding in the African renaissance fund Statements made by the SA delegation to the UNCRPD Conference of Parties are published and circulated Publication of SA best practice on selected articles and exhibits in New York finalised Director : Advocacy and Mainstreaming AchievedNone 2/1/2016

7 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsible Manager Progress Reason for Variances Proposed Corrective Actions Monitor, evaluate and report on the status of the equalisa tion of opportuni ties for people with disabilities Number of reports on access to education for children and young people with disabilities compiled 1 Report reflecting experiences of students with disabilities at institutions of higher education published Chief Dir: M&E Not achieved Awaiting analysis reports from Research and Policy Development DDG has been requested to facilitate the reporting Number of M&E reports on access to employment and economic empowerment opportunities for people with disabilities compiled 1 Report on experiences of people with disabilities in learnership programmes finalised Chief Dir: M&E Not achieved Human and financial constraints Clarity on AENE will allow decision whether it is possible to outsource activity 2/1/2016

8 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsi ble Manager Progress Reason for Variances Proposed Corrective Actions Monitor, evaluate and report on the status of the equalisa tion of opportuni ties for people with disabilities Number of reports on participation by people with disabilities in rural development programmes compiled NoneChief Dir: M&E Not achieved Human and financial constraints Clarity on AENE will allow decision whether it is possible to outsource activity Disability considerations integrated into all Government M&E (GWME) systems Disability M&E indicators for GWM&E systems finalised Chief Dir: M&E Partially achieved (Draft Disability indicator matrix developed ) Human constraints and lack of information and benchmarkin g internationally The draft Disability Indicator matrix will be consulted with relevant stakeholders in Q3 2/1/2016

9 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/outp ut 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsi ble Manager Progress Reason for Variances Proposed Corrective Actions Monitor, evaluate and report on the status of the equalisa tion of opportuni ties for people with disabilities UNCRPD Reporting Requirements complied with The first UNCRPD Country Report deposited with the UN Chief Dir: M&E Partially achieved (Second draft finalised ) Slow response rate delayed finalisation of second draft (responses still being received) Presentations to DG clusters is unfolding 2/1/2016

10 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsi ble Manager Progress Reason for Variances Proposed Corrective Actions Institutio nal support and capacity develop ment for equal access and opportuni ties for people with disabilities An Intervention Model to accelerate access to education for children and young people with disabilities developed An Intervention Model to improve teaching and learning in special schools developed and piloted in one school Chief Dir: IS&CD AchievedN/AN.A Two institutional support interventions to facilitate equal access to employment and economic empowerment opportunities for people with disabilities coordinated A model outlining norms and standards for mainstreaming disability considerations in skills development centres developed Chief Dir: IS&CD Partially achieved (Facilitated and coordinated the ongoing necessary accessibility adjustment, skills programme and intake of students with Disabilities into Illovo skills development centre) Lack of human resources This target is moved to Q3 & Q4 2/1/2016

11 Strategic Objective Performance Indicator/output 2012/13 Quarter 2 Target Responsibl e Manager Progress Reason for Variances Proposed Corrective Actions Institutio nal support and capacity develop ment for equal access and opportuni ties for people with disabilities Strategy for mainstreaming of disability considerations in integrated public service delivery coordinated Capacity building of national and provincial departments coordinated Chief Dir: IS&CD Partially achieved (PALAMA has been assisted to bring disability experts on board and ensured the relevance of the training materials) Only one DD currently driving the sub programme The activity has been postponed to the next financial year Institutional Framework developed Draft institutional framework consulted provincially Chief Dir: IS&CD AchievedN/A Joint machinery convened Chief Dir: IS&CD AchievedN/A 2/1/2016

12 MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS KPIQ2 Target Achieved Progress Information National Disability Awareness Campaign Coordinated Disability Awareness Campaign activities coordinated  Successful Tributes Event co-hosted; in KZN  Successful hosting by country of World Down Syndrome Congress, supported by DWCPD;  Participated on 23 radio programmes;  Mobilisation of private sector’s CSI projects to support disability mainstreaming – collaboration taking place with MacDonald's, Coca Cola, Woolworths, Pick "Pay. Shoprite Checkers, Massmart, Top TV, SABC, Ford foundation, Standard Bank, PPC cement, Bidvest, Mnet, Vodacom and Mercedes Benz.

2/1/ MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS KPIQ2 Target AchievedProgress Information Participation by disability sector in key sector policy development processes & government programmes facilitated Disability sector participation in development of minimum norms and standards for Disability Units in Institutions of Higher Education, Expanded Public Works Programme and redressing backlog in assistive devices facilitated Shared latest relevant policy developments with SAFMH Youth and Mental Health Conference  All departmental responses to the public hearings on implementation of the CRDP were circulated to the sector and presentation to Portfolio Committee The sector was invited to comment on/participate in the following documents/processes (attached): SAHRC Draft Charter on Basic Education Rights National Plan of Action for Children CRC Periodic Report Provincial Consultations National Health Assembly: Right to Rehabilitation Participation of Women with Disabilities in the WEGE Bill process

2/1/ MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS KPIQ2 Target AchievedProgress Information Statements made by the SA delegation to the UNCRPD Conference of Parties are published and circulated Publication of SA best practice on selected articles and exhibits in New York finalised DWCPD successfully led a multi-agency delegation to the Fifth Conference of State Parties and Stakeholders were kept informed with regards to discussion areas, side events and progress in finalising SA delegation via DisabilityRights mailing list Draft report on the Fifth Conference of State Parties has been finalised and is available

2/1/ MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS KPIQ2 Target AchievedProgress Information UNCRPD Reporting Requirements complied with The first UNCRPD Country Report deposited with the UN  Attended public hearings on CRPD; drafted response by department to civil society submissions and circulated the proceedings and presentations to DisabilityRights Mailing list  Second draft has been finalised Institutional Framework Developed Disability machinery Convened Capacity building of national and provincial departments coordinated  Joint machinery successfully convened  SALGA funded the capacity development of municipalities in disability mainstreaming and one workshop has been conducted An Intervention Model to accelerate access to education for children and young people with disabilities developed An Intervention Model to improve teaching and learning in special schools developed and piloted in one school RPD unit provided high level guidance and support towards the construction of the Lepelle Kumpi centre and as result the construction process is unfolding based on guidance Khanyisa intervention by multi-party intervention team convened by DWCPD in February 2012, tracked through reports and minutes of meetings. Progress on track in terms of turnaround plan developed.

2/1/ PROGRESS MADE ON Q1 TARGETS KPIQ1 TargetProgress Information National Disability Policy published Legislation audit completed The unit have consulted NEDLAC social partners on the draft policy matrix through the development chamber and the report is available The unit has identified the possible funder and the service provider. Proposal has been developed and will be submitted to the identified funder and service provider. The completion and submission of the country report to UN will serve as the baseline to conclude the draft policy (work in progress Universal Access Strategy approved Status Report on universal access in transport, built environment and ICT finalised The RPD unit has consulted with the SABS, DOC, DPW and Tourism on norms and standards in the built environment, accessible ICT’s and accessible tourism The RPD unit will finalise the accessibility forum (task team as per resolution of the governance and administration cluster ad cabinet committee

2/1/ PROGRESS MADE ON Q1 TARGETS KPIQ1 TargetProgress Information Participation by disability sector in key sector policy development processes & government programmes facilitated Disability sector participation in Inclusive Education Strategy, the review of the Funding Model for Special Schools, NHI and district support and ward-based support models facilitated  The Development of guidelines to inform minimum norms and standards to be moved to Q3 and circulate the guidelines to the disability sector SA Country Plan of the African Decade Continental Plan implemented and coordinated SA Chapter of Continental Plan consulted The establishment of the steering committee and the finalization of the country plan has been delayed pending the MOU MOU drafted and submitted for Legal opinion. RPD unit is currently assisting the Decade secretariat in applying for funding in the African renaissance fund Statements made by the SA delegation to the UNCRPD Conference of Parties are published and circulated Call for Nominations for Delegation issued Achieved

2/1/ PROGRESS MADE ON Q1 TARGETS KPIQ1 TargetProgress Information Number of reports on access to education for children and young people with disabilities compiled 1 Report on Survey on Conditions in Special Schools finalised  Awaiting analysis reports from Research and Policy Development  DDG has been requested to facilitate the reporting Number of M&E reports on access to employment and economic empowerment opportunities for people with disabilities compiled 1 Report on experiences of public servants with disabilities finalised  Human and financial constraints  Clarity on AENE will allow decision whether it is possible to outsource activity

2/1/ PROGRESS MADE ON Q1 TARGETS KPIQ1 TargetProgress Information Number of reports on participation by people with disabilities in rural development programmes compiled Report on participation of people with disabilities in current rural development programmes  Human and financial constraints  Clarity on AENE will allow decision whether it is possible to outsource activity Disability considerations integrated into all Government M&E (GWME) systems Disability M&E indicators for GWM&E systems drafted  Draft Disability indicator matrix developed  The draft Disability Indicator matrix will be consulted with relevant stakeholders in Q3 UNCRPD Reporting Requirements complied with Final draft of first UNCRPD Country Report submitted for approval Second draft finalised Presentations to DG clusters is unfolding

2/1/ PROGRESS MADE ON Q1 TARGETS KPIQ1 TargetProgress Information Strategy for mainstreaming of disability considerations in integrated public service delivery coordinated Capacity Development Framework for mainstreaming of disability considerations into all Government programmes finalised  PALAMA has been assisted to bring disability experts on board and ensured the relevance of the training materials  The activity has been postponed to the next financial year Institutional Framework developed Draft institutional framework consulted nationally  Achieved Disability machinery convened Achieved

SUPPLIMENTARY PROJECTS (Ad hoc Activities) 21 Case Management –  Total new received: 31  Total resolved (including previous months’ referrals): 21  Total pending: 11 Responses to 7 Parliamentary Questions for Written reply were drafted  Giving back through participation in Mandela Day activities on the 14 th of July (orphanages and places of safety) and 17 th of July (providing a 3 course meal to street residents) 2/1/2016

BRANCH CHALLENGES REQUIRING INTERVENTION 22 Currently the unit has one Chief Director and this necessitate a reprioritization exercise to downsize the amount of work which can be completed in the next two quarters. This issue imposes capacity limitations and human resource shortage to deliver on the priorities as set out in the Annual Performance Plan.

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