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24 Jan, 4 tweets, 2 min read
This alarming message came through on WhatsApp this morning from Johan Pretorius of DeafBlind SA:
"With the predicted stormy weather in KZN, Mpumalanga and Limpopo please do take care. Avoid unnecessary traveling and be careful during dangerous weather conditions by staying indoors."

(Keep reading; that's not the big problem yet.)
"I am currently making enquiries with our local police about accessable emergency contact number with local police stations all over South Africa. The usual phone call number 10111 is not accessible for Deaf and DeafBlind persons."

#accessibility
"Currently there is no emergency WhatsApp number available to contact the local police.

It is something that we all can enquire about and lobby for for the benefit of all Deaf, DeafBlind and disabled people."

@SAPoliceService

#accessibility #DisabilityRights #SouthAfrica

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