Advocacy Letter Templates for South African Parents: SIAS, ISP, and School Compliance
Copy-paste letter templates for SA parents: SBST meeting requests, ISP complaints, DBST escalations, and accommodation requests — all citing the right legislation.
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All articles about South Africa SIAS & Inclusive Education Blueprint.
Advocacy Toolkit vs Education Lawyer for Disability Rights in South Africa: Which Do You Need?
Comparing a self-advocacy SIAS toolkit against hiring an education lawyer in South Africa — when each option works, what they cost, and which one to start with.
Alternatives to Private Special School for a Disabled Child in South Africa
Can't afford R80,000-R150,000 per year for private special school? Here are the realistic alternatives for disabled children in South Africa — and how to make them work.
Autism South Africa and Down Syndrome SA: Support for Parents Navigating School
What Autism South Africa and Down Syndrome South Africa offer parents dealing with school systems, assessments, and advocacy for their child's education rights.
BELA Act Grade R South Africa: What It Means for Children with Disabilities
The BELA Act makes Grade R compulsory in South Africa. Here is what that means for children with disabilities, early identification, and the SIAS process.
Best Advocacy Tool for South African Parents With No Legal Background
You don't need a law degree to advocate for your disabled child in South Africa. Here's the best tool for parents who need to enforce SIAS rights without legal training.
Children with Disabilities Out of School in South Africa: The Crisis and What Parents Can Do
Between 500,000 and 600,000 children with disabilities are out of school in South Africa. What is driving this exclusion and the legal steps parents can take.
Constitutional Right to Education for Children with Disabilities in South Africa
Section 29 of the Constitution guarantees an immediately realisable right to basic education. How this protects disabled learners and the landmark cases that enforce it.
Disability Bullying at School in South Africa: What Schools Are Legally Required to Do
Children with disabilities face disproportionate bullying in South African schools. Here is the legal framework, what your school must do, and how to escalate if it does not.
How to Get a Free Assessment for Your Child Through the DBST
How to access a free DBST assessment for your child in South Africa — who qualifies, how to trigger the process, and what to do when there are delays.
Full-Service Schools and Special School Resource Centres in South Africa
What full-service schools and special school resource centres are, who qualifies, and exactly how to apply for placement in South Africa.
How to Build an Evidence File for a School Disability Dispute in South Africa
A step-by-step guide to documenting school failures around SIAS, building an advocacy file, and creating the paper trail that forces accountability.
How to Lodge a Complaint Against a School in South Africa for Disability Discrimination
Step-by-step guide to lodging formal complaints against South African schools with the SAHRC, Equality Court, and Provincial MEC for disability discrimination.
School Sending Child Home Due to Disability: Your Rights in South Africa
If your South African school is sending your child home early or reducing hours due to disability, this is informal exclusion — and it is illegal. Here is what to do.
NSFAS Disability Bursary Income Threshold: What Families Need to Know
NSFAS raises its income eligibility threshold to R600,000 for disabled students — significantly higher than the standard R350,000. How this affects your application.
PEPUDA Disability Discrimination at School: How to Use the Equality Court
How PEPUDA protects learners with disabilities from school discrimination in South Africa — and how to file an Equality Court complaint if a school refuses reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodation at School South Africa: How to Request and Enforce It
How to formally request reasonable accommodation for a disabled child at a South African school — and what to do when the school refuses or ignores the request.
Rural School Disability Support in South Africa: What to Do When the System Does Not Reach You
Rural and township parents face compounded barriers getting disability support for their children. Here is what the law requires, and what advocacy options remain when the DBST is absent.
How to Prepare for an SBST Meeting in South Africa
A practical checklist for South African parents preparing for an SBST meeting — what to bring, what to say, and how to make sure the ISP actually protects your child.
School Demanding a Private Assessment Before Supporting Your Child in South Africa
South African schools cannot legally require a private psycho-educational assessment before providing support. Know your rights under SIAS and PEPUDA.
How to File a School Governing Body Complaint About Disability Support
How South African parents can file a formal SGB complaint about disability discrimination — what triggers it, how to structure it, and where to escalate if the SGB fails to act.
School Suspension for Disability-Related Behaviour in South Africa
Your rights when a South African school suspends a child for ADHD, autism, or disability-related behaviour — and how to challenge it under SASA and PEPUDA.
Section27, EELC, and IESA: Free Legal Resources for Education Rights in South Africa
The free legal aid organisations fighting for education rights in South Africa — Section27, EELC, and IESA — and how to access their services as a parent.
SIAS Enforcement Guide vs Free Legal Aid in South Africa: What Works for School Disability Disputes?
Comparing a self-service SIAS enforcement toolkit against free legal aid from Section27, EELC, and Legal Aid SA — when each path resolves school disability disputes fastest.
South African Schools Act Disability Rights: What SASA Sections 5 and 9 Actually Mean
What the South African Schools Act says about disability, admissions, and discipline — and how parents can use SASA Section 5 and Section 9 to protect their child.
Homeschooling a Disabled Child in South Africa: Rights, Registration, and What to Know
How to homeschool a child with a disability in South Africa — the BELA Act registration requirements, curriculum obligations, and when homeschooling is the right choice.
Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Assistive Technology at School in South Africa
How to get OT, speech therapy, and assistive technology for your child through the South African public school system — and what to do when the school says it has none.