Founder of the Living in Colour disabled Organisation, Mr Katlego Ntlamello Nhlaba.
By Thabo Motlhabi
“Raise your expectations and start to acknowledge that persons with disabilities have incredible strength and navigate a world every day that is not designed for them.”
Living in Colour Disabled Organisation, based in Kagiso 2, recently hosted a Youth Month celebration in partnership with various disability advocacy groups. The event took place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Backyard Art Gallery Kagiso 2.
The celebration brought together community members, parents of children with disabilities, and activists who came to support the Living in Colour initiative, which advocates for the disability community.
The event aimed to honour the diversity of disabled and non-disabled individuals during Youth Month. It aimed to raise awareness and promote understanding of physical disabilities, especially within families and the broader society. This platform allowed marginalised voices to express themselves and share their experiences with stigma and rejection. It emphasised the importance of recognising different types of disabilities and learning to respect and accept those who have them.
As a Founder of the Living in Colour Disabled Organisation, Mr Katlego Ntlamello Nhlaba said, “I’m happy to see the community attendance as we celebrate Youth Month through this campaign. It’s important to inform, educate, and spread the message about our disabilities so that people can understand us better.”
Various speakers from disability organisations highlighted the critical role that campaigns play in drawing attention to people’s rights and concerns and urging a more inclusive and harmonious society.
As a mother of a child with a disability, Mrs. Nomsa Ntlamello Nhlaba said, “People are starting to understand different disabilities. As mothers of disabled children, we feel the pain of stigma and criticism. It’s not our choice to have these children, but they are here to tell their stories in their unique ways. Let’s give them a chance and learn to live with them.”
The event was both educational and inspiring, sparking a meaningful conversation and engagement among attendees.
At the end of the program, people were served lunch.
