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Families caring for adults with intellectual disabilities say they face an uncertain future as South Africa lacks enough supported-living, respite-care and community-based options.
DISABILITY AWARENESS

SA's disability care dilemma: 'Who looks after my child when I die?'

Families caring for adults with intellectual disabilities face deep uncertainty about who will provide support when parents and other caregivers can no longer do so.

  • Dr Callista Kahonde
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