quarterly report 2 nd quarter 2012/13 july – sept 2012 branch : rights of children and people with...

QUARTERLY REPORT

2nd Quarter 2012/13July – Sept 2012

BRANCH : Rights of Children and People with Disabilities UNIT: Rights of People with Disabilities

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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE

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• 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.

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Strategic Objective

Performance Indicator/output 2012/13

Quarter 2 Target

Responsible Manager Progress Reason for

Variances

Proposed Corrective

ActionsAdvocacy 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)

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Strategic Objective

Performance Indicator/output 2012/13

Quarter 2 Target


Variances

Proposed Corrective


National Disability Awareness Campaign Coordinated

Disability Awareness Campaign activities coordinated


Achieved N/A N/A

Universal AccessStrategy approved

Minimum Norms and Standards for Universal Access and Design consulted and finalised


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)


To finalise the accessibility forum (task team as per resolution of the governance and administration cluster ad cabinet committee

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Strategic Objective

Performance Indicator/output

2012/13Quarter 2 Target


Variances

Proposed Corrective

ActionsAdvocacy and mainstream ming to promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Participation bydisability sector inkey sector policydevelopmentprocesses &governmentprogrammesfacilitated

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


Not achieved


The Development of guidelines to inform minimum norms and standards to be moved to Q3 and circulate the guidelines to the disability sector

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Strategic Objective




Variances

Proposed Corrective


SA Country Plan of the African Decade Continental Plan implemented and coordinated

SA Chapter of Continental Plan approved


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 bythe SA delegation tothe UNCRPD Conference of Parties are published and circulated

Publication of SA best practice on selected articles and exhibits in New York finalised


Achieved None None

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Strategic Objective




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

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Strategic Objective



Responsi ble

ManagerProgress Reason for

Variances

Proposed Corrective

Actions


Number of reports on participation by people with disabilities in rural development programmes compiled

None Chief Dir: M&E

Not achieved

Human and financial constraints

Clarity on AENE will allow decision whether it is possible to outsource activity

Disability considerationsintegrated into allGovernment 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 benchmarking internationally

The draft Disability Indicator matrix will be consulted with relevant stakeholders in Q3

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Strategic Objective

Performance Indicator/outp

ut 2012/13Quarter 2 Target

Responsi ble


Variances

Proposed Corrective

Actions


UNCRPD ReportingRequirements 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

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Strategic Objective


2012/13

Quarter 2 Target

Responsible


Variances

Proposed Corrective

ActionsInstitutio 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

Achieved N/A N.A

Two institutional supportinterventions to facilitate equal access to employment and economic empowermentopportunities 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

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Strategic Objective


2012/13Quarter 2 Target Responsibl

e Manager Progress Reason for Variances

Proposed Corrective

ActionsInstitutio 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 Frameworkdeveloped

Draft institutional frameworkconsulted provincially

Chief Dir: IS&CD

Achieved N/A N/A

Joint machineryconvened

Chief Dir: IS&CD

Achieved N/A N/A

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MAIN ACHIEVEMENTSKPI Q2 Target

AchievedProgress 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.

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MAIN ACHIEVEMENTSKPI Q2 Target Achieved Progress Information


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

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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

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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 finalisedInstitutional FrameworkDeveloped

Disability machineryConvened

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.

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PROGRESS MADE ON Q1 TARGETSKPI Q1 Target Progress 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 AccessStrategy approved

Status Report on universal access in transport, builtenvironment 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

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Disability sector participation in InclusiveEducation Strategy, thereview of the FundingModel 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


Call for Nominations for Delegation issued

• Achieved

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PROGRESS MADE ON Q1 TARGETS

KPI Q1 Target Progress InformationNumber 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

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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 considerationsintegrated into allGovernment 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


Final draft of first UNCRPD Country Report submitted for approval

• Second draft finalised • Presentations to DG clusters is unfolding

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Strategy for mainstreaming of disability considerations in integrated public service delivery coordinated

Capacity DevelopmentFramework formainstreaming of disabilityconsiderations into allGovernment programmesfinalised

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 Frameworkdeveloped

Draft institutional frameworkconsulted nationally

Achieved

Disability machineryconvened

• Achieved

SUPPLIMENTARY PROJECTS (Ad hoc Activities)

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• Case Management – Total new received: 31Total resolved (including previous months’ referrals): 21Total pending: 11

• Responses to 7 Parliamentary Questions for Written reply were drafted

Giving back through participation in Mandela Day activities on the 14th of July (orphanages and places of safety) and 17th of July (providing a 3 course meal to street residents)

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BRANCH CHALLENGES REQUIRING INTERVENTION

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• 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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