Welcome to UDS Gauteng - United Disability Sector
Nothing About Us, Without Us. United in Voice, United in Action.
The Gauteng Provincial Government, through the Office of the Premier and the mandate of Gauteng Department of Social Development (GDSD), remains committed to promoting a people-centred and participatory approach to development that ensures the meaningful inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in decision-making processes. This commitment is demonstrated through the establishment and support of the Gauteng Disability Sector Leadership under the United Disability Sector (UDS), formerly known as United Disability Sustainability. UDS will serves as a representative structure that brings together disability organisations, sector leaders, and advocates to strengthen collaboration, coordinated advocacy, and strategic engagement with the Gauteng Provincial Government. UDS will provide a platform for identifying, discussing, and addressing policy, programme, and service delivery matters affecting Persons with Disabilities. It will promotes collective leadership, accountability, information sharing, and coordinated responses to challenges experienced across the disability sector.
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Our Core Functions
A South Africa in which persons with disabilities are fully included as leaders, innovators, and equal partners in building a just, resilient, and sustainable society for present and future generations.
To unite, empower, and amplify the voices of persons with disabilities and their organisations across South Africa in advancing disability-inclusive sustainability, environmental justice, climate resilience, and equitable development through advocacy, capacity building, collaboration, and transformative action.
Get Involved
There are many ways to support the work of the United Disability Sector (UDS). Whether you choose to donate, volunteer your time and skills, become a member, or partner with us, your contribution can help strengthen disability advocacy, promote inclusion, and create greater opportunities for Persons with Disabilities.
Connect With Us
Whether you are a person with a disability, disability organisation, community leader, advocate, or stakeholder, we welcome opportunities to collaborate, share ideas, and create meaningful change together.
