Surf therapy for children with disabilities: how it’s changing lives in South Africa

By Roxy Davis, Doctor of philosophy, University of Cape Town

Children with disabilities face significant challenges in South Africa. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of healthcare and little financial support for their families can limit their access to healthcare services altogether.

There is also little access to rehabilitation services. Inadequate facilities and a shortage of trained personnel are just some of the obstacles.

I started thinking about ways to get over these obstacles when I noticed that people…

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