Discrimination on the basis of albinism was one of the issues addressed at a screening and discussion of the documentary As We See It at Stellenbosch University Museum on Thursday 28 September.
This 30-minute documentary focused on life with albinism, visual impairment associated with this condition, as well as the education challenges that people with albinism face.
While South Africa is moving towards an inclusive education model, learners with albinism in mainstream schools may face discrimination or practical challenges such as seeing on the board, while those in special schools may in turn struggle with social inclusion.
The documentary featured Vuyiswa Kama (66), Delicia de Vos (40), Sonele Ntsundwana (22) and Tono Blaai (14), who discuss their respective experiences with albinism in mainstream and special schooling.
The event was hosted by Stellenbosch University Museum, the Human Rights Media Centre and the Disability Unit in Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Student Counselling and Development, Division of Student Affairs.
