At 29, Chelsea Freeman is a young woman passionate about life. Since joining the Drakenstein Association for Persons with Disabilities (DAPD), a Val de Vie Foundation beneficiary, her hard work and willingness to help others have quickly earned her peers’ recognition and appreciation.
Chelsea has a physical disability as a result of an accident at the age of four. Despite this, she approaches each day with determination, consistently demonstrating her ability to work hard and support those around her.
She brings a smile and a friendly presence to the workshop and is always willing to assist others. Her supportive nature, combined with her strong leadership skills, has made her a valued member of the workshop.
Chelsea has also learnt sign language, which she uses to communicate with friends and family at home. She has taken this skill beyond her personal life, using it to support and mentor her peers in communicating more effectively within the workshop. Her knowledge could also help her facilitate communication with people who are deaf. She completes tasks quickly and is always looking for new opportunities to learn. Her willingness to take on these opportunities reflects her determination to continue developing her skills.
The team at DAPD is committed to supporting Chelsea as she continues to grow. They provide a safe environment where she can develop her skills and gain confidence in putting them into practice.
Chelsea has already shown what she is capable of and the team will continue to nurture her skills. With DAPD’s support and her own hard work, Chelsea is a good inspiration to her peers around her.
Her experience shows that a willingness to learn can help people keep developing their skills and pursue their full potential while living with a disability.
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