HIV/AIDS
What does HIV/AIDS stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
What day is celebrated on the 21st of March?
Human Right's Day
20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings for equality, what day is this?
Women's Day.
2 examples of disabilities
Blind, deaf, uses a wheelchair
Citizen
A person who has a link to a specific country or nation, either naturally or through living there for a period.
What is HIV/AIDS?
An infection that attacks the body's immune system. AIDS is the advanced stage of HIV.
What day is Freedom Day and why do we celebrate it?
27 April - Commemorate the first democratic elections in SA.
Why do we celebrate Worker's Day?
It reminds us of the valuable contributions that workers make to society.
What is way a public place can become wheelchair-friendly?
Ramps by stairs, automated doors, wheelchair-friendly restrooms, elevators
Flee
To run away from something that is dangerous or that threatens you.
2 ways you can contract HIV and 2 ways you can't contract HIV.
Can- Bodily fluids, sharing needles or from a mother to her child.
Can't- Kissing, sharing food or hugging.
Why do we celebrate Reconciliation Day?
Focus on overcoming the conflict and hatred of the past, accept that the past cannot be undone and build a better future.
What day is Youth Day and why do we celebrate it?
16 June- Reminder of the sacrifices that the youth of previous generations made for us.
What is Braille?
A form of writing that enables blind people to read.
Prejudice
What medicine do you take for HIV/AIDS? Can it be cured?
ARV'S - Antiretroviral drugs, does not cure HIV but manages infection and reduces the risk of transmission.
What do people do to celebrate Nelson Mandela day and why do they do it?
People spend 67 minutes doing something good for someone else/ make a positive contribution to someone else's life.
Why?- Because Nelson Mandela spent 67 years of his life fighting for equality.
what is celebrated on the 20th of June?
World Refugee's Day.
True or False: People who live with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else.
True.
Pass laws
Laws aimed at controlling the movements of certain races during the Apartheid era.
Why would someone be unsure of making friends with someone who is infected with HIV/AIDS?
Fear of contracting, negative attitudes/beliefs about people with HIV, someone could feel uncomfortable around them
What day is Heritage day and why do we celebrate it?
24 September- Encourages us to respect and embrace the heritage of other people (Rainbow nation).
Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was formed.
Africa Day.
A condition that limits a person's movements, senses or activities.
Disability.
Reconciliation
Becoming friends again; acceptance of a situation.