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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87957, member: 27"]
Botswana's new Disability Act just gave legal teeth to workplace inclusion, and it is reshaping how employers handle hiring across the board.

Disability Act officially kicks in
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[*]The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs backs the law.
[*]Legal protections against employment discrimination are codified.
[*]Phased rollout gives institutions time to adapt.
[*]International human-rights standards guided the framework.
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Peggy Garebaitse breaks down the impact
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[*]Disability Coordination Office Director Peggy Garebaitse spoke up.
[*]Employers must adopt barrier-free recruitment processes.
[*]Structured disability-assessment guidelines bring consistency.
[*]Garebaitse stressed empowerment through job access and training.
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Enforcement gets real accountability measures
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[*]Non-compliance triggers actual oversight mechanisms.
[*]Public and private sectors face equal expectations.
[*]Regular monitoring keeps institutions on track.
[*]Awareness campaigns support the transition period.
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Bigger picture for Botswana's inclusion goals
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[*]Cross-sector collaboration is critical to making it stick.
[*]Workforce integration is framed as a capital investment.
[*]Continental leadership on disability rights is the ambition.
[*]Shared responsibility underpins the whole legislative philosophy.
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