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05 - Let's Go Ziplinging with Angelique Le Roux

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Angelique Le Roux, co-owner of Ceres Zipslide Adventures, shares her insight into inclusive adventure for people with disabilities. Ceres Ziplines have hosted children with disabilities, amputees, blind, and deaf adventurers for a thrilling sky-high experience and Angelique speaks about the importance of making these activities accessible as far as possible.

20 Dec 2018 English South Africa Society & Culture · Non-Profit Presented by Lois Strachan

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