Vol 6 (2017)

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Includes an exclusive collection on Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments, sub-edited by Jonathan Pearlman and Rory Cooper

Original Research
Community stakeholders’ perspectives on the role of occupational therapy in primary healthcare: Implications for practice Deshini Naidoo, Jacqueline Van Wyk, Robin Joubert	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a255 \| 28 February 2017

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Stroke survivors’ levels of community reintegration, quality of life, satisfaction with the physiotherapy services and the level of caregiver strain at community health centres within the Johannesburg area Adrian Kusambiza-Kiingi, Douglas Maleka, Veronica Ntsiea	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a296 \| 30 March 2017

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Exploration of the academic lives of students with disabilities at South African universities: Lecturers’ perspectives Oliver Mutanga, Melanie Walker	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a316 \| 30 March 2017

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Exploring structural violence in the context of disability and poverty in Zimbabwe Jennifer T. Muderedzi, Arne H. Eide, Stine H. Braathen, Babill Stray-Pedersen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a274 \| 18 April 2017

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Access to curriculum for students with disabilities at higher education institutions: How does the National University of Lesotho fare? Paseka A. Mosia, Nareadi Phasha	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a257 \| 28 April 2017

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Challenges faced by women with disabilities in accessing sexual and reproductive health in Zimbabwe: The case of Chitungwiza town Tafadzwa Rugoho, France Maphosa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a252 \| 26 May 2017

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‘These are not luxuries, it is essential for access to life’: Disability related out-of-pocket costs as a driver of economic vulnerability in South Africa Jill Hanass-Hancock, Siphumelele Nene, Nicola Deghaye, Simmi Pillay	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a280 \| 31 May 2017

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Enhancing reading abilities of learners with intellectual impairments through computer technology Cina P. Mosito, Albert M. Warnick, Emmanuel E. Esambe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a206 \| 24 July 2017

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The development and evaluation of content validity of the Zambia Spina Bifida Functional Measure: Preliminary studies Margaret M. Mweshi, Seyi L. Amosun, Mary P. Shilalukey-Ngoma, Esther Munalula-Nkandu, Zuhayr Kafaar	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a264 \| 24 July 2017

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‘When he’s up there he’s just happy and content’: Parents’ perceptions of therapeutic horseback riding Lauren Boyd, Marieanna le Roux	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a307 \| 26 July 2017

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Challenges faced by parents of children with learning disabilities in Opuwo, Namibia Clever Taderera, Herna Hall	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a283 \| 26 July 2017

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Forgotten, excluded or included? Students with disabilities: A case study at the University of Mauritius Sameerchand Pudaruth, Rajendra P. Gunputh, Upasana G. Singh	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a359 \| 29 August 2017

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Community health workers lensed through a South African backdrop of two peri-urban communities in KwaZulu-Natal Meghan S. White, Pragashnie Govender, Helga E. Lister	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a294 \| 29 August 2017

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People with disabilities and income-related social protection measures in South Africa: Where is the gap? Jill Hanass-Hancock, Tamlyn C. McKenzie	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a300 \| 26 September 2017

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Adaptation of the curriculum for the inclusion of learners with special education needs in selected primary schools in the Fort Beaufort District Toyin M. Adewumi, Symphorosa Rembe, Jenny Shumba, Adeola Akinyemi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a377 \| 11 October 2017

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Psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities in Zimbabwean inclusive community settings: An exploratory study Jabulani Mpofu, Maximus M. Sefotho, Jacobus G. Maree	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a325 \| 26 October 2017

Review Article
A literature review on work transitioning of youth with disabilities into competitive employment Madri Engelbrecht, Lynn Shaw, Lana van Niekerk	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a298 \| 29 August 2017

Opinion Paper
Practices and discourses of ubuntu: Implications for an African model of disability? Maria Berghs	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a292 \| 31 January 2017

Case Study
The experiences and challenges faced by rehabilitation community service therapists within the South African Primary Healthcare health system Lieketseng Ned, Lizahn Cloete, Gubela Mji	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a311 \| 26 September 2017

Editorial - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Editorial Jonathan Pearlman, Rory Cooper	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a423 \| 20 October 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Developing product quality standards for wheelchairs used in less-resourced environments Anand Mhatre, Daniel Martin, Matt McCambridge, Norman Reese, Mark Sullivan, Don Schoendorfer, Eric Wunderlich, Chris Rushman, Dave Mahilo, Jon Pearlman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a288 \| 08 September 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Test–retest reliability and construct validity of the Aspects of Wheelchair Mobility Test as a measure of the mobility of wheelchair users Karen L. Rispin, Kara Huff, Joy Wee	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a331 \| 08 September 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Discriminatory validity of the Aspects of Wheelchair Mobility Test as demonstrated by a comparison of four wheelchair types designed for use in low-resource areas Karen L. Rispin, Elisa Hamm, Joy Wee	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a332 \| 08 September 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
The health benefits and constraints of exercise therapy for wheelchair users: A clinical commentary Terry J. Ellapen, Henriëtte V. Hammill, Mariëtte Swanepoel, Gert L. Strydom	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a337 \| 08 September 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Wheelchair service provision education in academia Karen H. Fung, Paula W. Rushton, Rachel Gartz, Mary Goldberg, Maria L. Toro, Nicky Seymour, Jonathan Pearlman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a340 \| 08 September 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Effect of wheelchair design on wheeled mobility and propulsion efficiency in less-resourced settings Christopher J. Stanfill, Jody L. Jensen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a342 \| 08 September 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
The long-term impact of wheelchair delivery on the lives of people with disabilities in three countries of the world Susan Shore	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a344 \| 08 September 2017

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Motivation Peer Training – Bridging the gap for people with mobility disabilities Lucy K. Norris	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a350 \| 08 September 2017

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Wheelchair users, access and exclusion in South African higher education Desire Chiwandire, Louise Vincent	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a353 \| 08 September 2017

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A conceptual framework to assess effectiveness in wheelchair provision Deepan C. Kamaraj, Nathan Bray, Karen Rispin, Padmaja Kankipati, Jonathan Pearlman, Johan Borg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a355 \| 08 September 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Development and evaluation of a wheelchair service provision training of trainers programme Sara Munera, Mary Goldberg, Krithika Kandavel, Jonathan Pearlman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a360 \| 08 September 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Wheelchair accessibility to public buildings in the Kumasi metropolis, Ghana Cosmos Yarfi, Evans Y.K. Ashigbi, Emmanuel K. Nakua	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a341 \| 28 September 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Development of wheelchair caster testing equipment and preliminary testing of caster models Anand Mhatre, Joseph Ott, Jonathan Pearlman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a358 \| 28 September 2017

Original Research - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Wheelchair services and use outcomes: A cross-sectional survey in Kenya and the Philippines Eva S. Bazant, Elizabeth J. Himelfarb Hurwitz, Brenda N. Onguti, Emma K. Williams, Jamie H. Noon, Cheryl A. Xavier, Ferdiliza D.S. Garcia, Anthony Gichangi, Mohammed Gabbow, Peter Musakhi, R. Lee Kirby	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ERRATUM \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a318 \| 20 October 2017

Case Study - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments
Use of a design challenge to develop postural support devices for intermediate wheelchair users Brenda N. Onguti, Deepti Tanuku, Elizabeth J. Himelfarb Hurwitz, Nathaniel C. Moller, Youseph Yazdi, Shannon Egan, Eva S. Bazant, Anthony Gichangi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a346 \| 08 September 2017

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Erratum: Wheelchair services and use outcomes: A cross-sectional survey in Kenya and the Philippines Eva S. Bazant, Elizabeth J. Himelfarb Hurwitz, Brenda N. Onguti, Emma K. Williams, Jamie H. Noon, Cheryl A. Xavier, Ferdiliza D.S. Garcia, Anthony Gichangi, Mohammed Gabbow, Peter Musakhi, R. Lee Kirby	\| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a468 \| 13 December 2017

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
African Journal of Disability \| Vol 6 \| a478 \| 22 December 2017

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Editorial - Special Collection: Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments

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