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The African Journal of Disability is published for the purpose of advancing scholarship in disability studies and rehabilitation sciences in a uniquely African context. Widely read by scholars, professionals and students, it encourages scholarly exchange between all disciplines and academics from low, middle and high-income countries to work towards the improvement of human development and its practices across the continent. View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

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Corrigendum: A programme of support for care assistants of children admitted with cerebral palsy  
Lebogang L. Molefe, Leepile A. Sehularo, Magdalena P. Koen
13 January 2025

Original Research

 
Developing teachers’ competency for inclusive education in Ethiopia  
Aschalew T. Kebede, Tlakale N. Phasha
20 December 2024

Original Research

 
South African parents’ views on oral, signing, and bilingual communication for Deaf or hard-of-hearing children  
Katijah Khoza-Shangase, Jasmine Bent
20 December 2024

Original Research

 
Starting a cultural collective for mothers of children with disabilities: A case study  
Solfrid Raknes, Siv Elin N. Sæbjørnsen, Hege C. Aarlie, Thrine Marie N. Bromstad, Mariana J. Makuu, Caroline Yamala, Sarah Hean
18 December 2024

Original Research

 
Promoting playfulness through a play-based occupational therapy intervention: A study protocol  
Gaby Rautenbach, Munira Hoosain, Moleen Zunza, Nicola Plastow
18 December 2024

Original Research

 
A programme of support for care assistants of children admitted with cerebral palsy  
Lebogang L. Molefe, Leepile A. Sehularo, Magdalena P. Koen
13 December 2024

Original Research

 
Inclusive education pandemic: Learning barriers for children with disabilities in South Africa  
Raymond Chirowamhangu
06 December 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Promoting Disability Inclusion in Africa

 
Leaving no one behind: Disability and HIV prevention, knowledge among adults in a population cohort in Uganda  
Joseph O. Mugisha, Ronald Makanga, Beatrice W. Kimono, Ivan Kasamba
05 December 2024

Editorial - Special Collection: Promoting Disability Inclusion in Africa

 
Towards evidence-informed action in promoting disability inclusion in Africa  
Michelle Botha, Callista K. Kahonde
05 December 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Promoting Disability Inclusion in Africa

 
Experiences of students with disabilities in technical vocational education and training colleges  
Precious Muzite, Velisiwe Gasa
27 November 2024
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: ‘African Journal of Disability’ announces its new editorial leadership

 

We want to thank Professor Lieketseng Ned for her hard work and dedication in making a notable impact on the success of this scholarly publication. Congratulations to Professor Aimée Stewart on assuming the position of Editor-in-Chief. We look forward to her support and expert advice. To view the editorial board, please follow this link: AJOD Editorial Board

 
Posted: 2025-01-17

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Posted: 2024-11-07

 Notification: How to submit to our journal platform

 

 
Posted: 2024-09-30

 Call for Papers: Call for Papers ‘African Journal of Disability’ 2025 Special Collection: We Invite You To Submit

 

AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the 2025 special collection that will be published in the open-access scholarly African Journal of Disability.

 

Title: Value Co-Creation for Disability-Inclusive/Accessible Tourism amidst Climate Change

 

This special collection on Value Co-Creation for Disability-Inclusive/Accessible Tourism and Climate Change: An African perspicuity, therefore, aims to consolidate existing and drive new, interdisciplinary research. It will explore accessibility, accessible tourism, and climate change from a tourism context and related industries like hospitality, education (it is critical that we understand how educational institutions prepare students to be accessible enablers), events, transportation, and entertainment.

 

Timelines

  • Submissions open: 01 October 2024
  • Submissions deadline: 31 March 2025
  • Estimated publication date: 31 August 2025

 

Read the full call.

 
Posted: 2024-09-26

Notification: Final Article Released!

 

The concluding article of our special collection, 'Evidence informed action in promoting disability inclusion in Africa' has been released! Discover ‘Experiences of students with disabilities in technical vocational education and training colleges’ by Precious Muzite and Velisiwe Gasa for the final perspectives on the study employed innovative methodologies, such as picture stories, to co-create knowledge with students living with disabilities. Read it now: Promoting Disability Inclusion in Africa. Thank you for following our special collection. If you’re interested in launching your own, contact special-issues@aosis.co.za

 
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