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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

Original Research

 
Job satisfaction among people with disabilities in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional survey  
Tsega H. Mirach, Rosemary M. Lysaght, Molalign B. Adugna, Abebe A. Alemu, Meseret H. Ayele, Sewbesew Y. Tilahun, Tewelde G. Adhanom
08 July 2025

Original Research

 
Rural South African mothers’ perspectives on strategies to mitigate cerebral palsy caregiving  
Ngokwana C. Rachamose
07 July 2025

Original Research

 
Political rights of persons with disability in the Zimbabwean media  
Priccilar Vengesai
30 June 2025

Review Article

 
Caregiver capabilities: Healthcare interventions for children with developmental disabilities  
Lumka Magidigidi-Mathiso, Jose Frantz, Gerard C. Filies
26 June 2025

Original Research

 
An exploration of adherence to the World Health Organization’s Prosthetic Standards in Namibia  
Surona J. Visagie, Christopher M. Likando
25 June 2025

Case Study

 
Enduring benefits of exercise after spinal cord injury: Insights from a case study  
Candace Vermaak, Lovemore Kunorozva
25 June 2025

Original Research

 
Reflections on mental health, Ngozi, and the Dandemutande approach in Zimbabwe  
Oliver Mutanga
09 June 2025

Original Research

 
Barriers and facilitators of return to work for loss of income claimants: Healthcare workers’ perspectives  
Gofaone L. Modise, Catharina J.E. Uys, Eileen du Plooy
04 June 2025

Original Research

 
Optometrists’ perceptions of vision impairment services in public hospitals of Limpopo province  
Modjadji M. Leshabane, Nishanee Rampersad, Khathutshelo P. Mashige
03 June 2025

Original Research

 
Teachers’ perceptions on including learners with barriers to learning in South African inclusive education system  
Jacomina M.C. Motitswe
31 May 2025
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Call for Papers: ‘African Journal of Disability’ 2026 Special Collection: We invite you to submit

 
Submit your manuscript to the 2026 special collection titled ‘Reinforcement Learning for Personalised Health Informatics Interventions to Improve Patient Outcomes’. Read the full call. Submission deadline is 10 October 2025.  
Posted: 2025-06-26

Notification: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology

 
We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial.  
Posted: 2025-05-30 More...

Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action

 
Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change.  
Posted: 2025-05-29

Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics

 
Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethicsThis book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives.  
Posted: 2025-05-22

Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach

 
Read the open-access book, Towards the sustainable well-being of communities: Africa, the modern empire and Christianity. This book examines South Africa’s persistent digital divide across sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting how socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors—especially the urban–rural split—contribute to unequal digital access and outcomes.  
Posted: 2025-05-22
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