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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

Correction

 
Corrigendum: Electoral participation of people with and without disabilities in urban communities in Cameroon and Senegal  
Vladimir Y. Pente, Anita Jeyam, Stevens Bechange, Emma Jolley, Anne Roca, Sandra R. Dossou, Khady Ba, Joseph Oye, Salimata Bocoum, Laurene Leclercq, Elena Schmidt
17 April 2025

Original Research

 
Transitioning from autism self-advocacy to advocating for the neurodiverse community  
Emile Gouws
14 April 2025

Opinion Paper

 
How can you be a doctor? Ableism in the workplace  
Sarah N. Whitehead, Seyi L. Amosun, Theresa Lorenzo, Harsha Kathard
31 March 2025

Original Research

 
Factors influencing person-centred care: Speech-language pathologists and audiologists perspective  
Faheema Mahomed-Asmail, Louise Metcalfe, Marien A. Graham, Renata Eccles
25 March 2025

Original Research

 
Care perspectives: Mothers of children with disabilities in a peri-urban setting in South Africa  
Marcia A. Torres, Chioma O. Ohajunwa
21 March 2025

Review Article

 
Does life expectancy vary by disability status in LMICs?: A systematic review and meta-analysis  
Desta Debalkie Atnafu, Femke Bannink Mbazzi, Mezgebu Yitayal, Hannah Kuper
12 March 2025

Original Research

 
Collaboration for the inclusion of students with disabilities in education in Gondar, Ethiopia  
Mikyas Abera, Grace L. Francis, Ansha N. Ahmed, Solomon Dawud, Mohammedsani Ali, Gebrekidan Shibabaw, Bilen M. Araya, Shana J. Haines, Heather M. Aldersey
10 March 2025

Original Research

 
Equitable access to digital higher education for students with disabilities in South Africa  
Johannes N. Zongozzi, Sindile A. Ngubane
28 February 2025

Original Research

 
Barriers, facilitators of sports participation and needs of South African Paralympians  
Siyabonga H. Kunene
28 February 2025

Original Research

 
Successful self-employment in microenterprise for persons with disabilities in a rural setting  
Luther L. Monareng, Mogammad S. Soeker, Deshini Naidoo
28 February 2025
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 Notification: Public holiday announcement

  
Please note that AOSIS’s office will be closed for the Public Holidays in the Republic of South Africa from 18 April 2025 and will reopen on 22 April 2025. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, ensuring that your manuscript submissions remain uninterrupted.  
Posted: 2025-04-17

Event: Registration Open for the New Directions in Black Disability Studies Conference at The University of Virginia

  
Register now for The New Directions in Black Disability Studies Conference is a one-day event hosted by the Carter G. Woodson Institute on the grounds of the University of Virginia on April 25, 2025. Learn more. We eagerly anticipate your active participation and valuable contributions.  
Posted: 2025-03-18

Call for Papers: ‘African Journal of Disability’ 2026 Special Collection: We invite you to submit

  
Submit your manuscript to the 2026 special collection titled ‘Networking Technologies for Disability and Rehabilitation Innovations’. Read the full call. Submissions open on 01 June 2025, with a deadline of 01 September 2025.  
Posted: 2025-02-20

Call for Papers: ‘African Journal of Disability’ 2026 Special Collection: We invite you to submit

  
Submit your manuscript to the 2026 special collection titled ‘Impact of E-Health Services on Healthcare Access and Outcomes in Low-Income Countries’. Read the full call. Submissions open on 31 May 2025, with a deadline of 30 August 2025.  
Posted: 2025-02-17

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 05 July 2025.  
Posted: 2025-01-31
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