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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

 
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

Original Research

 
A conceptual framework for self-advocacy by people with intellectual disabilities  
Babalwa P. Tyabashe-Phume, Sharon R. Kleintjes
29 May 2025

Original Research

 
Views of students with disabilities on how institutional support shapes their experiences  
Emeldah C. Munjanja, Eleanor A. Hendricks
29 May 2025

Opinion Paper

 
Rehabilitation care workers address environmental factors with persons with disabilities  
Judith N. Mahlangu, Theresa Lorenzo, Eve M. Duncan
26 May 2025

Original Research

 
Organisational support for employees with dyslexia: An explorative study in South Africa  
Carmen Venter, Lizelle Rossouw
16 May 2025

Original Research

 
Differentiated instruction for Grade 3 reading challenges: South African teachers in full-service schools  
Thembi A. Phala, Anna J. Hugo
16 May 2025

Original Research

 
Maternal knowledge and attitude towards unintentional childhood injury among children under five  
Olaitan J. Balogun, Oyeronke O. Bello, Loveness A. Nkhata, Joseph Conran
15 May 2025
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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

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
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