ABOUT THE JOURNAL
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

 
Disability inclusion in malaria services in western Tanzania: A rapid barrier analysis  
Elias C. Nyanza, Anthony Kapesa, Theresia Maduka, Monica T. Madullu
28 November 2023

Original Research

 
South African single mothers’ experiences of raising a child with a disability  
Siya Mbanjwa, Clare Harvey
17 November 2023

Original Research

 
A (mis)guidance of disabled youth: Post-secondary schooling transition experiences in South Africa  
Armand Bam, Samantha Kriger, Zelda Cottle
14 November 2023

Original Research

 
Feeding children with autism in South Africa: The teachers’ perspectives  
Skye N. Adams, Nthabiseng Matsimela
02 November 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editoial Office
20 October 2023

Original Research

 
Functioning among persons with lower limb amputation with or without prostheses in Rwanda  
Robert Ngarambe, Jean Baptiste Sagahutu, Assuman Nuhu, David K. Tumusiime
17 October 2023

Original Research

 
Developing a psychoeducational programme for caregivers of people with intellectual disability  
Bonita K. Gordon, Nontembeko J. Bila
22 September 2023

Original Research

 
Evaluation of a stroke rehabilitation training programme for community-based primary healthcare  
Elsje Scheffler, Robert Mash
08 September 2023

Original Research

 
Availability and use of assistive technologies at selected South African public libraries  
Takalani M.M. Mamafha, Patrick Ngulube, Luyanda Dube, Sindile A. Ngubane
31 August 2023

Original Research

 
A study of inclusive education provision in Zambia: Curriculum reform  
Mbulaheni O. Maguvhe, Allan Mutambo
31 July 2023
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Vlog: Unveiling indigenous knowledge: A book discussion on integrative health care for indigenous women

 

Join us for an engaging book discussion https://shorturl.at/fjvE2 on indigenous knowledge in health care for indigenous women! Discover insights from the open-access book 'Working with Indigenous Knowledge: Strategies for Health Professionals'. Watch the video now! Read the book at https://shorturl.at/chwGS.

 
Posted: 2023-11-09

Event: Open Access Week 2023 - Embracing community over commercialisation

 

AOSIS is celebrating Open Access Week 2023! This year’s theme, ‘Community over Commercialisation’, aligns with our mission to democratise scholarly knowledge. We’ve curated three articles on open access  for you, please select each heading to read the full article:
1. Open access: A bridge to public interest amid commercialisation
2. Community over commercialisation: Combating knowledge monopolies in scholarly publishing
3. Knowledge for all: The rise and impact of open publishing platforms
By reading these articles, you’ll expand your horizons and deepen your understanding of the open access landscape.

 
Posted: 2023-10-23

Event: Experience the excitement of AOSIS Laureatus Awards 2023: Videos now available for viewing!

 

We are pleased to announce that the AOSIS Laureatus Awards 2023 videos are ready for viewing. This year’s awards, divided into three videos, is hosted by AOSIS’ Executive Chairman, Dr Pierre de Villiers, and our Chief Executive Officer, Cecile de Villiers. The three award categories are the Journal Indexing Awards, Journal Article Citations Awards, and the Book Downloads Awards. We invite you to join us to recognise the remarkable achievements of our editors and authors at the AOSIS Laureatus Awards (click here). We eagerly anticipate observing the remarkable accomplishments that our editors and authors will achieve this year.

 
Posted: 2023-10-26

Book Release: Understanding how education impacts health and functioning: Interview with co-editor Dawn V. Ernstzen

 

See co-editor Dawn V. Ernstzen's interview as she discusses her new book ‘Transformation of learning and teaching in rehabilitation sciences: A case study from South Africa’, which focuses on how education can impact health and functioning. Download the book PDF at https://bit.ly/427PmKY.

 
Posted: 2023-05-02

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Posted: 2022-01-27
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