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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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Pulmonary rehabilitation in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Is there any benefit?  
Hala A.E. Sabah, Rehab Mohammed, Samia M. Rashad
14 January 2026

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Effective mediation strategies for addressing social communication disorder in inclusive primary classrooms: Implications for teacher training  
Mashiga A. Molekoa, Moyagabo K. Malahlela
14 January 2026

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Intervention effectiveness reducing disability stigma in sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic review  
Bhavisha Virendrakumar, Cathy Stephen, Emma Jolley, Vladimir Pente, Elena Schmidt
12 January 2026

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Exploring the care pathway for neurological conditions in a Gauteng rehabilitation hospital, South Africa  
Prisha Alakram-Khelawon, Sonti Pilusa, Natalie Benjamin-Damons
12 December 2025

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Experiences of pregnancy and motherhood among women with disabilities in the district of Nkangala, Mpumalanga province  
Maritta Zinhle, Mygirl P. Lowane, Thembi V. Simbeni
12 December 2025

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Barriers and facilitators experienced by wheelchair users when using minibus taxis in Africa: A scoping review  
Jerome P. Fredericks, Surona Visagie, Lana van Niekerk
10 December 2025

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Health systems solutions to prosthetic service delivery obstacles in a low-resource setting  
Surona J. Visagie, Nomvano Kentane, Andile Sirhayi, Princess N. Sineke, Luphiwo L. Mduzana
10 December 2025

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‘When I don’t drink my pills, I go crazy!’ Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication: A risk or a resilience factor?  
Meghann Collins, Daphney Mawila-Chauke
10 December 2025

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Scoping review on technology-facilitated gender-based violence against women with disabilities and LGBTQI+ persons in low- and middle-income countries  
Babalwa P. Tyabashe-Phume, Eunice Tunggal, Shaffa Hameed, Xanthe Hunt, Karen Soldatić, Lieketseng Ned
09 December 2025

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Challenges among informal caregivers of people living with motor neuron disease in South Africa  
Bailey Allan, Ashraf Kagee
08 December 2025
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Notification: Full Special Collection Live Today!

 
All articles in the special collection 'Festschrift Leslie Swartz' are now live! Dive into the complete series of articles, including 'Integrating Scholarship and Practice: A Journey in Disability Advocacy and Community Empowerment,' 'Invisible barriers: examining the role of disability in transnational families,' and others, and gain comprehensive insights into the growth of disability studies on the African continent: The career contribution of Prof. Leslie Swartz. Explore the collection at Vol 14 (2025). Thank you for your interest. To start a new special collection, reach out to special-issues@aosis.co.za  
Posted: 2025-12-01 More...

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: A Big Thank You to Our Volume 14 Reviewers!

 
At AJOD, the peer review process is key to maintaining the quality of our publications. We would like to thank the following reviewers for their hard work and valuable insight into Volume 14. Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-10-31 More...

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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