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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

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

Opinion Paper

 
Measuring and addressing violence against women with disabilities in Africa  
Clifford Odimegwu, Obasanjo A. Bolarinwa, Yusuff Adebisi
24 February 2025

Original Research

 
Stigma reduction in a disability and mental health programme in Ghana: Lessons in participation  
Maria Zuurmond, Augustina Naami, Lyla Adwan-Kamara, Cathy Stephen, Sapana Basnet, Caroline Vanderick, Mohammed Chantimah, Abigail Nana Asamoah, Daisy Macdonald, Crick Lund
31 January 2025

Original Research

 
Fragmented care in lupus: Patient experiences and insights  
Armand Bam
28 January 2025

Book Review

 
Interrogating the relevance of Ubuntu philosophy for disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa  
Mapheyeledi Motimele
28 January 2025

Correction

 
Corrigendum: A programme of support for care assistants of children admitted with cerebral palsy  
Lebogang L. Molefe, Leepile A. Sehularo, Magdalena P. Koen
13 January 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: ‘African Journal of Disability’ announces its new editorial leadership

  

We want to thank Professor Lieketseng Ned for her hard work and dedication in making a notable impact on the success of this scholarly publication. Congratulations to Professor Aimée Stewart on assuming the position of Editor-in-Chief. We look forward to her support and expert advice. To view the editorial board, please follow this link: AJOD Editorial Board. 

  
Posted: 2025-01-17

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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