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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

 
Physiotherapists’ challenges with implementing the policy to Screen, Identify, Assess, and Support learners with physical disabilities  
Makwena M. Sibuyi, Desmond Mathye, Muziwakhe D. Tshabalala, Nombeko Mshunqane
03 March 2026

Original Research

 
Assessment accommodations for autistic learners in South African schools: Stakeholder perspectives  
Yvonne Nell, Alta Kritzinger, Marien A.N. Graham, Renata Eccles
28 February 2026

Community Paper

 
From silence to sound: A journey through hearing loss, advocacy and academia  
Hanri Kriel, Maria M. Kriel-Kruger
27 February 2026

Original Research

 
Developmental profiles of infants with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy at a tertiary hospital in South Africa  
Ayanda Myaka-Gama, Sibongile Mbatha, Sarah Lowick, Kebashni Thandrayen, Firdose L. Nakwa
23 February 2026

Original Research

 
Third-party disability: An analysis of speech-language therapists’ experiences in adult dysphagia management in South Africa  
Kim Coutts, Daniella Meyerowitz
31 January 2026

Original Research - Special Collection: Disability spirituality and belonging

 
Disability, spirituality and the politics of belonging in postcolonial Zimbabwe  
Nomatter Sande
29 January 2026

Original Research

 
The impact of episodic future thinking on sports mental resilience and social inclusion among wheelchair tennis players  
Bhuvaneshwar Siva, Om Prakash Palanivel, Kiran Gajendran, Chinnavan Elanchezhian, Stella Rajkumar, Sathish Kumar Sadagobane, Arun Prakash Krishna Moorthy, Charulatha Ganeshkumar, Jeevarathinam Thirumalai
26 January 2026

Review Article

 
Epilepsy-related stigma in Nigeria: A systematic review of manifestations, impacts, and socio-cultural drivers  
Boluwatife O. Alege, Chisom P. Agbo, Adeolu Anthony Olagunju
23 January 2026

Original Research

 
Supervising the unseen: A critical literature review on supervising students with hidden disabilities in South Africa  
Cheryl L. Rielander
21 January 2026

Original Research

 
Views of healthcare professionals regarding care of children with intellectual disability: A qualitative study in Vhembe district, Limpopo province  
Ndidzulafhi S. Raliphaswa
21 January 2026
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Press Release: New blog post: Open-access books on SDG 1

 

A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 1: No poverty. These books cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development. We also welcome new book proposals that align with the themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read the blog.

 
Posted: 2026-02-25

Press Release: New blog post: Open-access books on SDG 8

 
A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth. These books cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development. We also welcome new book proposals that align with the themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  
Posted: 2026-01-30

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  
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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

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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