Vol 14 (2025)

• Disability spirituality and belonging, guest edited by Dr. Chioma Ohajunwa ( 0000-0002-2848-003x), Nafisa Mayat ( 0009-0003-6025-9487) and Adele Ebrahim ( 0000-0002-5019-980x). This collection contributes to the journal by investigating the intersection of disability, spirituality, and belonging in African contexts. It highlights how culturally rooted expressions of spirituality influence inclusion, identity, and empowerment for persons with disabilities. The collection strengthens transdisciplinary dialogue and provides insight into African epistemologies that inform disability scholarship and advocacy.


• Growing disability studies on the African continent: The career contribution of Prof. Leslie Swartz, guest edited by Prof. Brian Watermeyer ( 0000-0001-7671-4323) and Prof. Lieketseng Ned ( 0000-0001-9844-7828). This collection contributes to the journal by honouring the foundational role of Prof Leslie Swartz in establishing and advancing disability studies in Africa. Showcasing the work of scholars he mentored, the articles reflect the growth of disability research and activism across sectors, illustrating AJOD’s mission to foster a collaborative community of practice focused on African disability scholarship and inclusive development.

Vol 13 (2024)

• Promoting Disability Inclusion in Africa, guest edited by Dr. Michelle Botha ( 0000-0001-8436-1230) and Dr. Callista Kahonde ( 0000-0003-3902-4213). This collection contributes to the journal by presenting intersectoral research that advances disability inclusion across the African continent. The featured articles reflect cross-disciplinary collaboration aimed at promoting equitable participation, accessibility, and social justice for persons with disabilities, in line with this journal’s commitment to knowledge-sharing that informs policy, practice, and innovation in disability and rehabilitation.

Vol 12 (2023)

Vol 11 (2022)

Vol 10 (2021)

Vol 9 (2020)

Vol 8 (2019)

Includes an exclusive collection on Disability and inclusion in Africa - The role of Assistive Technology, sub-edited Callista Kahonde and Gubela Mji

Vol 7 (2018)

Vol 6 (2017)

Includes an exclusive collection on Wheelchair-related topics for less-resourced environments, sub-edited by Jonathan Pearlman and Rory Cooper

Vol 5, No 1 (2016)

Vol 4, No 1 (2015)

Vol 3, No 2 (2014)

3rd AfriNEAD 2011 Symposium: Building communities of trust

Vol 3, No 1 (2014)

Vol 2, No 1 (2013)

Vol 1, No 1 (2012)