Browsing Department of Disability and Rehabilitation studies by Title
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Barriers and facilitators to parental involvement in the education of children with disabilities in Wakiso district
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)The study set out to investigate the barriers and facilitators to parental involvement in the education of children with disabilities in Wakiso district. The researcher was moved to carry out a study on the premise that ... -
Barriers and facilitators to self-employment of persons with disabilities in Gulu district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)The study examined the barriers and facilitators for self-employment for persons living with disabilities in Gulu district, Uganda. The study specifically sought to ascertain the types of self-employment enterprises persons ... -
Beyond legislation: implementing the employment provisions of the persons with disabilities Act of Uganda 2006
(Nordic Journal of Human Rights, 2013-09-09)Given the lack of social safety nets for persons with disabilities as well as other people in Uganda, employment is critical to people’s socio-economic well-being. Uganda adopted a three-prong policy approach to disability ... -
Beyond the law: a review of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions in ADA employment research
(Disability Studies Quarterly: the first journal in the field of disability studies, 2015)The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990) is the cornerstone of civil rights policy for people with disabilities. Although enforced through the justice system, the legacy of the ADA transcends well beyond its legal ... -
COVID-19 as a Barrier to Access for Learning by Persons With Disabilities in Higher Education: A Case of Kyambogo University, Uganda
(IGI Global, 2023)The outbreak of COVID-19 had negative effects on the education of persons with disabilities (PwDs). This chapter is based on qualitative data from document and literature review and discusses the barriers faced by PwDs as ... -
A defence of identity for persons with disability : reflections from religion and philosophy versus ancient African culture
(African Journal of Disability, 2019-02-19)Religion and philosophy follow the Hegelian dialectic, man as thesis, evil as antithesis and ideal man or God the final synthesis, locking out persons with disability stating that they don’t meet the criteria of being human ... -
Disability inclusion in higher education in Uganda : status and strategies
(African Journal of Disability, 2016-01)Background: Uganda has embraced inclusive education and evidently committed itself to bringing about disability inclusion at every level of education. Both legal and non-legal frameworks have been adopted and arguably are ... -
Effects of teachers' use of communication techniques on activities of daily living for learners with deafblindness in selected primary schools, Uganda
(Kenyatta University (unpublished work), 2016-10)The thesis concerns a study on the effects of the teachers' use of communication techniques for achievement of daily living activities for learners with deafblindness in primary Schools in Uganda. The thesis contains ... -
Experiences of students with disabilities admitted under affirmative action scheme in public universities, Uganda a case of two public universities
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-10)The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of students with disabilities admitted under affirmative action scheme in public universities, Uganda: A case of Makerere and Kyambogo public universities. The ... -
An exploratory study on how teachers cope with learners with moderate autistim spectrum disorders in inclusive primary schools in Nakawa division, Kampala district.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-09)The purpose of the study was to explore how teachers cope with learners with moderate autism spectrum disorders (MASDs) in inclusive primary schools in Nakawa Division, Kampala District. The study was guided by the following ... -
Exploring education support services and systems to promote disability inclusion in one selected public university in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)The major aim of the study was to look at how support services and systems for students with disabilities affect their learning and involvement at a selected public university. The study had four objectives: to examine the ... -
Factors influencing education provision for refugee children in zone III Bidibidi refugee settlement primary schools-Yumbe district
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2020-02)This study was carried out in Zone III Bidibidi refugee settlement in Kululu sub-county, Yumbe district with the purpose of exploring factors influencing education provision for refugee children. The objectives of the study ... -
Implementation of inclusive education practices for children with disabilities and other special needs in Uganda
(Journal of Education and e-Learning Research, 2021-02)This study aimed to assess the factors that influence the effective implementation of inclusive education, taking into consideration learners with disabilities and other special needs. The study objectives focused on the ... -
Inclusion of pupils with intellectual disabilities: primary school teachers' attitudes and willingness in a rural area in Uganda
(Taylor& Francis Online: International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2013)Every child is entitled to quality basic education (UNESCO 1994). Inclusive education is a process in which schools, communities and governments strive to reduce barriers to participation in learning for all citizens (Booth ... -
Orientation and mobility skills of children with visual impairment in low-income families in central Uganda
(INKLUSI: Journal of Disability Studies, 2022-01-17)The study investigated the Orientation and Mobility (O&M) skills of children with visual impairment in low-income families in Central Uganda. Specifically, the study explored the existing situation of Orientation and ... -
Parents' role in providing sexuality education to deaf adolescents in Mafubira sub- county, jinja District Uganda
(Kyambogo Univiserty(unpublished), 2018-11)The research aimed at finding out whether parents provide sexuality education to their deaf adolescents. Focus was on the challenges they faced, the coping strategies they employed to overcome the challenges and to find ... -
Primary school teachers’ perceptions towards inclusive education for learners with disability in Lira municipality
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-10)This qualitative research study focuses on inclusion of learners with disabilities in the mainstream primary schools in Lira municipality with the objectives of; To identify primary school teachers‟ perceptions towards ... -
Provision of vocational skills to learners with down syndrome at a selected primary school in Kampala Capital City Authority
(Kyambogo University, 2021-05)This study was intended to explore the provision of Vocational Skills to learners with Down syndrome (LwDS) in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) (in one of the Primary schools in Kampala). The study was guided by four ... -
Psychosocial support services for learners with social emotional difficulties in refugee settlements in Uganda: the case of Bidibidi settlement,Yumbe district
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-05)The study examined the psychosocial support services provided to learners with social emotional difficulties in refugee camps in Uganda: The case of Bidibidi settlement, Yumbe district. The objectives of the study were to: ... -
Support systems and education of children with special needs In selected early childhood education centres in Kampala city
(Kyambogo University, 2020-11)The study was undertaken to establish the effect of School Support System on Education of Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education (ECD) Centres. Focus was on two (2) schools: ECLAC–Early Childhood Learning ...