Department of Disability and Rehabilitation studies: Recent submissions
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Involvement of people with physical disabilities in bagwere cultural activities before and during disability- inclusion in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-11)The purpose of the study was to examine the involvement of people with physical disabilities in the Bagwere cultural activities before and during disability inclusion. The objectives of the study were; to analyze the ... -
Exploring investment practices of persons with disabilities in informal microfinance groups: the case of selected disability groups in Ibanda district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)Access to informal micro finance institutions for the poor and marginalized is critical in poverty reduction. However, most persons with disabilities have no or limited access to informal micro finance institutions due to ... -
Development of a Mobile SLT Clinic: A Case of East Africa
(Springer Link, 2023-02-04)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the ratio of persons with communication disabilities to speech-language therapists is adverse. People living in urban areas in some countries are much more likely to receive treatment ... -
Transition of trainees with cognitive impairment (TCI) from vocational institutions (VI) to the world of work in jinja city
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)The research study is titled: Transition of Trainees with Cognitive Impairment from vocational institutions to the World of Work in Jinja City. The purpose of the study was to: assess the factors that facilitate transition ... -
Provision of career guidance services to students with learning disabilities in secondary schools in uganda the case of hoima city
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-09)The study examined the career guidance services provided to students with learning disabilities in secondary schools in Hoima City. The study objectives included the following: to explore the career guidance services ... -
The use of educational resources in teaching learners with deafblindness (ldb) - a case of selected primary school in Dar Es Salaam City Tanzania
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)This study investigated the use of educational resources in teaching LDB. The use of educational resources in teaching helps LDB in academic performance, independent and social interaction. Involvement of LDB in teaching ... -
Educational provision for refugee children with disabilities: a case for Kyaka II refugee settlement primary schools
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2018-12)This study concerns the educational provision for refugee children with disabilities in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement. It investigated the process of enrolling refugee children with disabilities into schools, how the provision ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Tackling education of girl child with disability in urban settings of Uganda
(Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2017-01-07)In Uganda, national statistics on education point out that, 75 % of the pupils with disabilities who enroll in primary level of education hardly complete this level of education. The education of the girl child is largely ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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: ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...