Nuwagaba, Ephraim L.Rule, Peter N.2022-02-072022-02-072016-01-12Nuwagaba, Ephraim L., Rule, Peter N. (2015). Power dynamics among PWDs during adult learning processes: motivator or demotivator?2312-9239https://www.ajol.info/index.php/rje/article/view/128012https://kyuspace.kyu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/20.500.12504/38952-65 p.People with disabilities (PWDs) need knowledge and skills to engage in livelihood activities and to lead meaningful lives. Unfortunately, they are not or are underserved by the formal and non-formal education system. Improving PWDs’ adult learning opportunities requires understanding of the factors that influence their learning. This paper is based on a study that investigated adult learning practices of PWDs regarding microfinance. It focuses on the kinds of power dynamics that operated among (PWDs) and between them and the non-PWDs and how these affected PWDs’ learning. We argue that power and powerlessness is not homogenously distributed among categories of PWDs and that representation, leadership, decision-making and status as measures of power can be a source of motivation or de-motivation, depending on how they are handled.enAdult learningDisabilityMicrofinancePower relationArticle