Stellenbosch Disability Research Hub @DisabilityHubSA
Centring Africa in disability research, centring disability research in Africa. With @ICED_LSHTM @ILCH_research. Led by @xanthehunt and @LieketsengNed. stellenboschdisabilityresearch.com Stellenbosch Joined May 2023-
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Today, @WHO & @UNICEF launched the "Global report on children with developmental disabilities" A 🧵on its key take aways! (1/x) Read the full report here: unicef.org/documents/glob…
I'll be at @ICED_LSHTM at @LSHTM next week speaking about some of our and colleagues' research on suicide and suicide prevention among university students. Join in-person if you're around, or online: Date: 12 September 2023 Time: 13:00-14:00 Zoom link: lshtm.zoom.us/j/92272032136
Congratulations are in order for our Co-Director 🥇 Well done and well-deserved, Prof @xanthehunt
Congratulations are in order for our Co-Director 🥇 Well done and well-deserved, Prof @xanthehunt
📢 Exciting news! 🚀 Just released a new evidence brief on improving physical activity engagement for people with disabilities! 📚🔎 Dive into the latest research by Kelsey J Andrews and uncover key insights on inclusive health and empowerment.👇 tinyurl.com/3f994d56
New research out today from one of our Co-Directors, @xanthehunt - read it here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
New research out today from one of our Co-Directors, @xanthehunt - read it here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
Thank you Hannah for your incredible support for this initiative!
🔔Our disability research group has joined global partners in inclusive healthcare to share findings from its disability inclusivity studies in Uganda at @DisabilityHubSA @LSHTM @mrcunitgambia @UKRI_News @The_MRC @MakSPH @IDIMakerere @MinofHealthUG
🔔Our disability research group has joined global partners in inclusive healthcare to share findings from its disability inclusivity studies in Uganda at @DisabilityHubSA @LSHTM @mrcunitgambia @UKRI_News @The_MRC @MakSPH @IDIMakerere @MinofHealthUG
In our final keynote for the day, Dr Michelle Botha is speaking about visual impairment rehabilitation in South Africa, and exploring rehab as a site of complex relationships between norms, values, and institutional practices around disability.
Lived experience and co-production: Righting wrongs and balancing power to strengthen research practice - a session with Jacques Lloyd and Bongani Mapumulo, both sharing their reflections on participating in, and co-producing, research on disability.
The #AT2030 team are in Stellenbosch attending the inaugural conference on "Disability, inclusion, and health in Africa and beyond." Our director of programmes Diane, AT2030 project manager Naomi and FCDO @annemackinnon1 just presented on "What Works" to create access to #AT
Zara Trafford from the @EvidencePortal team @ILCH_research presenting on eligibility determination in the context of the South African Child Care Dependency Grant
Its day 2 at Stellenbosch Disability Research Hub Conference on Disability, inclusion, and health in Africa and beyond 🌟 Yesterday we took the stage to share more on our UK aid funded AT2030 programme - exploring 'What Works' for #AT access for all. @DisabilityHubSA #AT2030
Professor Gubela Mji opening Day 2 of our conference with a keynote discussing Afrinead as a model of community-researcher partnership.
Disability research in Africa has a chance at a giant leap forward - thank you @LieketsengNed and @xanthehunt for taking us with you on the @DisabilityHubSA journey - you are the right team to do great things!
Disability research in Africa has a chance at a giant leap forward - thank you @LieketsengNed and @xanthehunt for taking us with you on the @DisabilityHubSA journey - you are the right team to do great things!
Thank you for joining us - a pleasure to learn about your work!
Thank you for joining us - a pleasure to learn about your work!
Wrapping up a stimulating and enjoyable first day of our inaugural conference with a workshop from @JillHanass @jenniferdrummo7 and Kristin Dunkle from @MRCza and @cdcafrica on using the Disability Awareness Checklist. Looking forward to more tomorrow!
Engaging the checklist in small groups and collating some feedback on usability @DisabilityHubSA
Engaging the checklist in small groups and collating some feedback on usability @DisabilityHubSA https://t.co/28F6HjL1eH
Prof Wayne Derman and the team from Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine (ISEM) @StellenboschUni talking about physical activity across the life course.
Jaco Louw from the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research speaking about computer-based cognitive training for cognitive development of alcohol exposed children aged 4-6 in South Africa.
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