An introduction to a special issue on the role of assistive technology in social inclusion of persons with disabilities in Africa: Outcome of the fifth African Network for Evidence-to-Action in Disability conference

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• The African Network for Evidence-to-Action in Disability

• disability research is translated into policy and practice for the realisation of the rights of persons with disabilities in Africa

• the challenge is clear, namely, translating research into evidence-based advocacy, policy, practice and products, particularly in the pan-African

• The inclusion of researchers, disability activists and advocates, as well as government and civil society, renders an inclusive forum to tackle some of these obstructions through constructive dialogue at tri-annual conferences

• Bringing cultural resources such as the collective support of Ubuntu philosophy, with its strength of fostering harmonious relationships, has proven to be a supportive, empowering approach to AT services

• One of the conference outcomes at KNUST was an advocacy group called ‘Advocates for Disability-Friendly KNUST’ – A for D-KNUST. Membership of the group comprises staff from CEDRES and other lecturers and administrators from KNUST.

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