The 6th African Network for Evidence to Action in Disability AfriNEAD Conference
November 30th – December 3rd 2020 – CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (VENUE TBC)
The Scientific Committee of the 6th AfriNEAD Conference invites contributions from persons with disabilities, researchers, business personnel, policy makers, activists and practitioners to share evidence, experiences and ideas on what really matters to persons with disabilities in Africa.
The theme for the conference: “Disability unplugged – Beyond Conventions and Charters: what really matters to persons with disabilities in Africa” reflects the need to move our research and practice from rhetoric to impacting on the lives of persons with disabilities. 2020 will be all about impact. We aim for evidence-based solutions to actions in disability work – or a map, a plan for the future, a blue
print for going forward.
Through a wide range of perspectives, knowledge and methodologies, presenters at this conference are invited to participate in a common exploration of questions such as, but not limited to, the following:
• What is the impact of the work/research that I am doing now?
• How has my work/research impacted on policy and practice?
• How can my work/research inspire persons with disabilities and other stakeholders in the disability sector?
• How does my work/research go beyond rhetoric and bring meaningful change to the lives of persons with disabilities?
• How is this work/research going to continue to have an impact on the lives of person with disabilities in the future?
Abstracts will be organised around seven thematic areas drawn from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (UNCRPD):
• Children & Youth with Disabilities
• Education: Early Childhood to Tertiary
• Economic Empowerment
• Development Process in Africa: Poverty, Politics, and Indigenous Knowledge systems
• Health and HIV & AIDS
• Community Based Rehabilitation
• Holistic Wellness: Sport, Recreation, Sexuality and Spirituality
Please indicate whether you want your submission to be considered for oral presentation or poster presentation.
