?Division of Disability and ??Rehabilitation Studies


The Division of Disability & Rehabilitation Studies (DDRS) provides specialized postgraduate programs on disability studies and rehabilitation studies and the interface between the two fields to professionals with varied backgrounds including but not limited to health, humanities and social sciences. Our approach is interdisciplinary, focusing on co-construction of knowledge and critical leadership development to enhance the management, evaluation, and research of effective disability inclusive policies, services and systems.

Situated in the department of Global Health, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch 肆客足球, our division collaborates closely with various government ministries and organisations of persons with disabilities. We actively contribute to disability-related curricular development, advocacy and transformation in the Medicine and Health Sciences  Faculty and across the university.

Key features:

  • Comprehensive education and training programs in disability studies and rehabilitation studies.
  • Research opportunities and community engagement initiatives.
  • Situated at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in the Global Health Department, with potential for collaboration across other disciplines, departments and institutions.

Explore our unique offerings in disability studies and rehabilitation studies education, research, and community interaction for varied professionals at all levels.