Research and Development Institutions in South Africa that Support Disability Inclusion in the Workforce
1. University of Cape Town Disability Unit (UCTDU)
- Research: Conducts research on disability, employment, and inclusive practices.
- Reference: Keet, A., & Swartz, L. (2018). Disability, employment, and human rights: A South African perspective. Disability & Society, 33(3-4), 422-438.
2. Stellenbosch University Centre for Disability and Development (SUNCoDD)
- Research: Focuses on disability and social inclusion, including employment opportunities.
- Reference: Msila, V., & Swartz, L. (2016). 'Disability Studies is Not Sexy!': Navigating the Challenges of Disability Studies in South Africa. Disability & Society, 31(2), 257-273.
3. Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
- Research: Conducts large-scale studies on disability and employment, such as the South African Disability Survey.
- Reference: Statistics South Africa & HSRC. (2018). South African Disability Survey 2017: Report on key findings. Pretoria: HSRC Press.
4. Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI)
- Research: Develops and evaluates innovative approaches to public service delivery, including for people with disabilities.
- Reference: Nkosi, S., & Swartz, L. (2017). 'Discrimination is everywhere!' Employment Experiences of Persons with Disabilities in the Public Service in South Africa. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 28(1), 65-77.
5. South African Disability Alliance (SADA)
- Research: Conducts research and advocacy on disability rights, including employment.
- Reference: SADA. (2019). The State of Disability in South Africa 2019: A Call for Inclusive Employment. Johannesburg: SADA.
6. Disability Rights Unit (DRU)
- Research: Provides legal research and advocacy on disability rights, including employment discrimination.
- Reference: DRU. (2018). Disability Rights in South Africa: A Comprehensive Review and Analysis. Johannesburg: DRU.
7. National Council for Persons with Disabilities of South Africa (NCPD)
- Research: Conducts research on disability issues and advocates for inclusive policies.
- Reference: NCPD. (2019). National Disability Rights Framework. Pretoria: NCPD.