Handbook of Research on Inclusive and Accessible Education (Handbook of Research in the Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership) - Tapa dura

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Mbulaheni Obert Maguvhe is a special educationist who professes in inclusive education. What makes him a researcher is not only his advanced education with training in rigorous research, but also his involvement in some book chapters, community engagement projects (most interestingly on the education of children in schools for the visually impaired), and many articles published in peer-reviewed journals of standing, such as the century-old Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. Professor Maguvhe writes on various topics, the common focus of which is the empowerment of learners with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairment (including the Deaf-blind). He has published numerous articles on community-based rehabilitation (CBR) and the empowerment of learners with visual impairment, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, the teaching of science to learners with visual impairment, inclusive education (IE), orientation and mobility for blind and partially sighted persons, curriculum adaptation for learners with visual impairment, adult education and training (AET), and the adaptation of examination materials for learners with sensory impairments. The spectrum of his research interests is broad, yet focused on the empowerment of learners with visual impairment through unhindered access to education and training. In his latest book, Professor Maguvhe devotes a chapter to university access for students with disabilities in addition to the areas mentioned above. These academic and practical initiatives make him a researcher of note, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where most educated persons with visual impairment do not engage in research because of the considerable M.O. Maguvhe (2015) Inclusive education: a transformation and human rights agenda under spotlight in South Africa: African journal of disability vol 4(1, art./183, 7 pages.

Dr Marubini Christinah Sadiki is currently employed as a senior lecturer in the department of Inclusive Education at the University of South Africa. She holds a PhD degree from the University of Venda. She obtained a Master’s in Disability Studies from the University of Cape Town. She has sole-authored and co-authored several book chapters with established researchers. She has presented at several national conferences. She has published several research articles in peer-refereed journals, book chapters in prestigious accredited journals, and modules on disability issues. Her research interests include disability inclusion, advocacy and lobbying, parenting, disability studies, inclusive policies implementation, learner support, community integration which value social justice in education. She has assumed numerous positions in the fields of disability and human rights, governance, and administration.