Exploring Experiences of University Students with Learning Disabilities

Ndakaitei Manase is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of South Africa, South Africa.

Ndakaitei Manase’s book profoundly resonates with the challenges faced by students with learning disabilities in South Africa. The book’s innovative application of the Capability Approach offers a powerful lens on how social structures and personal agency shape educational journeys. By boldly confronting the often-overlooked intersection of neurodiversity and African higher education, it champions the inclusion of African voices in disability discourse. Amidst ongoing decolonisation efforts, this book emerges as an essential resource for many stakeholders: educators, policymakers, and advocates committed to fostering equitable learning environments in higher education.

• Introduction1. Theorising students with disabilities’ university engagements: The Capability Approach2. Understanding Learning Disabilities3. The Status of Learning Disabilities in Higher Education4. Education and Disability in South Africa5. Disability and Inclusivity in Higher Education6. Supporting University Students with Learning Disabilities7. Capabilities and Functionings for University Students with Learning Disabilities8. The World of Work Realities and Imaginings of University Students with Learning Disabilities9. ConclusionReferences