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Legislation and service provision for children with disabilities in South Africa: A social work perspective

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  • Matthews Motloutsi Makwela +

    (Community Psychosocial Research (COMPRESS), North-West University, Republic of South Africa)

  • Elizabeth Ivy Smit

    (Community Psychosocial Research (COMPRESS), North-West University, Republic of South Africa)

  • Vincent Mabvurira

    (Community Psychosocial Research (COMPRESS), North-West University, Republic of South Africa)

Abstract

Children with disabilities are a special group of children which requires special protection and services. Due to various reasons, children born with disabling conditions constitute a significant percentage of child population in Africa. South Africa has enacted a number of pieces of legislation for people with disabilities and children with disabilities in particular. There are also a number of services and programmes to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy their rights like any other citizen of the country. However, despite the services and laws, children with disabilities continue to face deprivation. This paper discusses the numerous pieces of law meant to cushion children with disabilities and services available for them with a view to assess their efficacy. The paper adopts a human rights approach, applauds the existence of progresses laws in South Africa but laments the continued poor service provision for children with disabilities especially those in rural areas.

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  • Matthews Motloutsi Makwela + & Elizabeth Ivy Smit & Vincent Mabvurira, 2021. "Legislation and service provision for children with disabilities in South Africa: A social work perspective," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 22(1), pages 741-751, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:tec:journl:v:22:y:2021:i:1:p:741-751
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    Keywords

    children with disabilities; disability laws; human rights; social services;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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