Extending the findings of the "socioeconomic wellbeing and human rights-related experiences of people with disabilities in COVID-19 times in South Africa" to government and stakeholders to create awareness and build an inclusive society: final report

Abstract

Persons with disabilities are among the most significant minorities in society yet often very marginalised. In South Africa, between 12% and 20% of the population aged over five are estimated to have activity limiting impairments. Between October 2021 and January 2022, the HSRC DCES division ran a project funded by the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) in conjunction with the Institute of Development Studies (UK) (IDS) and the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (SA) (NCPD). The project officially ended on 26 October 2021, but the UKRI granted a No Cost Extension (NCE). However, due to delays outside the project team's control, some work was not completed by 26 October 2021. Also, following delegates' comments during the survey data presentation on 13 October 2021, the HSRC DCES wanted to do further work on the project. A proposal was submitted to the HSRCDCEO Research for funding to complete this work. This proposal was approved, and ethics clearance was extended for another year. This report covers the activities done as part of this project.