Disability is not Inability

This book is about people with disabilities (PWDs) and the
extraordinary talents they have that can contribute towards the world
economy generally and that of Southern and Central Africa in particular.
The papers selected for this book were presented at an international
conference that was held at the University of Botswana from 16th to 19th
October 2018. The conference was held in order to address the
injustices, discrimination and exclusion that people with disabilities
face in their daily life. The papers discuss the need to train families
and leaders in disability awareness, for clear national policies, the
funding needed to address issues that affect PWDs, inclusive education,
and the need to create a conducive environment and the implementation of
policies, strategies and programmes. The book also points to the
importance of sharing stories and experiences of success as a strategy
of empowering PDWs.