The University of South Africa is the first higher education institution to establish an Inclusive Education-dedicated department in the country. The department is committed to educate all professionals and non-professionals who interact and provide support to persons with and without disabilities. In addition, the department is further showing its dedication and commitment through research, innovation, engaged scholarship and advocacy in promoting inclusivity.

The diverse needs may include but not limited to the following

• Learning needs
• Emotional and behavioural needs
• Neurological needs
• Intellectual needs
• Physical needs
• Psycho-social needs
• Sensory needs
• Health needs
• Security needs
• Communication needs

The Department conducts research on a number of areas in Inclusive Education

• Inclusive Pedagogy and Practice(s)
• Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Equality in Education.
• Sexuality, Violence, Disability and Education.
• Disability in Education and Society.
• Special Educational Needs.
• Teacher Education for Inclusion.
• Inclusion and Anti-colonial worldviews.
• Care and Support in Education.
• African Epistemologies.