The International Journal of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (IJRDS) is an international, peer-reviewed, and interdisciplinary journal that advances scientific inquiry and evidence-based discourse on rehabilitation, disability studies, inclusion, and human rights.

Published in collaboration between the Zayed Authority for People of Determination, the Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies, and the Rehabilitation International Organization, IJRDS serves as a critical academic platform supporting the development of inclusive, equitable, and rights-based practices and policies for persons with disabilities across the globe.

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IJRDS
International Journal of Rehabilitation & Disability Studies

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    International Journal of Rehabilitation & Disability Studies

    The International Journal of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (IJRDS) is an international, peer-reviewed, and interdisciplinary journal that advances scientific inquiry and evidence-based discourse on rehabilitation, disability studies, inclusion, and human rights.

    Published in collaboration between the Zayed Authority for People of Determination, the Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies, and the Rehabilitation International Organization, IJRDS serves as a critical academic platform supporting the development of inclusive, equitable, and rights-based practices and policies for persons with disabilities across the globe.

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