Intervention services for people with disabilities in Tanzania (1961-2022): What lessons do we learn?

Abstract

The study aimed to determine intervention services for people with disabilities in Tanzania from 1961–2022, specifically for specific types of disabilities such as visual, hearing, deaf-blind, intellectual, autism, and physical impairments. Data were collected using Google Scholar, and interviews. The study involved a sample of 26 respondents. The data were analysed using thematic analysis approach. Findings indicated that efforts were made to document the need for intervention services for people with disabilities, but these services were disconnected and disorganised. Challenges related to accessibility, affordability, acceptability, availability, and quality of intervention services for people with disabilities were also documented. The study recommends that the Government, policymakers, and researchers should invest in intervention services for people with disabilities to enhance their participation and contribution to socio-economic development.