The earliest source dates from December 2017 and the most recent source dates from April 2024. An extended timeframe has been used for this research because of limited recent information and to allow for inclusion of more dated sources where they are of relevance.
International Organisations
UN Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD)
(Inter)governmental sources
US Department of State
(I)NGOS and think tanks
Amnesty International
Autism Voice
Autism voice is UK charity focusing on the health and well-being of people with autism
Sahid Autism Foundation
A community-based organisation founded by a Sierra Leonean mother of an autistic child
Sierra Leone Autistic Society
A national NGO supporting people with disabilities, focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Stepping Forward UK
Stepping Forward UK’s stated goal is to act in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; its international work is focused on Sierra Leone
Media
Africa Young Voices (AYV) News
A Sierra Leonean media entity (television channel, radio, newspaper and online articles) with a target audience of young people
The Calabash Newspaper
A newspaper established in Freetown in 2017
The Owl Newspaper
A newspaper established in Freetown in 2011
Swit Salone News
Swit Salone News is an online news publication covering culture and current events related to Sierra Leone
5. Academic Sources
The Journal of Special Education
The Journal of Special Education is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes research articles and scholarly reviews on special education for individuals with mild to severe disabilities