ABSTRACT
In Zimbabwe, disability issues are shrouded in myth and superstition. Disabled people continue to be seen as incompetent people who are incapable of being independent. Myths that surround disability have become solidified as 'social facts'. These socially constructed views of disability have imposed heavy burdens on people with disabilities (PWD), regardless of qualifications or profession. Zimbabwe, located in Southern Africa, was one of the first African countries to draft a disability law in 1992. However, the law suffered a stillbirth because it was never implemented. Cultural practices and beliefs in Zimbabwe prejudice PWDs, who are often perceived as victims of witchcraft or a curse by the gods. Disability issues in Zimbabwe are managed using the medical and charity models. The recruitment process is difficult for PWDs in Zimbabwe both in government and private sectors. Spreading rumours is common among students, and some have a tendency of creating jokes and stories about PWDs and simply enjoy making fun of PWDs.
