Qualifications 

• BSc Speech-Language Pathology (UCT)

• Master of Arts in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (MA AAC)

• PhD (AAC) current

Introduction 

Andisiwe Nxoko is a Lecturer in the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cape Town. She is a researcher, educator, and speech-language therapist with a strong commitment to disability inclusion, social justice, accessible communication, and community-based development. Her work is grounded in the belief that equitable access to communication, information, and healthcare is a fundamental human right. Andisiwe's research interests include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), acquired communication disabilities, health literacy, inclusive communication, accessibility, and disability-inclusive service delivery. She is particularly interested in improving access to information and participation for individuals with communication disabilities across health, education, and community contexts.

At UCT, she is involved in teaching and supervision across community-based development, early communication intervention, and school-based interventions. Her teaching and research focus on advancing equitable, contextually relevant, and socially responsive speech-language therapy practices that promote meaningful inclusion and participation for all.

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7256-2764