Most schools in Subukia Sub-County are not friendly to students living with disability.
A call has been made to the management of these schools to ensure that they are friendly to students who are physically challenged.
According to Mary Waiganjo, the director of liaison in the office of the deputy governor in the county, lack of facilities have been a major impediment for children living with disability in getting their education as they cannot access classes.
“Subukia sub-county has only one school that caters for the children who are mentally and physically challenged. But most schools are neither friendly nor have the facilities to cater for the needs of those children living with disabilities,” she said.
She added that as a result, many parents opt not to take their children to school thus spending all their time at home.
“The health of a child whether mental or physical, plays an integral part in the learning of the child. The society and most importantly institutions of learning should create a conducive environment for learners who are either mentally or physically challenged,” Waiganjo who has been a high school teacher for 24 years said.
She was speaking during a two-day training workshop at Subukia trading centre on the Uwezo Kenya Annual learning assessment research. The training ended on Thursday.
Waiganjo also called on parents and other stakeholders in the education sector to join hands in raising the standards and the level of education in the sub-county.
She said the outcome of the research will go a long way in strengthening education in the country, recognising Uwezo Kenya as a key pillar in the Kenyan primary education.