CHALLENGES FACED BY PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED LEARNERS IN INCLUSIVE SETTINGS IN GRIFTU DIVISION, WAJlR WEST DISTRICT, KENYA

ABSTRACT

This study was intended to examine the challenges of inclusion of children of children with

physical Disabilities (handicapped in regular primary schools in Griftu division, Wajir West

district, Kenya.

The study adopted a Quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better

understanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of special

education for the physically disabled learners in Griftu division, Wajir West District Kenya. The

method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth

understanding of the topic under study.

Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness. After

collecting the questionnai res they were edited for completeness and consistency across the

respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research study was presented

and analyzed using narratives, and stati stical figures.

This report provides suggestions for more effective approach to physically di sabled education in

the country. It is designed for policy makers, planners and practitioners who have responsibilities

in the area of physically disabled education in Kenya.

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