RELEVANCE, EFFECTIVENESS AND ADEQUACY OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNERS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITY IN RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA

Abstract

Assistive technology and devices includes a variety of tools and equipment that enable people with disabilities to acquire independence in their functioning capabilities. . Quantitative and Qualitative data was used in this study. The researcher’s role was to gain a holistic overview of the context under study. The sample comprised teachers educating learners with physical disabilities and learners with physical disabilities (LWPD) in Kisumu and Machakos Districts. Findings indicate that the assistive devices provided to learners must be relevant and effective and that teachers should provide information on how learners ambulate and the activities that are required to engage in while in school, further, they will need to observe the difficulties faced by these learners while using the current devices and recommend what they think is likely to suit the learners better.

Author
Nelly Were Otube (PhD)