Disability is not Inability

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People with disabilities however confirm that this is not the case.(8) The clearly say they are discriminated(9) against at all levels from family, local community to local and national government. In fact Kenya despite the economic growth has done poorly if measured on four basic principles of dignity, equality, autonomy and inclusion.

People with disabilities are by virtue of the impairment they live with; lack the choices that come with a sufficient income, an education, good health and life in a country that is governed by democratic institutions, systems and environments. The socio-political environment is made up of structures that favour able-bodied populations.

An inclusive development paradigm would build the diversity necessary for rich wealth creation opportunities only if development is designed with a universal access perspective. And it begins with the massive infrastructural investments currently at planning or implementation stage, including free education and health policies. All public institutions, investments and social programme are developed with specific participation opportunities for people with various disabilities.

People are the real wealth of Nations(10), and Kenya could increase its economic growth from 6% to double digits, if the country enfranchised people with disabilities in development programming. To achieve this within a growing democracy, political participation(11) that empowers inclusion into the electoral process opens real opportunity that will define real choices.

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