Disability is not Inability

:: SECOND OBJECTIVE - PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND
REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The second principal objective of enacting the Persons with Disabilities Act is to provide for the rights and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. The Act creates two categories of rights. These are:

:: Employment to be Reserved for Persons with Disabilities

:: Discrimination against persons with disabilities is prohibited

:: Incentives to Employers of Persons with Disabilities

:: The Council Must Maintain Records of Employment

15. The Council must establish a record of persons with disabilities who are in possession of skills and training. The Council must regularly update the record.

:: Discrimination in Relation to the Provision of Learning opportunities is disallowed

:: Physical Environment must be Disability-Friendly

:: The Council May Issue Adjustment Orders

:: Denial of Access to Premises to Persons with Disabilities is Prohibited

:: Offences in Relation to Discrimination of Persons with Disabilities

:: Discrimination in Respect of Sports and Recreation Prohibited

:: Political and Civic Rights

December 2006

DISABILITYKENYA.