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    "id": 822033,
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    "speaker_name": "Kabuchai, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. James Mukwe",
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        "legal_name": "James Lusweti Mukwe",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I know Hon. Mishi visited my constituency last month to see a school for special needs education both for primary and secondary school. That is why she was the first to bring the Motion in this Parliament. When we talk of special schools we must consider those children who are blind and those who are deaf. We must have a special school in every constituency for the blind and the deaf. Take for instance when they are doing examinations, we had one student who was writing using his leg. If they are not given special attention and extra time, it will be impossible for them to compete with those who are normal. For instance, those writing with a leg need a special desk and a special place. They must be given extra time so that they can compete with those ones who are normal. We have Mumias School for the Deaf and Thika School for the Blind. These are special schools that will help our children who are hidden at home. I saw on WhatsApp a man who was making dresses for women. It was interesting to see him use the legs to make dresses for women. There is a lady in Kenya who has a child but she cooks and washes clothes with her legs. The Motion is timely. We want to assist our children to access education. Those who are disabled must be assisted to access education because it is their right as per the Constitution. There have been suggestions that we mix normal children and the disabled ones. We need to appreciate the difficulties, say, visiting the toilet, the pupils who do not have hands face. So, we must have special toilets for them. We must also have devices for the blind and the deaf. Sign language is used in schools for the deaf. We have Special Education teachers who are trained to cater for the special needs of the disabled children. So, the best thing is to train teachers who are going to assist our children with disability. I know of a girl who cannot write using hands. She writes using her mouth because she does not have legs and hands. This Motion is timely. I beg to second."
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