The Directorate of Disability Services (DODS) was established in 2010 after a successful inaugural Disability Day marked on 26th of February 2010.
It began as Kenyatta University Disability Services Office (KUDSO) before being upgraded to a Directorate in 2012
VISION
To Mainstream Disability in all operations of the university.
MISSION
To ensure the full and effective participation of students and staff with disabilities through formulation and implementation of Disability Policies as well as provision of Disability friendly services.
OBJECTIVES
- Formulate and co-ordinate the implementation of Kenyatta University Disability Policy.
- Create awareness among the University community about issues and needs of Persons With Disabilities (PWD).
- Facilitate the provision of comprehensive and quality services to students and staff with disabilities, including orientation, mentoring and guidance and counseling services
- Establish links with other Universities, national and international organizations that deal with disability matters.
- Gather relevant information on students and staff with disability and disseminate it to Departments and Sections in the University.
BOARD MEMBERS
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Dr. Ann Hinga Chair Person, Board of Directorate of Disability Services (Department of Literature ,Linguistics & Foreign Languages) |
Dr. Mbugua Wa Mungai Director, Directorate of Disability Services (Department of Literature ,Linguistics & Foreign Languages) |
Dr. Beatrice Bunyasi Chair Person, Department, Early Child hood and Special Needs Education |
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Dr. Lubna Mazrui (Department of Early Child hood and Special needs education department) |
Arch. Billy Gacheru (University Architect Office) |
Mr. Geoffery Kariuki Physiotherapist, Directorate of University Health Services |
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Mr. Nderitu Gikaria Human Resource Manager |
Mr. Abel Ojwang Students Resource Centre |
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