Welcome to Directorate of Disability Services
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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