Recommendations for Further Research

i. A nationwide research study to be carried out in order to determine the status of special needs education in Kenya.

ii. A study to be carried out to find out the level of adequacy of educational facilities and materials for learners with special needs.

iii. A study to be carried out to determine how best learners with special needs can be integrated in the regular schools in Kenya.

iv. An assessment of the current support services available in the institutions that are implementing the reverse integration policy be carried out.

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