Stigma, prejudice, and discrimination against people with disabilities are still prevalent in society complicating efforts aimed at addressing the issue.
Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya Aburi says due to stigma, some families are not giving information to relevant agencies that can help the government to facilitate the much-needed aid.
"It would be better that our people be sensitized on why it is good to volunteer information on any children living with disabilities amongst them. There is no reason to shield such from public view," stated the MP.
She was speaking at the Kerina area in Bonchari constituency on Monday where, through the Donya Charity Mission, she donated about 80 wheelchairs to the disabled in the constituency.
The Woman Rep was accompanied by Nairobi businessman Kevin Aruasa and Bomas of Kenya board director Purity Kirera.
Also in attendance was former Kiogoro ward Representative Samuel Apoko.
Aruasa, who is angling for an elective seat in Kisii County, said it was wrong for people to deny children a chance at education because of disability.
Children with disabilities are among the most vulnerable of the Kenyan population.
Others face not only poverty but also social isolation and discrimination.
Aruasa said children with disabilities have the potential to exploit their potential if allowed to study.
Aburi separately told the residents across the County to freely volunteer information about people living with disabilities to her office so that they can be helped.
"Today we are only reaching to a fraction who have weathered the stigma to be here, there are those still at home who need similar help," she said.
At least 4.4 million people live with disabilities in the country.
About 1. 4 percent of the total population has a mobility-related challenge.
At least 1.2 percent have sight-related difficulties. Aburi said significant resources are needed to acquire aid for such people.
"We advocate a scaling of funds which will make this reality," stated Aburi.