International Journal of Literacy and Education

The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of mobility aids on academic performance of learners with disability in public primary schools in Saboti Sub-County, Kenya. The study utilized a descriptive research method, concentrating on a target group of 1,509 individuals, comprising of 1,496 learners with disabilities and 13 heads of institutions from public primary schools in Saboti Sub-County, Kenya. A sample size of 310 was established utilising the Krejcie and Morgan Table for sample size determination. The purposive and stratified random sampling procedures were employed to classify the respondents. Out of a sample size of 310, all 13 heads of institutions were purposefully selected for the study, while the remaining 297 participants, who were learners with disabilities, were chosen using the stratified random selection method. The primary data gathering instruments employed in the study were interview schedules and structured questionnaires. A reliability coefficient of 0.79 was achieved from the instrument, signifying its reliability. Descriptive statistics and the chi-square test were utilised to evaluate quantitative data, which were presented in tables. The qualitative data analysis was based on the study themes and was illustrated through quotations. The research demonstrated that mobility aids such as use of canes, scooters and wheelchair improved their academic performance. The research will benefit academics, policymakers and society at large.