ABSTRACT

The research was conducted in Chavakali North Zone, Vihiga District, Kenya, and is used both qualitative and quantitative collection methods. The research was conducted in line with the research questions of the study that guided the researcher effectively. The first research question was "What is the depth of teachers' knowledge on handicapped pupils?" The findings revealed that many teachers had deeper understanding of children with low vision. The second research question was "What is the teachers' understanding of the education of children with disabilities in regular primary schools?" The findings revealed that many teachers were aware of the presence of the children with low vision. The third research question was "What are the perceptions of teachers towards children with low vision?" The findings revealed that teachers treated well their pupils with disabilities because they were considered as normal pupils. The researcher then made conclusions and recommendations after collecting and interpreting, and analyzing data.