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This happened on 19th March 2025 at the Commission House, Nairobi.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the occasion, the Commissioner noted that the book will go a long way in helping the Commission understand the plight of persons living with disability and more so in ensuring equality and diversity in executing the Commission\u2019s mandate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c I wrote this book to bring to light issues that persons with disability go through and express their hidden unnoticed capabilities which can be capitalised for national development,\u201d said Mr. Hassan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further urged the Commission staff to take time and read the book which is ideal in enlightening them on matters dealing with persons living with disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMisunderstanding often leads to poor service delivery and negligence of persons living with disability especially when they seek services from public and private institutions\u201d he added.&nbsp;<br>Published in 2021 by Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB), <strong><em>Behind The wheels: Changing the Disability Narrative<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>is an inspirational story of Commissioner Harun Hassan. 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