Different abilities
Agnes Mabururu
Jesse Breytenbach
English

One day I met Agnes.

Agnes is a teacher.

1

Agnes uses crutches to walk.

2

When I went to town, I saw Metobo.

He is a radio DJ.

3

Metobo has albinism.

He has problems with his eyes and with his skin.

4

My neighbour is Moraa.

She is a farmer.

5

Moraa has a problem with hearing.

She speaks using Sign Language.

6

Osero is the best soccer player in my school.

I like to watch him play.

7

Osero lost his hands in an accident.

However, he scores many goals for his team!

8

My sister Jackie plays sports. 

She is stronger than my brother!

9

I know that people with disabilities can do anything.

10

Every person has different abilities.

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We can all work, play and have fun!

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Different abilities
Author - Agnes Mabururu
Adaptation - Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
Illustration - Jesse Breytenbach, Vusi Malindi, Wiehan de Jager
Language - English
Level - First sentences
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