New TSC Disability Guide Allowance for Teachers; 2021-2025 CBA
Teachers play a crucial role in society, shaping the minds of future generations. It’s a profession that demands dedication and hard work. Recognizing the importance of supporting teachers, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has implemented various allowances to enhance their well-being.
One such allowance is the Disability Guide Allowance, designed to provide financial assistance to teachers facing disabilities.
The Teachers Service Commission recognizes the rights of persons with special needs under Article 54 (1) of the Constitution.
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This policy seeks to eliminate all forms of discrimination against employees with special needs by fostering an environment that improves their access to opportunities and services within the Commission.
By ensuring that employees with special needs:
i. Are treated with dignity and respect, addressed and referred to in a non-demeaning manner, and
ii. Are provided with the essential facilities to facilitate their mobility in the workplace.
iii. Have access to materials and devices to overcome constraints derived from their disability.
iv. Possess the necessary information using the most appropriate means of communication, such as sign language and braille, but not limited to these.
The TSC Disability Guide Allowance is part of a broader effort by the commission to ensure that tutors are well taken care of, regardless of their circumstances.
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Disabilities should not be a barrier to pursuing a teaching career, and this allowance acknowledges that commitment.
Determination of disability
The Disability Guide Allowance is available to teachers across various grades and TSC scales. It is not limited to specific grade levels, ensuring that teachers at all stages of their careers can benefit from it.
The Commission, along with the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), shall determine the type, extent, and degree of disability. Any employee with special requirements must comply with the following:
i. Declare disability at the time of employment,
ii. Declare disability that occurs during employment,
iii. Register and obtain a disability registration certificate from the NCPWD, which shall be subject to scrutiny prior to acceptance, and
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iv. Declare their disability status once registered by the NCPWD within a reasonable period acceptable to the Commission, which shall be determined from time to time.
The allowance is provided to those who face disabilities, helping them meet the additional financial demands associated with their circumstances.
The specific amount educators receive for the Disability Guide Allowance can vary depending on their grade and TSC scale, as mentioned in the table provided earlier. Here’s a summary of the Disability Guide Allowance for educators at different grades:
TSC Disability Guide Allowance for Teachers
- B5 (Grade 5): 20,000
- C1 (Grade 6): 20,000
- C2 (Grade 7): 20,000
- C3 (Grade 8): 20,000
- C4 (Grade 9): 20,000
- C5 (Grade 10): 20,000
- D1 (Grade 11): 20,000
- D2 (Grade 12): 20,000
- D3 (Grade 13): 20,000
- D4 (Grade 14): 20,000
- D5 (Grade 15): 20,000
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The allowance provides teachers with crucial financial support. It recognizes that individuals with disabilities often have additional expenses related to healthcare, accessibility, and other needs.
By offering this allowance, TSC aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by these dedicated educators.
Intervention strategies for employees with disability
To address the difficulties faced by employees with special needs, the Commission shall embrace the following strategies:
i. Establish and maintain a database of all employees with special needs, detailing the nature, severity, and type of disability during employment.
iii. Deploy employees with special needs to positions and stations that enhance their performance,
iv. Pay prescribed allowances to employees with special needs where such is deemed necessary for effective performance of duty,
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v. Guide employees with special needs to apply for PAYE tax exemption from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) or any other befitting authority.
ix. Support employees who acquire disability in the course of duty in accordance with the Work Injury Benefits Act (2007),
x. Ensure inclusion of all employees in the Commission’s programmes regardless of physical status,
xi. Strengthen collaboration and partnership with relevant government agencies and stakeholders on matters of benefit to employable persons with disabilities.
In addition to other benefits, Teachers with Disabilities are exempt from the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. They also receive additional allowances.
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New TSC Disability Guide Allowance for Teachers; 2021-2025 CBA
