The Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment, Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, has restated the government's dedication to fostering collaborative endeavors across multiple sectors in order to empower individuals with disabilities.
“Empowering people with disabilities means providing our brothers and sisters in that group with opportunities to harness their potential, enabling them to live independent lives,” he remarked at the University of Indonesia in Depok, West Java.
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Iskandar underscored the importance of collaboration between policymakers and business leaders to empower the approximately 8.5 million individuals with disabilities who continue to face challenges related to poverty, during his address at an event commemorating the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
He advocated for widespread public involvement in programs designed to empower these individuals, using the establishment of Rumah Inklusif Kebumen as a prime illustration of inclusive empowerment.
During the event, the minister wore a batik shirt made by residents with disabilities who are supported by the center, as a sign of respect.
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“It is crucial that we continue striving to realize equality for persons with disabilities as part of broader efforts to free society from discrimination,” he states.
Iskandar encouraged everyone involved to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities by working together to empower individuals with disabilities.
“The International Day of Persons with Disabilities serves as momentum for us all to accelerate the realization of equality,” he concluded.
The Social Affairs Ministry in Indonesia is getting ready to implement a globally recognized inclusive education model in order to enhance services and skill development for children with disabilities.
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Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf revealed the proposal on Friday following his visit to the London School of Public Relations (LSPR) in Jakarta. He stated that the ministry will implement LSPR's top-notch educational approach in its social facilities.
LSPR offers a learning environment that is conducive to students with disabilities, equipped with up-to-date facilities and teachers who have received specialized training. This allows students with disabilities to effectively compete in their professional pursuits.
The government intends to introduce a comparable model in 30 social centers across the country. The curriculum is in line with the ministry's policy that focuses on empowerment through social rehabilitation. In addition, LSPR provides skills training such as a hands-on kitchen and culinary laboratory to assist students in creating marketable goods.