Fully Supported by East Java Social Services, UNESA's Sheltered Workshop Program Creates Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Unesa.ac.id, SURABAYA—An innovative program to enhance social inclusion and job opportunities for individuals with disabilities, called the 'Sheltered Workshop and Disability Training Center,' launched by the Directorate of Disabilities at Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), has been well received by the East Java Provincial Social Services.
This was conveyed by the Head of the East Java Provincial Social Services, Dra. Restu Novi Widiani, MM., during the presentation of the Sheltered Workshop program by the Directorate of Disabilities at UNESA at the East Java Social Services Office on Friday, October 20, 2023.
Dr. Wagino, M.Pd., Director of Disabilities at UNESA, stated that this Sheltered Workshop aims to provide skill training, employment, and potential development for individuals with disabilities in a supportive environment.
The program has received full support from the East Java Provincial Social Services, which is committed to improving the welfare and social inclusion of people with disabilities in the region. The lecturer from the Faculty of Education added that the Sheltered Workshop is essential to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to actively participate in economic and social activities.
"We strive to create a disability-friendly environment and help them develop the necessary skills to be independent in daily life," he said. The program involves various types of disabilities, including visual impairments, hearing impairments, and individuals with developmental disorders. They will be provided with skill training that matches their interests and potential.
Additionally, the program will offer participants the opportunity to engage in various community projects that will benefit the East Java community. The Head of East Java Social Services expressed her commitment to supporting the Sheltered Workshop program and hopes that this will be the first step towards increasing social inclusion for people with disabilities throughout the province.
"We are very proud of this initiative, and we will provide full support to ensure the success of the Sheltered Workshop program. This is a positive step towards a more inclusive and equitable society for all its citizens," said Restu Novi Widiani.
The Sheltered Workshop program is expected to become a model that can be adopted by other regions in Indonesia. With this collaborative effort, it is hoped that a more inclusive society can be realized, where individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to develop and contribute to social and economic development.
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Author: Tim Direktorat Disabilitas/Angel Millehelena
Editor: @zam Alasiah
Photo: Documentation Team of Directorate of Disabilities
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