AWAIRNESS RAISING EXPERIENCE IN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED REHABILITATION GROUP IN THE STUDENT COURSE WORK OF COMMUNITY LEARNING PROGRAMS

摘要

Unavailability of valid data and lack of identity cards causes PwDs to be unable to obtain services from in government programs. Health insurance programs, educational programs, vovational training program and economic empowerment programs are inaccessible to PwDs. This is what makes the welfare of persons with disability still in a state of apprehension. The Student Course Work of Community Learning Programs (Kuliah Kerja Nyata Program Pembelajaran Masyarakat/KKN-PPM) is expected to provide a model to address these issues by providing awareness raising activities in improving the capacity of village government and village communities through community organizations existing in their roles to improve the welfare of persons with disabilities. Method or concept of activities to be used to solve the problem is the first step will be done are: First, organizing community-based rehabilitation groups. Second, strengthening of community-based rehabilitation groups, by providing disability awareness training, introducing legislation related to the protection and fulfillment of the rights of persons with disabilities, Planning program of community-based rehabilitation groups to ensure persons with disabilities receive services in accordance with their needs. Third, Pilot Project of community-based rehabilitation groups by conducting activities: Data collection and assessment of the needs of PwDs in Baturetno Village; Economic empowerment of PwDs and their families. The strengthening of business groups of persons with disabilities is done through the provision of entrepreneurial knowledge and business management. So that with existing skills, PwDs can run their business; Strengthening is also provided on savings and loan activities through savings and loan management training. To support the acceleration of the run of community-based rehabilitation groups, it is necessary to provide assistances in the preparation of programs and activities. To become a program sustainability, future activities can use village budget, sub-district district budget funds with community-based rehabilitation support groups to ensure persons with disabilities get services according to their needs.