UNS — The Center for Disability Studies (PSD), Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta held a webinar on “Reproductive Health of Adolescents with Disabilities.” The event was held at Building A FKIP UNS and broadcasted through the Zoom Cloud Meeting application. The event was attended by the UNS academics members and the general public.
The event opened with a welcoming speech from Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, M.S., who shared information about cases experienced by adolescents with disabilities and the applicable Laws (regulations), programs related to health issues as well as the lives of adolescents with disabilities, and the expectation of cooperation between the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) and LPPM UNS.
There were four speakers presented at the event. They are Prof. Dr. Munawir Yusuf, M.Psi.; Prof. dr. Hadi Pratomo, MPH, Dr. PH.; Pdt. Dr. Yerusa Maria Agustini Hadiprijanto; and Puput Susanto, as well as Asep Sopari as the Moderator for the discussion. The first material was presented by Prof. Munawir, the Head of PSD LPPM UNS, with material entitled “Disability Studies and Policies in Indonesia: Diversity and Problems of Adolescents with Disabilities.” Starting his presentation, Dr. Munawir conveyed the rights of persons with disabilities that must be fulfilled. These rights include equality and non-discrimination rights, accessibility rights, the right to life, awareness-raising rights, and the right to be free from exploitation, violence, and harassment. According to him, to form an inclusive climate, these rights must be fulfilled.
The next material was presented by Prof. Hadi, a Professor at the University of Indonesia (UI), entitled “Disability and Issues of Reproductive and Sexual Health.” At the beginning of his material presentation, he explained the definition of disability. “People with disability are anyone who experiences physical, intellectual, mental, and/or sensory limitations for a long time in their interaction with the environment, thus can experience obstacles and difficulties to participate fully and effectively with other citizens on an equal rights basis,” he explained at the event that took place on Friday (21/4/2022).
Further, Prof. Hadi explained that program evaluations needed right now are related to accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. He also outlined guidelines to promote inclusion for persons with disabilities, including adolescents, planning, action, monitoring, and evaluation.
Dr. Yerusa, as the third speaker, discussed the topic “Disability Psychology.” In her explanation, she said that there were strategic steps in educating reproductive health by prioritizing interaction and dialogue, creating a safe and comfortable learning environment, and providing equal opportunities. Dr. Yerusa also describes the dissemination media available for this education purposes, such as videos, website applications, website-based screening, edugame, and the metaverse.
The last material was delivered by Puput Susanto a youth activist, who explained several points such as holistic interventions for adolescents with disabilities, various types of interventions, and social ecology. He also explained policies that should be implemented, such as anti-discrimination programs for adolescents with disabilities, providing equal opportunities, ensuring the availability of favorable inclusive infrastructure facilities, and fulfilling social welfare. After the presentation of the material, the event was followed by a discussion session. Humas UNS
Reporter: Zalfaa Azalia Pursita
Editor: Dwi Hastuti