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UI Prepares Accessible Facilities for Disabled UTBK Participants

From Tempo · (7m ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Universitas Indonesia (UI) has prepared various support facilities for disabled participants taking the computer-based written test (UTBK) for the national selection based on tests (SNBT).
  • For visually impaired participants, UI provides special rooms with screen reader software and assistance with Braille materials.
  • Other disabled participants will follow general test procedures but in accessible locations, with UI ensuring staff are trained to assist them.

Universitas Indonesia, a leading institution in Indonesia, demonstrates its commitment to inclusivity by providing comprehensive facilities for students with disabilities participating in the UTBK exam. As reported by Tempo, UI's proactive approach ensures that all students, regardless of their physical or sensory abilities, have an equal opportunity to showcase their academic potential.

Pusat UTBK UI selalu melakukan koordinasi dengan panitia SNPMB pusat untuk melangsungkan ujian UTBK untuk para disabilitas.

— Kenny LischerStating UI's coordination with the central committee to facilitate the exam for disabled participants.

The university's efforts, detailed by Kenny Lischer, Head of UI's New Student Admissions Office, include specialized equipment like screen readers for the visually impaired and accessible venues with features such as elevators and proximity to restrooms for students with mobility challenges. This level of preparation goes beyond mere compliance; it reflects a genuine understanding of the barriers faced by disabled students and a dedication to removing them.

Sebelum ujian dimulai para peserta tunanetra mendapat pengarahan khusus mengenai tata cara ujian mulai dari masuk ruang ujian hingga selesai.

— Kenny LischerExplaining the special briefing provided to visually impaired participants before the exam.

From an Indonesian perspective, UI's initiative is a significant step forward in higher education accessibility. It sets a benchmark for other institutions and underscores the national goal of creating a more inclusive society. The detailed planning, from providing Braille options to training proctors on interaction protocols, highlights a thoughtful and human-centered approach. This story is important locally because it directly impacts the educational pathways of many Indonesian youth, ensuring that disability does not become an insurmountable obstacle to achieving higher education.

Ujian selanjutnya ini dilakukan seperti sesi ujian pada umumnya, hanya saja UI memiliki kebijakan agar mereka dapat mengikuti ujian di tempat yang mudah dijangkau.

— Kenny LischerDescribing the general procedure for other disabled participants, emphasizing accessible locations.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.