Source: Untar Public Relations
The National Commission on Disability (KND) conducted a disability services assessment at Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar), Jakarta, on Thursday (25/06/2026). The activity followed up on the cooperation agreement between KND and the Tarumanagara Foundation, signed in April 2026, to strengthen services and promote the fulfillment of the rights of persons with disabilities within higher education.
Untar continues to foster an inclusive educational environment. In addition to establishing a Disability Services Unit (ULD), the university has provided various accessibility facilities for persons with disabilities, including ramps, wheelchair-accessible elevators, and other supporting infrastructure that facilitates mobility and academic activities. This commitment became one of the key focuses of KND’s visit and assessment.
The visit formed part of efforts to strengthen the implementation of an inclusive campus through mapping existing needs and evaluating services available for persons with disabilities. The assessment covered several facilities that support disability services, including the Faculty of Medicine (FK) of Untar and Untar’s Disability Services Unit.
Through the site visits, KND gained a comprehensive overview of the initiatives undertaken by Untar to enhance accessibility and services for persons with disabilities.
Participants attending the presentation session during the disability services assessment registration // Doc: Untar Public Relations
Chairperson of KND, Dr. Dante Rigmalia, M.Pd., stated that higher education institutions play a vital role in ensuring equal access to education for all students, including persons with disabilities. According to her, the measures implemented by Untar demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a more inclusive learning environment.
The visit continued with inspections of the Faculty of Medicine and Untar’s Disability Services Unit to observe the accessibility facilities available for persons with disabilities.
In addition to the site visits, participants attended a presentation on strengthening the disability database as part of efforts to develop more measurable and sustainable services.
During the event, Head of the Disability Health Working Team at the Directorate of Healthcare Services for Vulnerable Groups, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Dhito Pemi Aprianto, S.Kep., M.K.M., presented the implementation of a digital-based disability assessment. The database update is intended to support evidence-based policymaking and the development of services that better address the needs of persons with disabilities.
Untar Rector, Prof. Dr. Amad Sudiro, S.H., M.H., M.Kn., M.M., stated that strengthening disability services is part of the university’s commitment to creating an academic environment that is accessible to all members of the academic community. He emphasized that collaboration among universities, government agencies, and various stakeholders is essential to building an inclusive educational ecosystem.
Support for the development of disability services was also expressed by the Tarumanagara Foundation. Representing the Chair of the Foundation Board, Vice Treasurer Dr. Claudia Gita Hapsari, S.E., M.M., reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and services for persons with disabilities.
On the occasion, Untar also announced the appointment of Dr. Meiske Yunithree Suparman, M.Psi., as Head of Untar’s Disability Services Unit, where she will coordinate services and assistance for persons with disabilities across the university.
The event was also attended by representatives from the West Jakarta Health Office, the Jakarta Education Office and West Jakarta Education Sub-Office, the West Jakarta Social Affairs Office, the Population and Civil Registration Office (Dukcapil), and Universitas Teknologi Bandung, which is developing the assessment information system. Representatives from the Indonesian Society of Otorhinolaryngologists–Head and Neck Surgeons (PERHATI) Jaya, the Indonesian Parents Association of Children with Disabilities (Portadin), and the Down Syndrome Care Foundation of Indonesia (Yapesdi) were also present.
The program reflects Untar’s ongoing commitment to strengthening disability services while creating a more inclusive and accessible campus environment. (VC/YS)