Aiza Nabilla Arifputri, Sarah Derma Ekaputri, Amanda Bunga Gracia, Martha Tri Lestari, Rifqi Abdul Aziz, Elfryda Amelia Dhamayanti, Nandita Alya Putra, Komang Sadhu Mahaputra, Malika Calista

Building A Sub-Website: Facilitating Accessibility For Inclusive Higher Education Disability-Friendly Universities In Indonesia

Introduction

Building a sub-website: facilitating accessibility for inclusive higher education disability-friendly universities in indonesia. Access disability-friendly universities in Indonesia. New sub-website provides comprehensive info & a research hub for students with disabilities seeking inclusive higher education nationwide.

Abstract

The Community Service Program (CSM) aims to facilitate information access for students with disabilities aspiring to pursue higher education. In collaboration with internal partners from PUTI and international partners from Lancaster University, the program is developing a sub-website within Telkom University's platform as a Data Integration Hub for disability-friendly universities across Indonesia. This sub-website will serve as a central access point for comprehensive information on universities that support the needs of students with disabilities nationwide. Additionally, it will act as a research hub for disability inclusion studies. By updating the main website https://telkomuniversity.ac.id and introducing a sub-domain, the initiative seeks to make it easier for students with disabilities and their parents/guardians to access information about disability-friendly universities in Indonesia, both public and private. Currently, the working version of the website is hosted on the domain https://ideahub-snowy.vercel.app, pending security approval from the internal PUTI (Information Technology Centre). Disability-friendly universities are institutions that accommodate students with various types of disabilities across their faculties and programs nationwide. Through this development, the program aims to provide more accessible and inclusive information for individuals with disabilities, while also raising awareness about the importance of disability inclusion in educational environments.

Review

The proposed project, "Building A Sub-Website: Facilitating Accessibility For Inclusive Higher Education Disability-Friendly Universities In Indonesia," addresses a critically important and often overlooked area within the context of higher education accessibility. This initiative by the Community Service Program (CSM) at Telkom University, in collaboration with Lancaster University, is highly commendable. The stated aim to facilitate information access for students with disabilities (SWDs) aspiring to higher education is both timely and essential, directly aligning with global efforts towards inclusive education and the Sustainable Development Goals. By creating a centralized resource, the project has the potential to significantly bridge existing information gaps and empower SWDs and their families in their educational journeys. The methodology centers on developing a sub-website within Telkom University's existing platform, envisioned as a "Data Integration Hub" for disability-friendly universities across Indonesia. This dual function as a central access point for comprehensive university information and a "research hub for disability inclusion studies" is particularly innovative and promises to offer multifaceted benefits. The broad scope, encompassing both public and private institutions nationwide, ensures a comprehensive resource. The abstract also highlights the crucial internal (PUTI) and international (Lancaster University) partnerships, suggesting a robust and well-supported development process. The current progress, with a working version available and awaiting security approval, indicates tangible advancement towards achieving the project's objectives. While the abstract clearly outlines the project's goals and scope, future iterations of reporting could benefit from elaborating on the specific criteria used to define "disability-friendly universities" and the methodology for data collection and validation to ensure the information's reliability and currency. Furthermore, a discussion on the sub-website's inherent accessibility features (e.g., WCAG compliance, screen reader compatibility) and plans for user testing with SWDs would strengthen the project's commitment to accessibility at its core. Nevertheless, this initiative stands as a significant step towards creating a more equitable and inclusive higher education landscape in Indonesia, offering a valuable model for other regions striving for similar advancements. Its potential to raise awareness and foster a culture of inclusion is considerable.

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