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Society 4 months ago
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In tight labor market, disabled persons call for fair chance at jobs
While a law has mandated private and public firms to allocate up to 2 percent of their positions for people with disabilities, weak oversight on the provision's implementation and lingering stigma put disabled people at a disadvantage while looking for jobs.
Community 1 year ago
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Coffee from the heart: People with Down's syndrome work as baristas
Despite a law mandating employers to recruit 1 percent of their workforce from people with disabilities, only 700 disabled people entered the workforce in 2023 from a pool of some 28 million disabled people. There are, however, some establishments that manage to hire disabled people and make some accommodation to allow them be a productive part of society.
Presidential Race 2 years ago
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Presidential candidates eye votes from vulnerable communities
Presidential candidates Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo spent the third week of campaigning by reaching out to vulnerable groups, such as disabled people and laborers, as well as small-scale farmers and fishermen, while their rival camp visited interfaith communities.
Lifestyle 3 years ago
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Inclusivity: Indonesian MSMEs strive to empower the disabled
Inclusivity has been a long-discussed issue, but its implementation remains on a minuscule scale. Many MSMEs try to enhance their social impact by making some strides toward inclusivity and they are making it their core business value.
National 5 years ago
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Jokowi seeks to improve accessibility, equality for people with disabilities
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has renewed his support for people with disabilities, hoping to improve accessibility and provide equality and more fair chances, in a speech that marked the commemoration of the International Day of Disability.
Art & Culture 5 years ago
InklusiFest 2020: Raising disability awareness via interactive learning and fun
Inclusiveness, interaction, inspiration are just some of the "ins" of the inaugural InklusiFest 2020, which draws together participants living with and without disabilities in virtual events aimed to share and learn – and a chance at breaking a national record together.
