SDGs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 10: Reduced Inequalities

Familiarizing oneself with the facilities at UGM becomes an unforgettable experience for participants of the LPDP UGM 2024 Language Courses program. UGM provides equal opportunities for language courses participants, ensuring that they can immerse themselves in the campus atmosphere just like other UGM students. The Center for Language at the Faculty of Humanities (FIB) UGM plays a crucial role by organizing a campus orientation on February 19, 2024, aiming to maximize the utilization of available facilities. During this activity, participants are accompanied by staff and members of the academic community from the Center for Language at FIB UGM, making them more acquainted with the campus environment.

This orientation not only introduces common facilities but also focuses on mobility awareness on campus for students with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments and wheelchair users. In an effort to enhance accessibility, Dr. Safirotu Khoir, the librarian of UGM’s Central Library, also provides information about the library. The introduction involves distributing activation cards for book borrowing at UGM’s Central Library, which is integrated with the FIB UGM library. Participants not only explore the campus but also express enthusiasm in utilizing the book borrowing facilities and study spaces in the library.

The opportunity to become acquainted with UGM’s facilities through the LPDP Language Courses orientation not only provides practical insights but also boosts the participants’ enthusiasm for learning and exploration. With facilities open to everyone, UGM remains committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports the development of every individual, including LPDP Language Enrichment participants.

SDGs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 10: Reduced Inequalities

On Friday, February 16, 2024, Pusat Bahasa FIB UGM hosted a workshop aimed at improving services for individuals with disabilities, particularly focusing on the academic community within FIB UGM, with the goal of supporting language enrichment for LPDP participants. The event commenced with a welcome address from the Dean of FIB UGM, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, M.Si., and continued with a discussion session led by Mrs. Wuri Handayani, S.E., Ak., M.Si., M.A., Ph.D. The discussion featured UGM students with disabilities from various faculties as speakers.

Mrs. Wuri initiated the discussion by sharing insights into the ethical considerations of interacting with individuals with disabilities. Throughout the Q&A session, UGM students with disabilities, accompanied by the UGM Disability Care Community, actively engaged in the dialogue. The questions posed by participants in the workshop addressed various aspects, with a particular emphasis on strategies for creating greater inclusivity in classroom teaching and learning activities for students with disabilities.

It is expected that this workshop will lead to an improvement in the services provided by the academic community of FIB UGM to participants with disabilities in LPDP language enrichment, making them more effective and targeted. The workshop serves as a platform for mutual learning and the development of a deeper understanding of the needs and best practices necessary to foster inclusivity in the academic environment.