Photo: Visit by the Indonesian National Commission on Disability and Gerkatin Bali Province, on Friday (5/12) at the Nata Widya Sabha Room, ISI Bali.
Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) welcomed a visit from the Indonesian National Commission on Disability (KND) and the Indonesian Movement for the Welfare of the Deaf (Gerkatin) Bali Province on Friday (5/12), at the Nata Widya Sabha Room. The delegation was received by the Vice Rector for Planning, Finance, and General Affairs, Dr. I Made Jodog, accompanied by senior ISI Bali officials.
The KND delegation was led by Commissioner Dr. Rachmita Maun Harahap, ST., M.Sn., and accompanied by KND Special Staff member Rafika Yanti, SKM. Also present were representatives from Gerkatin Bali, together with academic leaders at ISI Bali, including the Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service Dr. Ketut Garwa, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs and Cooperation, Faculty of Fine Art and Design Dr. Desi In Diana Sari, and several programme coordinators.
The discussion focused on strengthening the fulfilment of rights and access for students with disabilities in higher education. A key agenda item was the plan to establish a Disability Services Unit, which will serve as a centre for assistance, support services, and coordination of inclusive academic needs.
The session also explored strategies to improve inclusiveness, accessibility, and academic support systems at ISI Bali, in line with national policies and international principles of inclusive education.
Photo: Visit by the Indonesian National Commission on Disability and Gerkatin Bali Province, on Friday (5/12) at the Nata Widya Sabha Room, ISI BALI.
During the dialogue, a deaf student named Putu Wahyu Putra Sudianta shared his personal experience navigating academic challenges. Currently enrolled in the Master of Arts programme—after completing his undergraduate studies in Dance at ISI Bali—he emphasised that written assignments were the most demanding aspect of his learning journey, due to differences between deaf language structures and conventional academic writing.
Despite these challenges, Putu Wahyu has successfully adapted with the support of lecturers and fellow students. His testimony highlights the importance of accessible learning environments that empower students with disabilities both academically and artistically.
ISI Bali reaffirmed its commitment to continuously enhancing educational services and ensuring equal learning opportunities for all students. Through collaborative initiatives with national stakeholders, ISI Bali aims to develop a more inclusive, responsive, and welcoming campus environment.
This meeting marks an important milestone in ISI Bali’s ongoing journey towards fostering an inclusive campus that enables every student to grow, contribute, and excel.
(ISI Bali/Public Relations)
