Policy Development of Inclusion Village to Fulfill the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Widijantoro, Johanes and Antoro, B. Hengky Widhi and Hardjanti, Dewi Krisna (2019) Policy Development of Inclusion Village to Fulfill the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In: 4TH Working paper Human Rights Conference – Human Rights in Southeast Asia : THEORY MEETS PRACTICE, 13-15 October 2019, Jember, Jawa Timur.

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Abstract

Stigmatization towards persons with disabilities is so pervasive in society that it directly weakens their position. As a result, even though Indonesia has enacted Law No. 8 of 2016 concerning Persons with Disabilities, efforts to protect and fulfil the rights of persons with disabilities must always be encouraged. This study aims to examine one of the strategic steps to protect and fulfil the rights of persons with disabilities through the development of a Village Inclusion Policy. In addition to being able to accelerate the fulfilment of the rights of persons with disabilities, especially in rural areas, this policy is expected to accelerate the improvement of the welfare of persons with disabilities through increased accessibility and participation in rural development. The study begins by reviewing the implementation of regulations and policies related to the protection and fulfilment of the rights of persons with disabilities generally. It then analysis the possibility of further developing the Inclusion Village Policy, drawing upon a policy review, focus group discussion, and in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders. The results of this study illustrate the strategic value of this policy as well as the various factors that encourage and inhibit the fulfilment of the rights of persons with disabilities

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