Jakarta – Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of the Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs brought a working visit to the center of disability in Cimahi and Bandung, West Java. This visit was to prepare excellent products with disabilities on December 3 on December 3 in the commemoration of International Disability Day (HDI). Advisor I Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) Ministry of Social Affairs Fatma Saifullah Yusuf on this occasion confirmed the commitment to market the work of disabilities on the national stage in a sustainable way. “So people can know that disability has works and has potential that cannot be underestimated. They need to get a forum and their abilities should be appreciated,” Fatma said in a written statement, Sunday (5/10/2025). Browse to continue with the content is said by Fatma when the dialogue with the beneficiaries of disabilities is in Griya Disabel Cimahi. In the midst of a sunny weather, it was seen that the craftsmen of disabilities were seen diligently and colored Batik, with sweat watering the forehead as a sign of perseverance. Although physically limited, its accuracy is the most important force in the production of works. During his visit, Fatma was accompanied by DWP into Agus Jabo’s adviser II who interacted directly with the craftsmen, even participated in the Batik cloth with Jegul, as well as surrendering help in the form of digital tablet devices. “The Ministry of Social Affairs has appreciated the work of our ASK sister with this Cimahi disabled Griya. If they have so far drawn it, they can learn to draw digital in the future so that more and more richer culture. I serve 2 tabs for the siblings, hopefully useful and useful,” Fatma said. The beneficiaries who are mostly deaf and physical disabilities seem happy and grateful to receive help that are expected to open new paths for their creativity. In addition to the witness of people with disabilities working, the group of the Ministry of Social Affairs DWP was also treated with a variety of typical batik -produced batiks, such as Mega Mendung, Kujang, Cassava Cyrendee, to Cimahi Curug. Derivative products such as tumples, notebooks, accessories and other crafts have also been manufactured and marketed by Difabel Griya over the past five years with thousands of products sold. The journey is to the official store of Puka, and Fatma meets several intellectual disabilities that produce contemporary nuances, such as key chains, hair ties, painting, Ronce and Makrame Goodie bags. Here, with the DWP ranks, Fatma also tried to paint with them on a paper box, contributing to the familiar and exciting atmosphere under the warm sun of the city of Cimahi. Ihsan, 26, one of the children of Lengkong, Bandung, and working in Puka, tells of his happiness to paint. “I’m happy here because I can paint with friends, Ihsan has always been happy to paint since the middle school so far,” he said. Ihsan’s work was even bought abroad by local tourists. While in the Batik Komar Workshop and Gallery known for the Shibotic style, a combination of Batik and Japanese Shibori technique, Fatma listened to the attention of the process of making batik merger, pressure techniques and seals, as well as to see the contribution of deaf sliders. The visit continued to the Art Therapy Center (ATC) of Widyatama University in the city of Bandung, who kept training for education and work skills with professional instructors for three years. ATC has graduated 200 people with disabilities who are now independent as creators, artists and entrepreneurs. Here, Fatma emphasizes the importance of inclusive education as access to everyone, including friends with disabilities. On that occasion, the musical performance of the ATC 2020 alumni, Raihan Maulana Firdaus, made the atmosphere of emotion. Some participants shed tears as they listened to the song offers for the mother. The DWP group of the Ministry of Social Affairs also visited the space tab, a space for graphic artists in providing a forum for neurodiven to express themselves. Tab Space has worked with various well -known brands as a step to expand the disability market. In addition, Fatma and his entourage also visited the private home of the physical disability of Faisal Rusdi, who painted with his mouth as a form of respect for disabilities artists who work endlessly, even in the midst of all kinds of restrictions. Through this series of visits, the DWP ministry of social affairs has confirmed full support for efforts to empower disabilities, hoping that their works can penetrate the broader market and get a decent appreciation. Also watch the video “DWP Ministry of Social Affairs about the importance of the role of the family for persons with disabilities” here: (PRF/EGA)
Before the HDI 2025, the DWP Ministry of Social Affairs visits the Center for Disability Work in Western Java
