Despite growing policy commitments, disability inclusion in Indonesia continues to face significant implementation challenges. Bridging the gap between regulation and practice remains a key priority for higher education institutions.

We recently delivered our first disability inclusion training workshop at Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya (UKWMS), attended by university leaders and staff and students. Together, we explored barriers to inclusion, the social model of disability, unconscious bias, and practical interventions to create more accessible and inclusive university environments.

The workshop sparked important conversations about moving beyond compliance towards meaningful inclusion for disabled students and staff.

Interested in our training materials? We are making these resources freely available to support disability inclusion across higher education and beyond. Available materials include:

Presentation slides:

Day 1: Disability inclusion for university leaders and staff (English and Indonesian)

Day 2: Building an inclusive campus for all (English and Indonesian)

BOND framework: (English and Indonesian)

SAHABAT-ID toolkit:

From Barriers to Belonging – Framework for Disability Inclusion in Indonesian Higher Education