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Following up on Information from Commission VIII of DPR, MoSA Hands over Hearing Aids for PwD from Rokan Hulu

  • Following up on Information from Commission VIII of DPR, MoSA Hands over Hearing Aids for PwD from Rokan Hulu
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Writer :
Humas Balai Rumbai Pekanbaru
Editor :
Annisa YH
Translator :
Karlina Irsalyana

PEKANBARU (22 September 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs through the Social Rehabilitation Center "Rumbai" in Pekanbaru conducted an assessment and followed up on information from a member of Commission VIII DPR RI, Achmad, regarding the persons with hearing disabilities in Rokan Hulu Regency who need hearing aids.

 

Based on the results of the assessment and coordination with the Social Office and Social Work Service Unit of Rokan Hulu Regency, it was found that Abiyan Faezya (8) needed a hearing aid because the device he had used for the past 2 years was damaged and could not be repaired, while Ferry Irawan (19) had never done a hearing aid inspection due to lack of cost.

 

"Rumbai" Center together with Social Rehabilitation assistants brought Abiyan and Ferry to undergo an examination at the Indonesian Hearing Aid Center (ABDI) Pekanbaru Branch. It is known that the results of Abiyan's Brain Evoked Response Auditory (BERA) examination reached 103.75 decibels and was included in the very heavy category, while Ferry, reached 99 decibels in the heavy category.

 

Previously, the social worker from the social rehabilitation center had carried out an initial assessment by contacting parents to identify the type of hearing aid Abiyan needed so far and looking at the medical records from Awal Bros Hospital. Unlike Abiyan, Ferry Irawan has never received any medical treatment due to limited funds. Ferry was born normal, but at the age of 2, he experienced a high fever, which caused damage to the ear nerves and damaged hearing.

 

Head of Rumbai Center, Ahmad Subarkah said that he would try to facilitate and help provide hearing aids following the results of social worker assessments, children's medical records, and examinations later. In addition, the Head of the Center said, “Parents can do regular monitoring of hearing aids that have been provided through the ATENSI component service in the form of accessibility. The role of parents is very important in supporting and growing children's self-confidence and mental development so that they can realize a better future,” said Ahmad Subarkah.

 

Currently, Abiyan and Ferry have received residential services at "Rumbai" Center of Pekanbaru. Ahmad Subarkah also motivated Abiyan and Ferry "we must have the intention to succeed, never feel inferior to the shortcomings we have, it must be used as motivation because success does not only belong to the rich but belongs to all of us, the important thing is to have a strong desire, optimistic, hard work and success will surely await.” He also hopes that Abiyan and Ferry can do activities like other children.

Abiyan's parents were moved and expressed their gratitude to the Pekanbaru "Rumbai" Center, "Thank God, now my son can hear again, I am very grateful to you, I used to buy hearing aids by selling the garden because I was just a casual worker after the device was broken I couldn't afford to buy it back, this hearing aid was needed by my child to go to school, I was very touched when I saw my son's smile when he could hear again, thank you very much again, sir," she said.

Meanwhile, Jhoni Kasa as the Pekanbaru branch ABDI counselor conveyed to the family and assistants from the Center that this hearing aid can be used for life as long as it is always maintained and cared for. Jhoni also explained that the rubber mold in the ear is printed according to the size of the child's ear to make it fitter, routine checks must be carried out once a month. ABDI facilitates the periodic routine control for a lifetime free of charge and is valid at ABDI facilities throughout Indonesia.

We would like to thank the Ministry of Social Affairs through the Rumbai Center, hopefully, this collaboration can continue to be well established.

After examining and delivering hearing aids, “Rumbai” Children’s Center also assisted in the form of nutrition and school supplies as well as providing assistance and education on the use of hearing aids to children and their families.
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