Lively Celebration of HDI in 2021, People with Disabilities Tell Stories and Create

BENGKULU (December 7, 2021) — The Ministry of Social Affairs through Social Rehabilitation Center "Dharma Guna" Bengkulu held a commemoration of the International Disability Day (HDI) 2021 at "Dharma Guna" Courtyard.

The HDI commemoration every December 3 is momentum to always remind that persons with disabilities exist in society, have the same rights and can be empowered and embraced to participate in the country's development.

This year, the Social Rehabilitation Center of Dharma Guna Bengkulu held a simple but very meaningful HDI commemoration. Persons with Disabilities are welcome to express their talents through mime, singing, dancing, playing music, reading poetry, and performing solo silat as well as playing the traditional musical instrument dol and fashion shows.

Also present at the activity were the Secretary of the Bengkulu Province Social Service, the Director of the RSKJ Sopertapto Bengkulu, the Head of the Selebar Police, the Head of the Bengkulu Province PSTW, the Selebar Subdistrict Representative, and Social Welfare Institutions for Persons with Disabilities such as Gerkatin, Genik, LKS Amal Mulya, Inclusive Community Partners and Special Schools in Bengkulu City and Social Rehabilitation Companions in Bengkulu.

Dardi as the Head of the Bengkulu "Dharma Guna" Center in his speech hoped that this HDI Warning could be a reminder that we must always embrace Persons with Disabilities to have the confidence to show their potential.

"The Indonesian government also through Presidential Decree No. 68 of 2021 has established the National Commission for Disabilities, this is proof of increasing attention to Persons with Disabilities," he added.

At this HDI Commemoration, the Bengkulu "Dharma Guna" Center and LKS PD Bengkulu City also opened an exhibition stand for the work of people with disabilities such as Kalamansi syrup, various snacks, accessories, handicrafts, and many others.

Unlike the previous year, in this activity, Dharma Guna Center gave an Award to Persons with Disabilities with Achievements in Bengkulu City which had previously been assessed by the committee. The criteria have been to receive awards in the fields of sports, arts, martial arts, and others as evidenced by certificates or other documents.