The Directions and Policies ATENSI for Persons with Disabilities 2021

BOGOR (August 14, 2020) – The Ministry of Social Affairs through the Directorate of Social Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities carries out activities for the preparation and synchronization of the Social Rehabilitation Program for Persons with Disabilities for the 2021 Fiscal Year.

This activity is a response to the follow-up implementation of regulations as a derivative of Law Number 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities

In addition, it also responds to the new direction of social rehabilitation policies that prioritize the role of family, community and society as well as Social Welfare Institutions. This platform is called the Social Rehabilitation Assistance (ATENSI) for Persons with Disabilities.

Harry Hikmat, Director General of Social Rehabilitation, opened as well as provided direction for the activity which was held at Bigland Hotel Int'l & Convention Hall Bogor.

"I appreciate the Directorate of Social Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, for their quick response in following up on the direction of the Minister of Social Affairs at the budget coordination meeting last week in Bandung (10/8/20), to deepen the program proposals for 2021," said Harry.

Furthermore, the Director General of Social Rehabilitation deliver a paradigm shift services social rehabilitation that underlie the formation of ATENSI is to realize the social services that are integrated, to reach all citizens, a comprehensive system and standardized, and promote the role of families and communities, social service agencies are temporary (transient), as well as source professionalism-based human resources.

Policy reform and social rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities after the issuance of derivative regulations of Law Number 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities and the existence of a new platform for the Social Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities policy that prioritizes the synergistic role of families, communities, and Social Welfare Institutions in the implementation of social rehabilitation assistance (ATENSI ), as well as the revitalization of the UPT for disability, including the provision of accessibility to services at the Social Rehabilitation Center.

"Make sure we all work based on data and factual conditions as the basis for formulating programs and policies, so that what we do can really answer the needs that exist in today's society," said Harry.

The Director General of Social Rehabilitation also reminded the participants from UPT that the policies and programs that were drawn up should pay attention to the application of building designs and buildings that are accessible for people with disabilities, as well as the environmentally friendly concept of Go Green, said Harry.

Director of Social Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities Eva Rahmi Kasim said that the purpose of this activity was to synchronize the programs prepared by the UPT to comply with the implementation policy of Law Number 8 of 2016 as well as the platform new ATENSIfor Persons with Disabilities.

"We want to ensure that the programs that we have compiled for the 2021 Fiscal Year are in line with the new policy direction, namely ATENSI for Persons with Disabilities can improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities and their families in the community and build synergy between central and regional programs so that a more inclusive Indonesian society can be realized towards persons with disabilities. disability,” added Eva.

The activity was attended by 85 participants representing the Head of the Center for Persons with Disabilities throughout Indonesia, Planning Officers and Center Applicators, Planning Bureau, Inspectorate General, Program and Reporting Section, OHH Section of the Secretariat General and from the Directorate of Social Rehabilitatiln for Persons with Disabilities and continue to implement protocols for adapting new habits by conducting rapid tests., wear personal protective equipment, and maintain a safe distance.