Commemorating HDI 2021, "Abiseka" Center Holds Disability Creativity Contest

PEKANBARU (3 December 2021) - In commemoration of International Disability Day (HDI) 2021, the Ministry of Social Affairs through Social Rehabilitation Center "Abiseka" Pekanbaru together with the Association of Indonesian Persons with Disabilities (PPDI) Riau held a disability creativity competition and handed over assistance for Social Rehabilitation Assistance (ATENSI).

"We would like to thank Abiseka Pekanbaru, Awal Bros Hospital, Alfamart, and other parties who have played a role and collaborated with PPDI Riau in organizing disability creativity competitions and distributing accessibility aids through the ATENSI program for Abiseka Pekanbaru," said Tengku Zul Effendi, Head of Social Service of Riau Province in his speech.

Carrying the theme "Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities towards an inclusive, accessible and sustainable world order after COVID-19", the 2021 HDI commemoration was held in the Batobi Hall of the Riau Province Social Service and was enlivened by a disability creativity competition.

This disability creativity competition includes a singing competition for the blind as well as a coloring and collage competition for Special School (SLB) students throughout Pekanbaru City. In addition, students majoring in Psychology, Muhammadiyah Riau University, were also involved in motivating the contestants.

"As a special child from a big family, including me, was able to study until now from my father who is also a person with a disability. So we are equal and have the same rights and show that we in this room can do it," he said while sobbing.

"This activity can only be carried out this year because yesterday was hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. We should be grateful that finally the various creative activities of people with disabilities in Riau Province can be carried out and we appreciate the sharing of parties who have helped organize this activity," said the Chairman of PPDI Riau, Surpleymen.

The Head of Center, Ahmad Subarkah, who in this case was represented by Social Workers in his speech conveyed his pride in organizing a creativity competition for persons with disabilities with PPDI Riau and the Riau Province Social Office.

"This activity is certainly not just a ceremonial activity, but is a momentum for the involvement of various elements, including the central government, regional governments, disability organizations, and the business world in Riau Province to implement Law Number 8 of 2016," he said.