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    "data": {
        "id": 1726923,
        "msgid": "access-to-education-for-children-with-special-needs-still-requires-concrete-support-1778244793",
        "date": "2026-05-08 19:10:40",
        "title": "Access to Education for Children with Special Needs Still Requires Concrete Support",
        "author": "Intan Pratiwi",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesian DPR member Rajiv has distributed 50 Indonesia Pintar Programme (PIP) scholarships to students at SLB ABC YPLAB in Lembang, West Bandung Regency, highlighting the ongoing need for broader support in education for children with special needs, including financial aid and learning facilities. During the event, he engaged with students, teachers, and parents, praising their dedication and committing to provide five wheelchairs to enhance school accessibility. Rajiv emphasised that inclusive education demands not just policies but tangible state interventions to ensure equal opportunities for all children.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, WEST BANDUNG \u2013 Access to education for children with\nspecial needs is still considered to require broader support, ranging\nfrom educational assistance to supporting learning facilities. This was\nhighlighted when Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) member\nRajiv distributed 50 Indonesia Pintar Programme (PIP) scholarships for\nstudents at SLB ABC YPLAB in Lembang, West Bandung Regency, on Friday\n(8\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Rajiv stated that education must be accessible to all children\nwithout exception, including those with special needs who require\ngreater attention and support in the learning process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEducation is not just the right of a select few children, but the\nright of all the nation\u2019s children. This assistance is hoped to\nalleviate educational needs while boosting the learning motivation of\nchildren with special needs,\u201d said Rajiv.<\/p>\n<p>During the event, Rajiv also held discussions with students,\nteachers, and parents. He assessed that the learning enthusiasm of the\nchildren at the special needs school illustrates the importance of\ninclusive education that provides equal growth opportunities for all\nchildren.<\/p>\n<p>The NasDem Party politician from the West Java II electoral district\nalso appreciated the role of parents and teachers in accompanying\nchildren with special needs. According to him, the education process\ndoes not only depend on the school but also on consistent family\nsupport.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo the parents of the students, you are great parents who continue\nto accompany, strengthen, and fight for the future of your children with\nfull love and sincerity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the PIP assistance, Rajiv also responded to the\nschool\u2019s facility needs in the form of wheelchairs. He stated that he is\nready to help procure five wheelchairs to support students\u2019 learning\nactivities.<\/p>\n<p>According to Rajiv, the state\u2019s presence in inclusive education is\nnot sufficient through policies alone, but also through concrete support\nso that children with special needs can learn in a safe, comfortable,\nand equal environment.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/access-to-education-for-children-with-special-needs-still-requires-concrete-support-1778244793",
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