Access to skills and markets is one of the factors that can expand\neconomic opportunities for people with disabilities. This is achieved\nthrough skills training followed by product development and introducing\nthe work to the market.<\/p>\n
One such empowerment activity took place through the Harmoni Karya\nInklusif programme at Taman Cimanuk Adiarsa, Karawang Regency, from 21\nto 23 August 2026. The programme, organised by PT Jaminan Kredit\nIndonesia (Persero) or Jamkrindo, included batik-making and sewing\ntraining, as well as an exhibition and competition of works by people\nwith disabilities.<\/p>\n
The batik training was attended by 20 participants with disabilities,\nwith material on developing motifs distinctive to Karawang. The activity\nwas then followed by business matching between the batik and sewing\ntraining participants to develop the fabric produced into ready-to-use\nproducts.<\/p>\n
Jamkrindo Corporate Secretary Akhmad Albaasithu said that the\nempowerment of people with disabilities should be viewed in terms of\naccess to opportunities to develop, create and obtain economic\nopportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to ensure that every individual has the opportunity to\ndevelop and provide value. Through Harmoni Karya Inklusif, we want to\nencourage people with disabilities to be more confident in developing\ntheir potential, while opening up opportunities so that their work can\nhave economic value,\u201d said Akhmad in a press release on Sunday\n(6\/9\/2026).<\/p>\n
Through business matching, fabric produced from the batik and sewing\ntraining can be developed into clothing, bags, accessories and other\ncreative products. The scheme brings together participants\u2019 skills with\nthe product development process, opening up the possibility of forming a\nbusiness value chain involving people with disabilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to build an ecosystem that allows skills to develop into\nproductive activities. Therefore, we brought together batik and sewing\ntraining participants through business matching so that the fabric\nproduced can be developed into ready-to-use products,\u201d Akhmad\ncontinued.<\/p>\n
According to Akhmad, the sustainability of empowerment is one aspect\nthat needs attention after the training is completed. Product\ndevelopment and introducing the work to the market are considered\ncapable of providing space for participants to continue the skills they\nhave acquired into productive activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want the empowerment programme not to stop when the training\nends. There is a follow-up process in the form of collaboration, product\ndevelopment and introducing the work to the market,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The series of activities also included an exhibition and competition\nof works by people with disabilities, featuring a fashion show, display\nof works, judging, artistic performances, and the presentation of awards\nto participants. The exhibition served as a space to introduce the works\nto the public, government, business community, communities and potential\nmarketing partners.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this exhibition and appreciation, we hope that more parties\nwill see that the work of people with disabilities has quality and\npotential to be developed. Inclusivity will become more meaningful when\nthe public, government, business community and communities can together\nopen access and create opportunities,\u201d said Akhmad.<\/p>\n
Developing skills through to market access is an important challenge\nin empowering people with disabilities. A model that connects training,\nproduct development and marketing can expand opportunities so that the\nskills acquired do not stop at training activities, but develop into\nsustainable economic activities.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jamkrindo-builds-economic-independence-for-people-with-disabilities-1788706295", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }