Opportunities for employment for people with disabilities continue to\nshow positive developments. This is driven by the role of the\ngovernment, strengthened regulations, and increasing public awareness of\nthe importance of inclusivity.<\/p>\n
Jakarta (ANTARA) - That morning, a soft brush applied red colour to\nthe cheeks of a child nicknamed Kiki. Her face grew even brighter as she\nsang from her lips, preparing to perform with full enthusiasm.<\/p>\n
Her hands, resting on her wheelchair, tapped gently to the rhythm.\nBalinese traditional attire fitted perfectly on her small body.<\/p>\n
Her smile never faded, as if the stage was the most comfortable place\nfor her.<\/p>\n
Kiki was not new to singing. Since kindergarten, she had been trained\nby her teachers at school. For her, singing is not just an activity, but\na source of happiness.<\/p>\n
\u201cI like singing because it makes me happy,\u201d she said briefly with a\nmeaningful smile.<\/p>\n
Her interest in the world of singing has even led her to participate\nin various competitions. Two years ago, she won third place in an event\nat the DKI Jakarta level.<\/p>\n
Her aspiration is simple yet grand: to become a singer. Innocently,\nshe takes singers like Mahalini as her inspiration.<\/p>\n
Off stage, Kiki is a cheerful child. She enjoys IPAS lessons and\nbreak times with her friends.<\/p>\n
Not only singing, she is also interested in the world of fashion\nmodelling. For her, performing in public is not something scary, but an\nopportunity to express herself.<\/p>\n
Kiki has grown into a confident child, especially thanks to the\nguidance at the Special School (SLB) of the Yayasan Pembinaan Anak Cacat\n(YPAC) in South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
The role of this SLB in nurturing students\u2019 mentality is also\nacknowledged by Yanto, the parent of Ella, a sixth-grade student. Yanto\nsees a significant change in his child since joining the Special School\n(SLB) of the Yayasan Pembinaan Anak Cacat (YPAC).<\/p>\n
According to him, talent show activities like this are not just\nroutine events, but important means to build children\u2019s courage.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis becomes motivation for the child to be brave, confident, and\nperform in public,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His family had just moved from Solo. He stated that the decision to\nschool his child at YPAC was the right choice, especially because the\nfacilities and guidance are considered more complete.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s more complete here. Because we also moved, so we looked for one\nthat suits,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ella herself has various interests, from painting, reading, to sports\nlike watching football and badminton.<\/p>\n
In lessons, she likes English. Her aspiration is no less noble: to\nbecome a teacher.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/the-spirit-of-little-kartinis-from-ypac-1777013678", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }