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    "data": {
        "id": 1878326,
        "msgid": "when-sign-language-becomes-a-bridge-to-earning-a-degree-1784854274",
        "date": "2026-07-24 07:00:00",
        "title": "When Sign Language Becomes a Bridge to Earning a Degree",
        "author": "Edwin Dwi Putranto",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "A student at Universitas Sebelas Maret in Solo has successfully presented her thesis with the aid of sign language interpreters, highlighting the university's commitment to inclusive education. The assistance was provided through the campus's Disability Volunteer Forum, which ensures students with disabilities receive equal academic opportunities. The initiative demonstrates how removing communication barriers can allow all students to demonstrate their capabilities in higher education.",
        "content": "<p>A smile and sign language accompanied Rizka as she entered the thesis\nexamination room at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Sebelas Maret\n(UNS) in Solo. Beside her, a volunteer sign language interpreter helped\ntranslate every conversation during the academic process. The assistance\nis part of the services provided by the UNS Disability Volunteer Forum\n(Fordis), established to ensure students with disabilities have the\nopportunity to learn and complete their higher education in an inclusive\ncampus environment. UNS, through Fordis, provides various forms of\nsupport for students with disabilities, including sign language\ninterpretation services during lectures and academic examinations. The\nsupport is intended to create equal space for students with disabilities\nto demonstrate their academic abilities without being hindered by\ncommunication barriers.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/when-sign-language-becomes-a-bridge-to-earning-a-degree-1784854274",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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