Disabled students

Disabled students

From Republika

In reply to Yendi Sufyandi's letter to Republika of Aug. 13
(published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 15) on "Gadjah Mada
University discriminates against the disabled", we would like to
give the following response:

1. We thank Mr. Yendi Sufyandi for his attention in particular
to the subject of student admissions.

2. The requirements concerning disabilities for the admission
of new students are not only applied at Gadjah Mada University
but also at 40 other state, higher institutes of education in
Indonesia.

3. In applying the requirements we always look into each
individual case and endeavor to find the best solution for all
parties.

4. We have quite a few disabled students and graduates.

5. Mr. Yendi Sufyandi, now following a PhD program at Gadjah
Mada University, is hereby invited to inquire with the program
director of Post-Graduate Studies in case he needs further
explanation.

SOEGIANTO SOEMARDJO

Academic Administration Chief

Gadjah Mada University