Implementing an Inclusive Campus, UYM Inaugurates Disability Services Unit

Universitas Yatsi Madani (UYM) has inaugurated its Disability Services Unit (ULD) to strengthen accessible and equitable educational services for members of the academic community with disabilities. The strengthening of the ULD received support from the 2026 Programme for the Formation and Strengthening of Disability Services Units in Higher Education, organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek).

The inauguration of the ULD was held in Tangerang on 16 September 2026, under the theme “Enhancing Service Excellence for the Academic Community to Realise an Inclusive and Disability-Friendly Campus”. The event was attended by approximately 119 lecturers and staff members of UYM.

The Director of the Yayasan Difabel Mandiri Indonesia, Mohamad Syakur, was also present at the event, providing perspectives on the importance of an educational environment capable of reducing barriers and providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The ULD strengthening programme at UYM is part of the 2026 Programme for the Formation and Strengthening of Disability Services Units in Higher Education organised by Kemdiktisaintek. This programme is aimed at assisting universities in developing service systems for students and academic staff with disabilities.

The implementation of the programme at UYM is led by Bayu Imanuddin. The strengthening of the ULD is directed towards building more targeted services that align with the needs of the academic community with disabilities.

The Rector of Universitas Yatsi Madani, Ikhsan Kamil, stated that the existence of the ULD is a step towards strengthening equal opportunities for all members of the academic community. “The spirit of service excellence does not end with the inauguration of the ULD, but must be applied in both academic and non-academic services within the campus environment,” he said on Thursday (24/9/2026).

The ULD will serve as a coordination and service space to support the development of academic and non-academic services that are more accessible to persons with disabilities. These services include needs identification, the provision of support, and the development of a safe and equitable learning and working environment.

Strengthening services is not solely related to facilities and infrastructure. UYM emphasises that attitude, communication, care, and understanding of the needs of persons with disabilities are integral parts of the effort to build an inclusive campus culture.

UYM is also establishing synergy with the Yayasan Difabel Mandiri Indonesia to strengthen the understanding of the needs of persons with disabilities. This collaboration is expected to support the development of services that are appropriate to field conditions.

Through the ULD, UYM has stated that it will develop disability services sustainably while encouraging the involvement of the academic community in creating an equitable and accessible educational environment.