The Analysis of Issues and Needs of Special Education Accessibility Services Toward Students with Disabilities at Universitas Sebelas Maret

摘要

The objectives of this research are to 1) describe the problems of accessibility of special education services for students with disabilities, 2) describe the accessibility needs of special education services for students with disabilities, and 3) give recommendations on the accessibility needs of special education for students with disabilities at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS). This research used a combination method. Based on the finding of the result it can be concluded that (1) the average problem of accessibility of special education services at UNS Surakarta is approximately 52% (2) the need of accessibility for special education services for students with disabilities in UNS consisting of: (a) new student admissions, the needs of assistance, detail information, comprehensive socialization in high school, accessible online file filling, access and supporting facilities; (b) Academic services, the needs of assistance, clear task information, accessible learning resources, improvement of services from study centers and disability services to improve lecturer performance, concern and care from university; (c) administrative services, the needs of assistance, disability-friendly services, complete information, accessible online services; (d) student services, the needs of assistance, disability-friendly student activities, and a campaign for all campus audiences regarding disability; and (e) facilities and infrastructure, the need to improve facilities; (3) to overcome the issues of accessibility of special education services in UNS, it is suggested that needs to improve the performance of disability study centers and services; providing appropriate assistants; building and renovating accessible facilities.