The Urgency of Sign Language Training in Higher Education: A Reflective Analysis of Strengthening Inclusive Education Services at Universitas Sebelas Maret
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https://doi.org/10.20961/imscs.v3i1.1166Keywords:
Sign Language, Inclusive Education, Deaf Students, Higher Education, Disability ServicesAbstract
This article aims to reflect on the implementation of a sign language training program at Universitas Sebelas Maret as an effort to strengthen inclusive education services for deaf students. The program has been running for two years and involved various elements of the academic community, including lecturers, administrative staff, security personnel, and students, with a total of 160 participants. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach. The reflection results show that the sign language training not only improves the basic communication competence of academic community members but also fosters the development of a more inclusive and responsive campus culture toward the needs of students with disabilities. Sign language is considered essential to support accessibility and inclusivity for deaf students in higher education, assist in academic success, and provide reasonable accommodation in academic services and learning processes at Universitas Sebelas Maret.
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