Education For All: Local Government Accountability in Improving The Accessibility of Education For People With Disabilities in Banyumas Regency

Abstract

This research discusses the accessibility of education for people with disabilities in Banyumas Regency, The purpose of the study is to analyze the accountability of local governments in providing suggestions and infrastructure for education for all, including people with disabilities. Based on data from the Banyumas Regency Education Office in 2022/2023, it is stated that there are 2,499 adults with disabilities and around 432 children with disabilities. Data shows that there is a school-age population with special needs that does not have or lacks access to adequate educational facilities for children with disabilities, in addition to the problem of inclusive schools that do not receive attention. On the other hand, the issue of education for people with disabilities is also faced with the development of a lack of curriculum. The research method uses qualitative descriptions, with data collection using in-depth interviews and Focus Group discussions, The results of the study show that local governments, especially the education office, do not pay attention to access to education for people with disabilities, but as a form of responsibility, in 2023 they will only open schools for people with disabilities by paying attention to various community demands. In addition, it was also found that the development of education for people with disabilities lacked support for the development of human resources, teachers, and curricula that were not in favor of people with disabilities.