JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) emphasized the government's attention to the welfare of persons with disabilities. He also said that the government had taken a number of steps to provide them with opportunities and acceleration.

In his social media account, Jokowi said that Indonesia already has a National Commission for Disabilities. In addition, the government has also issued a number of Government Regulations and Presidential Regulations.

In his upload on the Instagram account, the President also includes an illustration describing people with disabilities continuing to work and excel, with President Jokowi's figure among them.

In the upload, the President wishes people with disabilities a happy International Day of Persons with disabilities.

"Indonesia already has a National Commission for Disabilities, as well as issuing a number of Government Regulations and Presidential Regulations that contain the spirit to continue to improve the welfare of opportunities and accessibility for persons with disabilities," said the President on his Instagram account @jokowi, Saturday, December 3.

The President also conveyed that advanced development is development that involves, considers and also provides access for all people without exception.

International Persons with Disabilities Day or International Day of Disability is an international memorial sponsored by the United Nations since 1992 and is celebrated every December 3.

This warning aims to develop public insight into the problems that occur related to the lives of persons with disabilities and provide support to improve the dignity, rights, and welfare of persons with disabilities.


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