ICT competence and Self-Efficacy of The disabled in Indonesia

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  • Amri Dunan, Bambang Mudjiyanto

Abstract

Disability welfare could be improved with the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The Government of Indonesia seeks to improve ICT disability competencies with the implementation of the ICT Jamboree. ICT competency enhancement is expected to increase the disabled self-efficacy in entering the workforce. This study aims to identify the impact of increasing ICT competencies on disability self-efficacy in daily life. Qualitative approach with interviews and Focus Group Discussions were carried out for data collection in this research. Interviews were carried out among 100 people with disabilities those who are deaf, blind, and physical disabilities who had participated in the ICT Jamboree. The selected informants came from five major cities in Indonesia, namely Palembang, South Sumatra Province, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta Province, Balikpapan City, East Kalimantan Province, Manado City, North Sulawesi Province and Jayapura City, Papua Province. The FGD was also carried out with experts and people with the disabled who work with the government institutions or the entrepreuners. The results of the study found that increasing ICT competence can increase disability self-efficacy. Most disabled claim to be more confident in using Microsoft Office application and interacting socially with non-disabled people through social media. Likewise, one of the keys to success in enhancing ICT competence and self-efficacy is the role of the disability community, teachers, and parents.

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2020-05-18

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