Disability-Friendly Facilities Make Everyone Happy!

UGM Library and Archives provide disability-friendly facilities to promote inclusion and reduce inequality

Yogyakarta, June 21, 2024 - As a significant step towards enhancing inclusivity and reducing inequality, the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has provided disability-friendly facilities, including wheelchair-friendly ramps, lifts, disabled toilets, and dedicated disability rooms. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 10, which aims to reduce inequality.

The implementation of these facilities reaffirms UGM Library and Archives' commitment to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, can access educational resources and fully engage in academic activities. Recognizing the importance of inclusivity in education, UGM Library and Archives have taken proactive steps to ensure that its facilities cater to the diverse needs of its students, staff, and visitors.

Wheelchair-friendly access provides convenience for individuals with mobility limitations to visit library areas and removes barriers that may have previously hindered their participation in academic activities. Additionally, the installation of lifts can improve accessibility and allow individuals with disabilities to move between library floors easily and independently. Furthermore, the presence of disabled toilets ensures that the library is equipped with facilities that serve the specific needs of individuals with disabilities.

The UGM Library and Archives also provide a special room for disabled visitors equipped with various facilities. Among the facilities available in the disability room are wheelchairs, braille books, magnifying glasses, computers for accessing the Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) collection, and others. These facilities can be utilized by visitors to the UGM Library and Archives, especially those with disabilities.

Through the provision of these facilities, UGM Library and Archives are committed to promoting an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

By implementing these disability-friendly facilities, UGM Library and Archives are taking concrete

steps to reduce inequality and provide equal opportunities for all members of society. The implementation of disability-friendly facilities at UGM Library and Archives is evidence of the commitment to creating a more accessible and inclusive learning environment for all.

Contributor: Shabrina Adzhani