Playful Co-Creation: Building the Indonesia Higher Education Disability Union (I-HEDU)
Project team
Funder
The UK-Indonesia Disability Inclusion Partnerships Grants, as part of the British Council programme, Going Global Partnerships
Value
£29,999.44
Collaborators
- Dr. Muhibuddin Fadhli, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
- Dr. Rochmat Aldi Purnomo, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia
- Mutia Husna Avezahra (Researcher), Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
- Dr. Dominic Mahon, University of Surrey, UK
Duration
12 months
Project overview
The I-HEDU project, supported by the UK-Indonesia Disability Inclusion Partnerships Grants, is dedicated to enhancing disability-inclusive education in Indonesian higher education institutions. Through collaborative efforts between UK and Indonesian universities, the project aims to establish the Indonesia Higher Education Disability Union (I-HEDU) to address accessibility challenges and promote inclusivity and access to Higher Education for disabled students.
The project leverages collective expertise and utilises playful co-creative approaches for knowledge exchange and grassroots innovations. It builds on previous collaborations between Coventry University, Universitas Negeri Malang, and Universitas Muhamadiyah Ponorogo, focusing on engaging with disabled and marginalised communities. Previous collaborations include the award-winning ESRC-GCRF ACES project and the British Council DICE project, which have impacted marginalised communities in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Project objectives
- Establish I-HEDU: Create an inclusive network involving various stakeholders to address accessibility challenges through playful participatory workshops.
- Understand Student Needs: Investigate the diverse needs of disabled students in Indonesian universities to foster an environment for their success.
- Build Pathways to HE: Develop pathways for disabled students to access and excel in higher education, bridging the gap between aspirations and opportunities.
- Promote Inclusivity: Disseminate knowledge and best practices to encourage universities to adopt inclusive policies and practices.
Impact statement
The project aims to contribute towards achieving these UN’s SDGs below by enhancing the quality of education, promoting gender equality, improving access to higher education for disabled individuals, reducing inequalities, and fostering partnerships for inclusive development.
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Outputs
- Establishment of I-HEDU, facilitating engagement, research, and collaboration across regions
- Strategic solutions documented online for free access
- Mentoring and Volunteering programmes integrated into university structures
- Initial dissemination of best practices through various channels
