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East Kalimantan Health Service Enhances Inclusive Services with Sign Language Training

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The East Kalimantan Health Service has initiated a sign language training program for 100 healthcare and non-healthcare workers to improve communication capacity and provide more inclusive services for people with sensory disabilities, specifically deafness. The training aims to equip workers with essential skills to conduct accurate anamnesis and provide health education that is easily understood by patients with hearing impairments. The program has been implemented in collaboration with the Samarinda Association for Deaf Children (IKAT), serving as the primary source for the training. This initiative reflects the East Kalimantan Provincial Government's commitment to implementing the mandate of the law regarding the fulfillment of the rights of persons with disabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The East Kalimantan Health Service has organized a sign language training program for 100 healthcare and non-healthcare workers to improve communication capacity and provide more inclusive services for people with sensory disabilities.
  • Participants from various units, including community health centers, hospitals, and district and city health services, attended the training.
  • The training curriculum covers government policies related to disability programs, introduction to finger writing, and sign vocabulary commonly used in medical contexts.
  • Role-playing sessions were included to strengthen practical skills, allowing participants to practice direct communication with deaf patients.
  • The training aims to empower alumni to become agents of change and pioneers in disseminating inclusive healthcare practices in their workplaces.
  • The program reflects the East Kalimantan Provincial Government's commitment to implementing the mandate of the law regarding the fulfillment of the rights of persons with disabilities.

Statistics:

  • 100 healthcare and non-healthcare workers participated in the sign language training program.
  • 100% of participants received training in sign language, government policies related to disability programs, and sign vocabulary commonly used in medical contexts.

Sources:

  • Samarinda (ANTARA)
  • Translator: Ahmad Rifandi, Cindy Frishanti Octavia
  • Editor: Azis Kurmala

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