Sustainable Development Goals

Disability Support Office

One of the primary reasons for the importance of the Disability Support Office is its dedication to promoting inclusivity and diversity within the community. Everyone deserves an equal chance to access education, work, or participate in various activities, regardless of their physical, cognitive, or sensory abilities. The office works to remove barriers and challenges that might hinder the full participation of individuals with disabilities, thus fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment that benefits the entire community. Through Integrated Service Unit (Unit Layanan Terpadu) ITS provide disability service under General and Reformation Bureau. In the file attached, it is shown the ITS’ commitment to supports students and staff with disability at the campus by allocating an Integrated Service Unit office in the first building, providing hand-rails and disability-friendly toilets.

ITS and Al-Hafish Foundation Aid in Mental Disabilities Rehabilitation

ITS and Al-Hafish Foundation work together to develop comprehensive strategies and programs for effective collaboration. Through this collaborative effort, they aim to create a continuous chain of assistance, from the initial planning stages to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership is dedicated to supporting the rehabilitation journey of individuals with mental disabilities, ensuring they receive the care, resources, and opportunities necessary for recovery and integration into society.

Facilities for People with Disabilities

To reduce inequalities at campus, ITS Surabaya provides disability support services. The support services on campus are manifested in the form of accessible facilities for people with disabilities, including access to buildings, library, parks, and toilets. In addition to that, the university also provides services for disabled communities.

ITS Trains Blind and Visual Impairment Student in Using Braille Embosser and Text Editor Software

Committed to help diffable children in Indonesia in the field of literacy, ITS through the Faculty of Electrical Engineering provided training with the theme Workshop on Using Braille Embosser and Text Editor Software for the Blind and Visual Impairment Student. The workshop is conducted with collaboration with the Motorola Solutions Foundation (MSF).

ITS Collaborate with Disabilities Community

ITS helps the Mata Hati Community to develop a website that is used by people with disabilities. The given features really helpful for disabilities stuff such as vision impairment, hearing impairment, cerebrum palsy, etc.

ITS Provides Dormitory for Students

ITS as an institution continues to strive to improve services for students, especially for students who need or come from underprivileged families. Hence, ITS provides new dormitory for students who comes from underprivileged families. The program is specially dedicated for students who are from low-income family, especially Bidikmisi students. The building of the student flats is one part of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) and ITS joint-work program.

Service Guidance for Students with Disabilities in University by the General Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs, Ministry of Research and Technology/National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia

The General Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs, Ministry of Research and Technology/National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia, provides guidance to university students with disabilities. This aims to ensure that students with disabilities have access to the same opportunities and resources as their peers. By providing guidance and support, the General Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs, Ministry of Research and Technology/National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia, is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.

Government Regulation Number 13 Year 2020

One of the strategies to reduce inequalities is to provide reasonable accommodation policy or strategy for people with disabilities including adequate funding. ITS refers and implement Government Regulation No. 13 year 2020 about Accommodation Policy for Diffable Students.

Law of the Republic of Indonesia No.70 Year 2019 about People with Disabilities

The Law of the Republic of Indonesia No.70 Year 2019, also known as the Law on People with Disabilities, aims to ensure the rights and welfare of people with disabilities in Indonesia. The law recognizes the rights of people with disabilities to education, employment, health, social welfare, and participation in social, cultural, and political life. It also lays out the responsibilities of the government and private sector to provide accessibility and accommodations for people with disabilities.

ITS Developed Digital Marketing on Lawas Maspati Village

ITS conducted a tourism digitalization program to improve the promotion of Kampung Lawas Maspati, Surabaya. Development support for this tourism village is carried out through operational management and training on effective marketing strategies through social media.

ITS Clean up Trash in Mangrove Forest

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) held a clean-up activity at Wonorejo Mangrove Ecotourism. The purpose of environmental clean-up is to protect and restore the delicate balance of mangrove ecosystems, promote human well-being, and build a sustainable future where both nature and society can thrive in harmony. It requires collective efforts from individuals, communities, and governments to make a lasting positive impact on the environment.

ITS Conducting Sinau Bareng (Study Together)

Teaching goes beyond the classroom walls; it is a vocation that impacts lives, shapes societies, and ultimately drives human progress. It is a profound commitment to the growth and well-being of individuals and society as a whole, making it one of the noblest and most impactful professions. Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) organized program Sinau Bareng (Study Together) to teach schools courses outside of schools, especially for low income students get better education.

Healthy and Affordable Food

One of the fundamental pillars of students health and academic success is access to healthy and affordable food. Providing healthy and affordable food for students not only enhances their physical health and academic performance but also instills valuable life skills and contributes to building a healthier. ITS provide this sources through canteen that healthy, cheap, and accessible.

Health-care Services

Services for physical health care are of the highest priority to students since they are essential to their overall wellbeing and academic achievement. A student’s physical health has a significant impact on their capacity to study, develop, and achieve academic success. Therefore, ITS through Medical Center provide health-care services that easy to acces by the students.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

Sexual and reproductive health is of highest importance because it touches on important facets of their general wellbeing and personal growth. Students go through significant physical and emotional changes during the critical years of adolescence and young adulthood, making it essential for them to have access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health treatments and information.

Mental Health Services

The educational journey can be filled with numerous pressures, including academic expectations, social challenges, and personal transitions. During this critical phase of life, students are vulnerable to experiencing stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues. ITS supports student mental health through medical center.

Mental Health Services for Staff

The purpose of promoting mental health for staff is to create a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the holistic well-being of its employees. By recognizing the significance of mental health in the workplace, organizations foster a culture of care, trust, and collaboration, nurturing a workforce that can thrive both personally and professionally.