The Physical Accessibility for Children with Special Needs: Study at Inclusive Schools in Surakarta City

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the physical accessibility of inclusive schools for children with special needs under the provisions of UNICEF. The method in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection technique is done by interview, observation and documentation. Interviews were conducted with children with special needs, while observation was conducted in four inclusive schools in Surakarta City. Data were analyzed using triangulation. Based on the results of the study found that the problem of physical accessibility for children with special needs in inclusive schools is that it can be concluded that the problems are school yard is still uneven, pebbly, and rocky, difficulties mobility inside or outside the classroom, difficul in classroom due to seating arrangements, and mobility difficulties due to the many stairs in the school. In addition, four schools there are still unmet components of UNICEF’s physical accessibility components. So schools should more attention to providing physical accessibility for children with special needs in schools.