PARTISIPASI MAHASISWA DISABILITAS DALAM  KEGIATAN HIMAPALA TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN IDENTITAS DISABILITAS

(Studi Kasus di Unesa)

Participation of Students with Disabilities in Himapala Activities in Relation to Disability Identity Formation

(A Case Study at Unesa)

ABSTRAK

Partisipasi Mahasiswa Disabilitas Dalam Kegiatan Himapala Terhadap Pembentukan Identitas Disabilitas

(Studi Kasus di Unesa)

Penelitian ini menganalisis partisipasi mahasiswa disabilitas dalam kegiatan Himpunan Mahasiswa Pecinta Alam (Himapala) di Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Unesa) dan pengaruhnya terhadap pembentukan identitas. Unesa sebagai kampus inklusi menyediakan layanan khusus dan mendorong partisipasi mahasiswa disabilitas dalam Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa (UKM), termasuk Himapala. Himapala memberikan peluang bagi mahasiswa disabilitas untuk terlibat dalam kegiatan alam terbuka, konservasi, dan sosial, yang dapat meningkatkan rasa persatuan, kepercayaan diri, dan kualitas hidup. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan etnografi untuk memahami interaksi dan pengalaman mahasiswa disabilitas dalam Himapala. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Himapala telah meningkatkan inklusi sejak 2020 melalui berbagai upaya, termasuk perbaikan kurikulum pada 2022. Temuan ini memberikan wawasan tentang pengaruh kegiatan Himapala terhadap identitas mahasiswa disabilitas.

Kata Kunci: Identitas Disabilitas, Himapala, Inklusi, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Etnografi.

ABSTRACT

Participation of Students with Disabilities in Himapala Activities in Relation to Disability Identity Formation

(A Case Study at Unesa)

This study analyzes the involvement of students with disabilities in the activities of the Nature Lover Student Association (Himapala) at the State University of Surabaya (Unesa) and its impact on identity formation. As an inclusive campus, Unesa provides special services and encourages the participation of students with disabilities in Student Activity Units (UKM), including Himapala. Himapala offers opportunities for students with disabilities to engage in outdoor activities, conservation, and social initiatives, enhancing their sense of unity, self-confidence, and overall quality of life. This research employs an ethnographic approach to understand the interactions and experiences of students with disabilities within Himapala. Findings indicate that Himapala has increased inclusion since 2020 through various efforts, including curriculum improvements in 2022. These insights highlight the impact of Himapala activities on the identity of students with disabilities and support the development of inclusive policies on campus.

Keywords: Disability Identity, Himapala, Inclusion, State University of Surabaya, Ethnography.