Empowerment of Youth with Disabilities through Digital Literacy and Inclusive Food Product-Based Entrepreneurship Training in Palembang City

Femi Asteriniah; Bambang Suprianto; Nopriawan Mahriadi; Sutinah; Dodi Saputra; M. Nugraha Abi Putra

doi:10.55927/jpmb.v5i7.51

Authors

Femi Asteriniah Stisipol Candradimuka
Bambang Suprianto Stisipol Candradimuka
Nopriawan Mahriadi Stisipol Candradimuka
Sutinah Stisipol Candradimuka
Dodi Saputra Stisipol Candradimuka
M. Nugraha Abi Putra Stisipol Candradimuka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmb.v5i7.51

Keywords:

Disability Empowerment, Digital Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Food Products, Youth

Abstract

This community service activity aims to increase the capacity of youth with disabilities through digital literacy and entrepreneurship training based on inclusive food products in Palembang City. The implementation method is carried out with a participatory approach through digital literacy seminars, entrepreneurship training, gluten-free food processing training, and product branding assistance. The participants of the activity amounted to 50 young people with disabilities aged 16-30 years. The implementation of the activity lasted for two months at the Budi Karsa Physical Disability Social Rehabilitation Center in Palembang. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of digital marketing, healthy food product packaging, and independent entrepreneurial motivation. This program also encourages an increase in social and economic participation of people with disabilities in an inclusive manner.

References

Asteriniah, F., & Hestiriniah, D. C. (2023). Collaborative Governance Dalam Program Pengembangan Tanaman Cabai Untuk Petani Di Desa Meranjat III Kecamatan Indralaya Selatan Kabupaten Ogan Ilir. Jurnal Abdimas Mandiri, 7(3), 169–175. https://doi.org/10.36982/jam.v7i3.3396

Caprara, G. V., & Zimbardo, P. G. (2004). Personalizing politics: A congruency model of political preference. American Psychologist. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.59.7.581

Chambers, R. (1995). Poverty and livelihoods: Whose reality counts? Environment and Urbanization, 7(1), 173–204.

https://doi.org/10.1177/095624789500700106

Diener, E. (2000). Subjective well-being: The science of happiness and a proposal for a national index. American Psychologist. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.55.1.34

Drucker, P. F. (1985). Innovation and entrepreneurship. Harper & Row.

Freire, P. (1970). Pedagogy of the oppressed. Continuum.

Gilster, P. (1997). Digital literacy. Wiley Computer Publishing.

Lusardi, A., Mitchell, O. S., & Curto, V. (2010). Financial literacy among the young: Evidence and implications. National Bureau of Economic Research, 358–380.

Sabri, M. F., & MacDonald, M. (2010). Savings behavior and financial problems among college students: The role of financial literacy in Malaysia. Cross-cultural Communication. https://doi.org/10.3968/j.ccc.1923670020100603.009

Suharto, E. (2019). Pekerjaan sosial dan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Alfabeta.