PANGKALPINANG -- PT Timah Tbk continues to demonstrate its commitment to inclusivity in education through various social programs, one of which is a specialized training program for teachers and parents of children with disabilities.
This program aims to enhance the capacity of educators and parents in supporting children with disabilities to develop optimally, both academically and socially.
Between January and June 2025, PT Timah organized two educational workshops for teachers and parents of children with disabilities. The first was a workshop titled “Collaboration Between Teachers and Parents in Educating Children with Special Needs: Curriculum for Students with Special Needs and Tips to Help Exceptional Children Become Meaningful Individuals,” held at SLB Negeri Koba, Central Bangka, and attended by 20 teachers and 59 parents.
Another workshop titled “Educating Children with Special Needs to Become Independent and Valuable Individuals” was held at SLB Negeri Sungailiat, attended by 75 parents and 13 special education teachers.
Through these educational efforts, PT Timah supports government programs and the company's initiative to address inequality in access to education within its operational areas.
This is the second year PT Timah has held such activities, following similar programs last year in Pangkalpinang City and Karimun Regency.
PT Timah’s Department Head of Corporate Communication, Anggi Siahaan, stated that the company continues to promote quality education, including for children with disabilities.
He emphasized that the success of education for children with disabilities requires collaboration between parents and educators to ensure they have equal opportunities to learn and achieve.
"The quality of children's education is not determined solely by schools, but also by the support of various parties, including parents, schools, and the business community. Through this training, we hope that parents and teachers can be at the forefront of providing inclusive education," said Anggi.
Meanwhile, the Principal of SLB Koba, Sri Kartini, expressed hope that the seminar would raise awareness among parents to support their children's education, acknowledging the many challenges in educating children with special needs.
"We hope this will lead to increased parental awareness and involvement, as many parents still do not fully support the education of children with special needs. Hopefully, this program continues, and parents can apply the knowledge they've gained today, because the success of education also requires collaboration from various parties," she said.
