There are 486 persons with disabilities, including 239 companions and their families who participated in recreation to Samudra Ancol, Sea World and Dunia Fantasi

The Jakarta Social Agency (Dinsos) invites persons with disabilities and their families/companions for recreation to Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, North Jakarta.

Premi Lasari, Agency Head of Jakarta Social said, besides entertaining, it was also held in order to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (HDI).

"There are 486 persons with disabilities, including 239 companions and their families who participated in recreation to Samudra Ancol, Sea World and Dunia Fantasi. We want them happy in this International Day of Persons with Disabilities," he expressed, Thursday (12/9).

Through recreation, they could have the same rights as others, including for entertainment and recreation.

"We also ask tourism business actors to upgrade their facilities and services that are friendly to disability," he explained.

PT Taman Impian Jaya Ancol President Director, Budi Aryanto admitted that he was very excited to collaborate and have the opportunity to provide free entertainment for them.

"We hope they will be happier enjoying the rides in Ancol, while still implementing health protocols as it's still a pandemic," he continued.

One of persons with disabilities/participants, Ety Yulinati (34), felt happy for the past two days to be able to enjoy recreation in Ancol which was facilitated by Dinsos.

"It's been six years since I've had no recreation. Very happy to have free recreation with my family and friends. Hopefully, we can get more facilities to easily access public services," she admitted.