Strategi Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Modal Ekonomi Panti Karya Hephata Laguboti dalam Menjalankan Program Kemandirian bagi Para Penyandang Disabilitas

Abstract

The script with the title Strategy for Fulfilling Panti Karya Hephata Laguboti's Economic Capital in Carrying Out the Independence Program for Persons with Disabilities was carried out using descriptive research methods with a qualitative approach. This research aims to find out the strategy of Panti Karya Hephata in fulfilling the economic capital of the orphanage as well as how to form and strengthen the independence of people with disabilities assisted by the Karya Hephata Laguboti home. The data collection techniques used in this research are in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. There were 9 informants in this study consisting of 4 informants from the management/staff of the institution, 2 informants with pre-independent disabilities and 3 informants with disabilities at the independent stage. This research uses the Survival Mechanism theory with the results of research on strategies for fulfilling the orphanage's economic capital including the application of community-based methods, new alternatives by having an independent business, promotions and proposals, strengthening and expanding networks to good distribution systems and financial transparency. Another theory used is the Total Institutional theory which shows the results that Panti Karya Hephata is an institution that cares for those who are unable to care for themselves but does not pose a threat to society or those who are called disabled people. Going through a training period for people with disabilities over a certain period of time is a way to discover the abilities of people with disabilities when they enter an institution, so that carrying out continuous training and improving the program becomes a way to maintain independence for people with disabilities. Building collaboration between the Karya Hephata orphanage and people with disabilities after leaving the institution is a way to strengthen the independence of people with disabilities.