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The creative industry holds significant potential in providing economic opportunities, especially for children with special needs (CSN), who often face limitations in independently utilizing their skills after graduating from school. A community service program at SLB 1 Payakumbuh aims to empower CSN through training in creative skills, managerial reinforcement, and product marketing. Using a practice-based approach, this training includes crafting production, graphic design, and introducing digital marketing platforms. The results indicate an improvement in technical skills and self-confidence, enabling CSN to produce high-quality products with competitive market value. Nevertheless, challenges remain, particularly in accessing capital, equipment, and business network support. This program also seeks to connect CSN with local communities and business actors to foster collaborations that support the sustainability of their creative enterprises. Through entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and adequate facilities, CSN are expected to contribute independently to the creative economy while inspiring other communities to empower similar potential.

This research aims to analyze the influence of inclusive education at Early Childhood Education (PAUD) institutions on the socialization abilities and character development of early childhood at TKIT IBU HARAPAN. Inclusive education allows children with special needs to learn together with other children in the same environment, so that social interaction and character formation can develop in an inclusive atmosphere. This research uses a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation. Through observations, researchers recorded interactions between children in inclusive classes, especially seeing how children with special needs behaved and were accepted in the group. In-depth interviews were conducted with teachers, teaching staff, and parents to gain perspectives on the influence of inclusive education on children's socialization and character, as well as the challenges and successes they experienced. Documentation includes daily activity records, progress reports, and evaluation of the school's inclusion program to understand the overall changes that have occurred. The research results show that inclusive education has a significant positive impact on early childhood socialization abilities, including increasing the ability to share, cooperate and empathize with peers. Children learn to appreciate differences and develop empathy by helping friends in need. Inclusive education has also been proven to support the development of children's character, especially in the aspects of independence, honesty and self-confidence.    

Children with special needs with tunagrahita are children who have physical, mental and behavioural limitations, this causes difficulties in performing personal hygiene in everyday life. In Surakarta City, the prevalence of tunagrahita in 2023 shows that there are 1,118 children with special needs.  Objective: To determine the description of personal hygiene in children with special needs with tunagrahita. Methods: This type of research uses descriptive quantitative. The sampling technique used total sampling with a sample size of 153 respondents. Results: This study shows that based on personal hygiene the majority of respondents have less ability as many as (42.5%) 65 respondents. Conclusion: The description of personal hygiene skills in children with special needs with tunagrahita in the category of less.

Background꞉ One of the most crucial aspects of a child's development is their dental health. Children with special needs, including those who are deaf, are particularly vulnerable to dental and oral health issues. The limitations of children with hearing disorders lead to cognitive processing disorders, which affect the child's ability to receive, store, and communicate information. Methods꞉ the population used. Data was gathered by having participants complete a checklist-based questionnaire about their knowledge about brushing their teeth. Direct examination was used to gather information on dental and oral hygiene, and the OHI-S score was visible. The dates of this investigation were May 7-8, 2024. Thirty persons participated in this study as respondents. Result꞉ that this study indicates the relationship between brushing knowledge and dental and oral hygiene. with the value (P=0.001) ἀ ≤ 0, 05. Consclusion꞉ The conclusion of this study shows that this study indicates the relationship between brushing knowledge and dental and oral hygiene.

This Community Partnership Program (PkM) activity was carried out at SLB Nurul Ikhsan Ngadiluwih Kediri. The service location is approximately 12 km from the PSDKU campus of Dian Nuswantoro University, Kediri. In the current era, almost all students are required to be able to master technology, especially information technology. Students' mastery of technology is used to support learning activities and improve skills. One of the software technologies used to support educational activities is Microsoft Office Basic, namely Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point. Special Education or Special Schools (SLB) are schools intended for children with special needs to receive basic services that can help them gain access to education. SLB is an educational institution that provides education to children with special needs so that it can be used as a provision for the child's future growth and development. Nurul Ikhsan SLB was founded by a private foundation, namely the Nurul Ikhsan Education Foundation, located in Ngadiluwih Village, Ngadiluwih District, Kediri Regency, East Java. One of the visions, missions and goals of SLB Nurul Ikhsan is that students are equipped according to their type of ability, with the aim that SLB graduates have high basic social characteristics, have knowledge, skills and independence as the basis needed to continue their studies to the next level of education. higher level, working in society, socializing and being able to develop themselves in accordance with the principles of lifelong education. Through this training activity, it is intended to provide insight and additional skills to Nurul Ikhsan SLB students to explore and practice directly operating Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point.

Opening a Catholic Religious Education (PAK) class for blind children is not an easy thing. Teachers have the capacity and ability to handle children with special needs such as the blind. The research entitled The Role of Catholic Religious Education Teachers at Karya Murni Special School (SLB-A) Medan was carried out with the aim of understanding the role of Catholic religious education teachers at Karya Murni Special School (SLB). Medan. by providing Catholic religious education to blind students. In this research the author used qualitative descriptive analysis techniques combined with interview methods with school participation, specifically: Principal, two Catholic religious education teachers, two Catholic religious education teachers and six blind students.

Teaching Catholic Religious Education (CRA) classes to blind children is not easy. Qualified teachers who know how to handle children with special needs, such as the blind. The research "The Role of Catholic Religious Teachers in Special Schools (SLB-A) Karya Murni Medan was carried out with the aim of finding out the Role of Catholic Religious Teachers in Special Schools (SLB) Karya Murni Medan. religion for blind students. In this research, researchers used qualitative descriptive techniques with interview methods involving the school: the principal, two Catholic religious teachers, two Catholic religious teachers and six blind students.

The aim of this research is to describe a problem that arises during distance learning for deaf children and teachers at the Keleyan State Special School. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques use interviews and documentation. The subject of this research is a class teacher for children with special needs. The results of this research show that the problems that occur in online learning are that there are some parents who don't understand or even don't want to know about their children's learning process which is carried out remotely, parents who don't have cellphones, inadequate internet signals, and communication or delivery. The material carried out by the teacher with students does not run smoothly, which is different from learning carried out directly in the classroom so that the teacher touches it directly if the students do not understand.

Children with special needs are children who have special talents and interests and have different potential skills so they need to hone their potential skills. This research idn slot to describe and explain the results of the implementation of extracurricular culinary activities at SLB Negeri Keleyan, Bangkalan. A qualitative descriptive research methodology is used in this study. Three methods are used to acquire data: interviews, documentation, and observation. According to the research’s findings, extracurricular in a manner similar to that of curricular learning, which is founded on an independent curriculum. In this case, the raja slot demonstrates learning first before students practice directly. The results of this research show that: 1) learning planning for extracurricular culinary activities, 2) the implementation of extracurricular activities for culinary arts, 3) the link slot and infrastructure for extracurricular culinary arts, 4) supporting factors and inhibiting factors for the implementation of extracurricular culinary arts. The results of implementing these activities are that students are very enthusiastic about participating in these extracurricular activities.    

Learning for children with special needs has its own method according to their needs. Not only children with special needs have needs, but also all children have needs. One of them is education. The aim of this research is to find out how teachers work in handling children who have special needs, especially those who are Slow Learners in learning. The method used in this research is to use a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. In collecting data, researchers used interviews and observations conducted at Baddurih Elementary School. In the results of interviews that have been conducted, the teacher's efforts to handle children who are slow learners are by using special strategies, namely by using an individual approach and a remedial approach in the learning process.    

The aim of this research is to determine whether the services provided by the inclusive school SDN Gunungsekar 2 Sampang to deaf children are appropriate and successful or not. The research used in this research uses qualitative methods, qualitative methods are research procedures that produce descriptive data in the form of written or spoken words from people or observable behavior. The first stage is the preparation stage, the second stage is implementation, the third stage is data analysis and the final stage is reporting. The data collection methods used are observation, interviews and documentation. The subjects in this research were teachers as facilitators in teaching children with special needs, the deaf type at SDN Gunungsekar 2 Sampang. The results of the research are the implementation of services for deaf children even though there are many difficulties in learning, both from lack of teacher competence, as well as minimal learning facilities and infrastructure. Teachers at the elementary school continue to provide optimal support so that they continue to have comfortable and enjoyable learning and have a good impression on each of them.  

Education is a human right that everyone must have, without exception for children with special needs, especially children with autism. Usually the education that autistic children get is only in special schools (SLB), and the costs incurred for this education are not small but are much more expensive than the regular school system. The effect is that many autistic children cannot experience the world of education because of their parents' economic factors. This research summarizes several problems, namely "How is the implementation of educational services for children with autism at SLB Keleyan? The research methodology used is a qualitative approach and then outlined in the descriptive method. Data collection was carried out by observation and direct interviews regarding the service activities carried out by SLB Keleyan. Sources of information in this study amounted to 3 people, consisting of 3 men.      

Children with special needs are children who have their own individuality in terms of types and characteristics, which distinguish them from normal children in general. Learning difficulties are more related to psychological disorders such as frustration, anxiety, adjustment barriers and emotional disorders, so learning difficulties can be related to psychological factors, especially personality, adjustment disorders and self-confidence. This study aims to determine the learning difficulties experienced by students with special needs. The method used is descriptive using qualitative data analysis so that it becomes an easy-to-understand data exposure. The selection of research subjects consisted of one classroom teacher, one GPK teacher, and one student with special needs. The results showed that there were students with special needs who were categorized as slow learners. Students experience difficulties during the learning process such as difficulty recognizing letters and numbers.    

Education is a human right that everyone must have, without exception for children with special needs, especially children with autism. Usually the education that autistic children get is only in special schools (SLB), and the costs incurred for this education are not small but are much more expensive than the regular school system. The effect is that many autistic children cannot experience the world of education because of their parents' economic factors. This research summarizes several problems, namely "How is the implementation of educational services for children with autism at SLB Keleyan? The research methodology used is a qualitative approach and then outlined in the descriptive method. Data collection was carried out by observation and direct interviews regarding the service activities carried out by SLB Keleyan. Sources of information in this study amounted to 3 people, consisting of 3 men.      

Children with special needs are children who have their own individuality in terms of types and characteristics, which distinguish them from normal children in general. Learning difficulties are more related to psychological disorders such as frustration, anxiety, adjustment barriers and emotional disorders, so learning difficulties can be related to psychological factors, especially personality, adjustment disorders and self-confidence. This study aims to determine the learning difficulties experienced by students with special needs. The method used is descriptive using qualitative data analysis so that it becomes an easy-to-understand data exposure. The selection of research subjects consisted of one classroom teacher, one GPK teacher, and one student with special needs. The results showed that there were students with special needs who were categorized as slow learners. Students experience difficulties during the learning process such as difficulty recognizing letters and numbers.    

Children with special needs have their own perspective in learning a subject. Therefore, this article aims to find out learning strategies for children with special needs (Slow learners), where they need a separate strategy according to their needs. This study uses qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The reason for using the phenomenological approach is because the researcher wants to explore information based on the experience of teachers in dealing with slow learner students. The data analysis technique was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner. The data was analyzed in four components, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawn. This study found that they are: 1) Providing additional time Teachers who handle slow learner students provide additional time to complete assignments, 2) guiding slow learner students individually Individual guidance on certain materials has not been optimal due to the limitations of the media used, 3) Arranging the classroom environment Class V teachers also rearrange the classroom environment, especially for slow learner students. The arrangement of students' sitting positions is adjusted to conditions and situations that can support the Teaching and Learning Activities.  

Keleyan Bangkalan State SLB is a formal educational institution that provides services for children with special needs, one of which is the deaf. Keleyan State SLB provides extracurricular dance learning activities as one of the mandatory lessons. This research aims to (1) describe the implementation of extracurricular dance learning for deaf students at Keleyan State Special School, (2) describe the impact of implementing extracurricular dance learning for deaf students at Keleyan State Special School. This type of research uses qualitative in the form of descriptive. Data collection methods use observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques used in this research are collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research indicate that extracurricular dance learning activities for deaf students at Keleyan State Special School use the total method and counting techniques. In the learning process, these methods and techniques can make it easier for each student to communicate according to their respective abilities without pressure from anyone and are able to easily memorize movements through counting. Extracurricular dance learning has a positive impact in increasing the confidence of deaf students. Having a sense of self-confidence in deaf students will make them aware that deficiencies are not always an obstacle in life, deficiencies can also look special, and help deaf students blend in without feeling inferior. Dancing can also be an illustration of harmony, creativity, beauty and sensitivity to the environment.    

This research was conducted at SLB Negeri Keleyan which aims to find out how to provide educational services for children with visual impairments. This type of research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and uses data collection techniques including observation, interviews and documentation. SLB Negeri Keleyan provides various methods to provide the best services for children with special needs, especially for those with visual impairments. One commonly used method is through audio or voice, which helps improve a child's vocabulary. In addition, the curriculum at SLB is not differentiated from public schools, so all subjects are applied as a whole. In learning, teachers use tools such as braille learning media, counting boards and abacus. For object recognition, children are given the opportunity to touch the object they want to be introduced. If the object cannot be touched, the teacher uses words.  

This research aims to describe the problems of children with special needs (autism) studying at the Keleyan Bangkalan State Special School. Autism is a type of child with special needs (ABK). The type of research used in this study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. In this research, data was obtained by researchers by conducting interviews, observation, and documentation. The research subjects were children with special needs (autism) at the Keleyan Bangkalan State Special School. The results of the research show that the problems of children with special needs (autism) in studying at the Keleyan Bangkalan State Special School include difficulties in communicating, limited social interaction, behavioral problems, and difficulty concentrating and paying attention. The solution provided to overcome this problem is that the teacher takes an in-depth and structured approach. The teacher creates a friendly learning environment, minimizes environmental stimuli that disturb students, and uses teaching techniques that are adapted to the needs of autistic children.    

This community service was carried out by the SLB Global School teacher Jalan H. Agus Salim, Alue Berawa Village, Langsa District, Langsa City.  The problem faced is that learning methods for students with special needs are not yet optimal.  The aim of the research is to optimize the ability of special education teachers to use learning methods for students with special needs. The method used is descriptive with accompanying presentation, discussion and training techniques for participants regarding the importance of learning methods for students with special needs. The results of this research are that teachers can optimize learning methods for students with special needs who are hearing impaired. So that it can foster differentiated, fun and meaningful learning for children with special needs.