About the Journal

The International Disability Innovation Journal (IDIJ) is a peer-reviewed academic publication that examines disability-related issues, the rights of individuals with disabilities, inclusive education, and innovative strategies for advancing accessibility and inclusion in society. It highlights research on novel approaches, assistive technologies, and policies that drive progress in disability studies and promote a more equitable world. It is published by the Disability Innovation Center, under the Center of Research and Disability Services at Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya. This journal welcomes high-quality, research driven submission from diverse discipline, emphasising scientific inquiry and innovation approaches to disability studies, accessibility and inclusion.

International Disability Innovation Journal (IDIJ), under the Disability Innovation Center (DIC) at Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asosiasi Profesional Ortopedagogik Indonesia (APOI) on July 22, 2025. The MoU was formalized by Prof. Dr. Sujarwanto, M.Pd. as Chairperson of APOI, and Silfia Asning Tias, Ph.D. as Editor-in-Chief of IDIJ, at UNESA Lidah Wetan Campus, Surabaya. Here is the link.

This collaboration is designed to strengthen academic cooperation in disability and inclusion studies through scientific publications. The agreement includes cooperation in article contributions, reviewer engagement, editorial participation, and journal dissemination. Valid for three years, this partnership supports mutual goals in advancing disability research and inclusive education across national and international platforms.

Current Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Innovative Strategies and Inclusive Technologies for Special Needs Education in Indonesia
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This issue of the International Disability Innovation Journal (IDIJ) brings together five scholarly contributions that explore the landscape of inclusive education in Indonesia, with a special focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), assistive technology, pedagogical adaptation, and the role of educators. Together, these articles offer a cohesive and evidence-based roadmap toward achieving educational equity for children with special needs, while also addressing the systemic, technological, and human-resource challenges that persist in implementation.

 

Published: 2025-06-30

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