Pengembangan Potensi Anak Penyandang Disabilitas melalui Pendampingan Literasi Berbasis Infografis di Perpustakaan Desa Jebugan

Abstract

Children with disabilities have equal rights to access educational opportunities and develop their potential through inclusive learning environments. Village libraries can serve not only as providers of reading materials but also as community learning centers that support literacy development and individual skills. This community service program aimed to develop the potential of a child with a physical disability through infographic-based literacy assistance at a village library. A descriptive case study approach was employed involving one participant with a strong interest in reading and digital graphic design. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews with the participant and parent, and documentation of the participant’s work. The program consisted of four stages: potential identification, literacy assistance using two e-books entitled “Bahagia Kenapa Tidak” and “Ayat-Ayat Api”, infographic development using Canva, and evaluation. The results showed that the participant successfully completed all stages of the assistance program, identified the main ideas and key messages from both reading materials, and produced an A4-sized infographic that presented the content in a concise and visually organized format. The participant finalized the infographic with only minor revisions and demonstrated high enthusiasm throughout the discussion and design process. This program indicates that integrating reading activities with infographic creation can enhance reading comprehension, visual communication skills, and creativity while providing an alternative model for inclusive literacy assistance through village libraries.