THE ERA 5.0 MOVEMENT

The Era 5.0 technology, which we are currently experiencing, offers solutions to many problems. It facilitates photo/video editing, audio processing, and simplifies searches, and it continues to evolve. Without exception, for people with disabilities, technology has become a substitute for many tasks that previously had to be done manually, but can now be done digitally.   Kartuneters, as a person with a visual disability like myself, technological advancements have been incredibly helpful. For example, with a smartphone in hand, almost everyone, including me, can use it as a tool to assist with many things: ordering online transportation, identifying currency denominations, knowing the color of an object, describing everything I photograph, communicating directly with volunteers if something needs detailed description, and many other things. Technology is developing so rapidly. I feel that 10 years ago, access was so difficult. From having to memorize vehicle numbers and landmarks when traveling, to needing to find volunteers to write or read books if handwriting was required at school.   From all these rapid technological developments, what do visually impaired people need now? Can technology solve all problems? Is the issue of disability no longer interesting?   For me, it's interesting to find out what concerns are currently trending among people with disabilities. This helps determine what the most appropriate youth disability movement is for this era. Perhaps many things are no longer relevant for young people. I think that's natural, considering how much has changed since technology developed. Awareness of the needs and potential of people with disabilities from both society and the government has also improved compared to two decades ago. Lastly, of course, there's the technology mentioned at the beginning of this article.   Kartuneters, every individual or group certainly has something they want to fight for and are currently fighting for. Many share the same goals, but some also have differences. However, I believe there should be transparency for us to collectively discuss the dreams and goals we want to achieve, using advanced technological media. This is so we can help each other, support each other, and exchange ideas within the same movement. A movement for an inclusive Indonesia, for everyone, without discrimination based on having a disability or not.   A movement that still wants to compete over who is ahead, elbowing left and right to show self/group dominance, honestly will never solve anything. This is also what ultimately makes young people lose interest in participating in movements or even just understanding that there is still much to fight for. For example, how many young people today talk about inclusivity or the activities and goals of DPOs (Organizations of Persons with Disabilities)? Or simply, how many young people are members or administrators of a DPO?   On several occasions, I discussed with my Gen Z disabled peers to find out if they have awareness of this inclusive Indonesian movement. And it turns out many do not understand the importance of this movement. Let alone joining and becoming pioneers, they even refuse to know about it.   Times have changed, my friend. I believe: an inclusive Indonesia is more easily achieved if this movement is carried out through collective strength with a single interest (Indonesia and disability) without having to think about individual names or organizational names printed in mainstream media headlines.   Greetings of acceleration