Fighting the Stigma of Disabled People

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Budi Hariyanto

Disabled people are often seen as weak and powerless. Budi Hariyanto, however,defies such stigmas. Even with his limited mobility, Budi is at the front line on empowering disabled persons and other citizens.

Television sets of different brands and sizes fill the veranda at the home of Budi Hariyanto, 48, in Wedoro Klurak village, Candi district, Sidoarjo regency, East Java. In order to reach the front of the 60-square-meter house, you need to step extra carefully to avoid knocking over the TVs.