As a form of concern for individuals with special needs, in this case, individuals with autism and to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day, ARTOTELGroup in collaboration with MATALESOGE HospitABLElity Academy held Autism Day at ARTOTEL on Saturday, 13 May 2023 at ARTOTEL Thamrin - Jakarta.
With the theme "Pulasan Rupa Gerak, Lukis, Karya Jiwa”, this activity which was also supported by the Yayasan Autisma Indonesia (YAI) has a series of events consisting of Talkshow activities, Art Workshops, Painting Exhibitions, Music performances and Fashion Shows which aim to provide education related to Empowerment of capabilities and skills for the individuals with special needs. The event, which took place from 10.00 WIB to 15.00 WIB, began with a talk show session with the theme “Melihat Peluang Bekerja Individu Berkebutuhan Khusus” by inviting speakers Patrick Wiragalih who works as an EF Teacher and Trainer at the Matalesoge HospitABLElity Academy, Nadhif RR with autism who works as a Barista, Ananta Kandaka with Asperger's who works as the Principal of Jayaplus Montesori School, Yumiko Santoso as a parent from the special needs, and Taufik Hidayat a representative from the Yayasan Autisma Indonesian.
The art workshop was hosted by Safrie Effendi with the theme "Teori Warna." In addition, an art exhibition was also held featuring works of art from 10 inviduals of special needs consisting of Diego Luister Berel, Anugerah Fadli, Fardha A. Affandi, Diaz Affandi, Ruben Rayhan Rotty, Audrey Angesti, Anfield Wibowo, Andra Naladira, Aziza Mischa Azalia and Indhy Mutiarahmah. The event was even more lively with music performances as well as fashion shows and bazaars featuring fashion creations from the special needs, which has the Cute Monster brand.
Yulia Maria, Director of Marketing Communications ARTOTELGroup said, "We are holding this activity as part of ARTOTELGroup's social action in carrying out the ESG (Environment, Social, Good Governance) program launched by the company since early 2022, where we have collaborated with MATALESOGE HospitABLElity Academy to show our concern for individuals with special needs by making our hotel chain a friendly hotel for individuals with special needs and also providing a place for them to hone their skills and social skills. With the series of activities held today, we hope to inspire the community so that we can live side by side with individuals with special needs and give them equal opportunities to work and achieve. We do not forget to thank the Yayasan Autisma Indonesian for providing support for this event."
Tommy Hermanses, CEO of MATALESOGE Special Needs Service also added “Empowerment is a pure value that must be 'transmitted' through forums and communities that share the same human vision. Every individual, community or institution that cares about inclusiveness will always join hands to provide opportunities for equality. With this event, we hope that more and more agencies will care about and understand the world of inclusiveness. Thank you to ARTOTELGroup as a 'pioneer' in the hospitality industry in empowering this program.”