Opening Opportunities for Financial Inclusion: Bank Jatim's Efforts in Supporting the Empowerment of People with Disabilities in East Java

Abstract

People with disabilities are an often marginalized group in the financial system. Bank Jatim, as one of the regional development banks in East Java, shows its commitment in supporting financial inclusion for people with disabilities. This is evidenced by Bank Jatim's participation in the inauguration of the Kinasih Disability Gallery and UPT (Gadisku) in Surabaya. Bank Jatim facilitates the opening of new accounts for people with disabilities and provides digital banking services through JConnect PRO. Bank Jatim has made several efforts to support the empowerment of people with disabilities in East Java, including facilitation of new account opening, digital banking services, financial education counseling, and cooperation with related institutions. This effort is expected to have a positive impact on financial inclusion, economic empowerment, improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, and more comprehensive and sustainable efforts need to be made. People with disabilities are an often marginalized group in the financial system. Bank Jatim, as one of the regional development banks in Indonesia, shows its commitment in supporting financial inclusion for people with disabilities through new account opening programs and digital banking services. This article aims to analyze Bank Jatim's efforts in supporting the empowerment of people with disabilities in East Java, as well as its impact on financial inclusion and economic empowerment for these groups.