Antoni Tsaputra

Dr Antoni Tsaputra is an accomplished Indonesian scholar and disability rights advocate, who has dedicated his career to promoting disability inclusion in development. He's currently based at Universitas Negeri Padang as a lecturer and researcher. Antoni earned his PhD from the School of Social Sciences at UNSW Sydney in 2020, where he spent four years conducting research on disability inclusive budgeting. His expertise has been widely recognized and he has been invited to present his research at a number of prestigious international conferences, including the Indonesia Update organized by the ANU Indonesia Project. Despite the challenges he has faced, Antoni's achievements stand as a testament to his perseverance and dedication to advancing disability rights and promoting a more inclusive society. In 2023, Antoni was selected as a Fulbrighter for the Visiting Scholar US-ASEAN program, recognizing his expertise and contributions in the field of disability inclusion. This opportunity allowed him to collaborate with scholars and experts in the United States, fostering cross-cultural understanding and knowledge exchange in pursuit of a more inclusive world. Through his journey, he aims to inspire and empower persons with disabilities while contributing to the advancement of disability rights and inclusive policies in Indonesia and beyond.