Entrepreneurial and supporting Skill for parents and down Syndrome students for brighter future

Abstract

This research focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills for people with Down Syndrome through the active role of three main parties, namely Parents, Academics, and Government. The main objective of this research is to provide recommendations for activities that can be carried out by APG in supporting and encouraging entrepreneurship among Down Syndrome students. In addition, this research also aims to produce a mechanism for involving external parties as observers and stakeholders who also understand the characteristics and needs of Down Syndrome students. Using the Delphi method, this research identifies the most important entrepreneurial skills for Down Syndrome students and recommends a sequence of cultivating habits that can develop these skills. A gap analysis between the skills possessed by Down Syndrome students and parents and the skills needed in the future was also conducted. The results of this study categorized these skills into six main areas: Independent Living Needs, Parental Role, Discipline and Responsibility, Economic Understanding, Practical Experience, and Training. The recommendations formulated include 5 steps to develop entrepreneurial skills for people with Down Syndrome according to age levels. Through the implementation of these recommendations, it is expected that people with Down Syndrome can gradually acquire the entrepreneurial skills needed to achieve independence and success. This research provides comprehensive guidance for stakeholders, including parents, educators, and service providers, in developing effective programs and interventions to support the entrepreneurial potential of people with Down Syndrome.