Evaluasi Peran Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kota Manado Dalam Memfasilitasi Hak Pilih Penyandang Disabilitas Pada Pemilihan Kepala Daerah Tahun 2024

Abstract

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi peran Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) Kota Manado dalam memfasilitasi hak pilih penyandang disabilitas pada Pemilihan Kepala Daerah Tahun 2024, dengan fokus pada penyandang disabilitas netra. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif melalui wawancara, dokumentasi, dan analisis data berdasarkan teori evaluasi William Dunn yang mencakup indikator efektivitas, efisiensi, responsivitas, dan ketepatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kota Manado telah melakukan berbagai upaya dalam mendukung pemenuhan hak pilih penyandang disabilitas, seperti pendataan pemilih, penyediaan template Braille, pengaturan TPS ramah disabilitas, pelayanan prioritas, serta koordinasi dengan organisasi penyandang disabilitas. Dari aspek efektivitas dan efisiensi, pelaksanaan dinilai cukup baik melalui pemanfaatan data pemilih dan perencanaan logistik sesuai kebutuhan. Dari aspek responsivitas, KPU telah menunjukkan perhatian terhadap kebutuhan pemilih disabilitas melalui pelayanan dan komunikasi, meskipun belum merata pada seluruh TPS. Dari aspek ketepatan, kebijakan dan fasilitas yang disediakan telah sesuai regulasi, tetapi implementasinya belum sepenuhnya optimal karena masih terdapat keterbatasan aksesibilitas, pemanfaatan fasilitas, serta kurangnya sosialisasi. Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa peran KPU Kota Manado tergolong cukup baik, namun masih memerlukan peningkatan agar pemenuhan hak politik penyandang disabilitas dapat terlaksana lebih inklusif, merata, dan optimal.

Kata Kunci: Evaluasi, Peran, Hak, Penyandang Disabilitas.

ABSTRACT

This study aims to evaluate the role of the Manado City General Elections Commission (KPU) in facilitating the voting rights of people with disabilities in the 2024 Regional Head Elections, with a focus on the visually impaired. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews, documentation, and data analysis based on William Dunn's evaluation theory, which includes indicators of effectiveness, efficiency, responsiveness, and accuracy. The results indicate that the Manado City General Elections Commission has undertaken various efforts to support the fulfillment of the voting rights of people with disabilities, such as voter registration, provision of Braille templates, arrangement of disability-friendly polling stations (TPS), priority services, and coordination with organizations for people with disabilities. In terms of effectiveness and efficiency, implementation was deemed quite good through the utilization of voter data and logistical planning as needed. In terms of responsiveness, the KPU has demonstrated attention to the needs of voters with disabilities through services and communication, although not evenly distributed across all polling stations. In terms of accuracy, the policies and facilities provided are in accordance with regulations, but their implementation has not been fully optimized due to limitations in accessibility, facility utilization, and a lack of socialization. The study concluded that the role of the Manado City Election Commission (KPU) is quite good, but still requires improvement to ensure that the political rights of people with disabilities are more inclusive, equitable, and optimal.

Keywords: Evaluation, Role, Rights, People with Disabilities.