Fun Sign Language Education Meetup (TERANG) was an event organized by the Social Caring Student Association Student Activity Unit (UPK HIMPS) FISIP Universitas Diponegoro under the theme “Sharing Language, Sharing Meaning.” The event took place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Classroom B.104, FISIP Undip, with 30 participants in attendance.
TERANG served as an educational platform encouraging participants to discover and learn the basics of Indonesian Sign Language (BISINDO). The initiative was driven by the lingering lack of public awareness regarding how to communicate with Deaf individuals. As one of the primary modes of communication for the Deaf community, sign language is still perceived as unfamiliar by many. Therefore, TERANG provided a space for participants to gain both knowledge and practical experience in fostering more inclusive communication.
The event was delivered in an informal, interactive, and fun atmosphere. The program commenced with an opening session, the singing of the national anthem Indonesia Raya, an introduction to the event, and welcoming remarks from the Event Chairperson, the President of HIMPS, and the Faculty Advisor. Following the opening, participants moved into the main session, featuring an educational presentation on Deaf culture and hearing etiquette delivered by Kak Bebe from the Semarang Sign Language Caring Team (Peduli Isyarat Semarang).
Participants were then introduced to practical BISINDO skills, covering everything from the A–Z alphabet and everyday greetings to simple expressions and campus-related terminology. Learning went beyond theoretical delivery with the “Sign and Shine” session, where participants engaged in hands-on sign language practice directly with the speaker. Interactive games, discussions, and a Q&A session further enriched the learning experience, making it highly active and communicative.
Through this event, participants who were previously unfamiliar with sign language fundamentals gained new insights and hands-on experience using BISINDO. They successfully demonstrated basic sign language skills and understood their application in daily interactions. The TERANG event received an enthusiastic response from FISIP Undip students and was made possible through strong collaboration with the partner community.
Through TERANG, it is hoped that knowledge of sign language will extend far beyond the event itself, inspiring participants to apply it in their daily lives as a simple yet meaningful step toward creating a more inclusive, empathetic, and understanding environment.