This internship report is written based on the writer’s internship experience at
KONEKIN (Koneksi Indonesia Inklusif), a social enterprise in Jakarta that
promotes disability inclusion through education and media. The internship was
conducted remotely from January 20, 2025, to March 10, 2025. This report consists
of detailed descriptions of the internship background, objectives, institutional
profile, internship mechanisms, tools, main activities, additional tasks, challenges,
and recommendations. The main focus of this internship report is the translation of
two inclusive children’s books titled Piknik! And Hira dan Bola Basket from
Indonesian to English. During the translation process, the writer encountered
several challenges, especially in conveying inclusive language, emotional tone, and
accessibility for children with disabilities. To overcome these challenges, the writer
applied the three stages of translation by Nida and Taber (1982), which are
analyzing, transferring, and restructuring. Additionally, to handle micro level
translation issues, such as specific terms, cultural references, and visual language
elements. The writer applied techniques proposed by Molina and Albir (2002),
including adaptation, established equivalent, and particularization. The writer also
conducted reference searches using online dictionaries and inclusive language
guidelines. In addition to the translation project, the writer contributed to
administrative tasks such as writing SOPs, creating audience letters, taking meeting
notes, and managing digital archives. This internship provided valuable experience
in translation, inclusive communication, and professional collaboration in a remote
working environment.
