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【For University Faculty and Staff】Call for Participants for the 25th Kansai Disability Student Support Roundtable (KSSK)

 

 

The Kansai Roundtable of Persons in Charge of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK) is a roundtable meeting of practitioners to engage in lively discussions, exchange opinions and information, and build networks on various themes related to support for students with disabilities based on the basic principle of a practitioner’s perspective.

◆Date & Time: Friday, September 4, 2020 14:00~17:15 (Reception starts at 13:00)
◆ Venue: Streaming discussion via Zoom
◆Target: Faculty and staff who are involved in or interested in supporting students with disabilities at universities and junior colleges in the Kansai area
◆ Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served basis)
◆ Participation fee: Free
◆ Application form: Click here to apply.
【Application Period】July 21, 2020 (Tue) ~ August 11, 2020 (Tue) *Closed as soon as the capacity is reached
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Applications are now closed.

Contents and Schedule

13：00 Reception starts
14：00 Opening Remarks
14：10

Plenary Session (1)
Topic Provision “Affected by the Spread of Novel Coronavirus Infection” (Dialogue format)

≪ Lecturer≫
Ms. Emiko Tsuchihashi (Chief Coordinator, Disability Student Support Office, Student Support Center, Doshisha University)

≪ Contents≫
In the spring semester of the 2020 academic year, due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, entrance ceremonies and university events will be held.
At first, I believe that you have proceeded through trial and error, such as distributing classes online.
Therefore, looking back on the spring semester of this year, we will look at the challenges leading up to and respond to non-face-to-face classes, and the mental aspects.
Interactive examples of new cases and alternative measures for university events that needed support in the form of a dialogue
We would like to share with you. Based on such cases, we divided into subcommittees and delved deeper.
You will take it home as a hint to consider support for the fall semester.
14：40 Rest & Movement
14：55

Breakout Sessions

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, each university has been offering online lectures and other events for people with disabilities.
In student support work, there is a need for new measures that are not conventional methods.
In the A~C subcommittees, information on the issues and initiatives faced by each university and junior college was exchanged, and the current situation
Discussion on how to support students with disabilities in the fall semester and how to solve them.
and for the purpose of review.

A Reasonable Accommodations for Online Lectures Capacity: 20 people
In the spring semester of this year, online lectures will be incorporated, and information security and reasonable accommodations will be provided.
I’m sure many of you have faced unprecedented challenges.
In this subcommittee, each university and junior college worked on everything from internal coordination to the implementation of support.
Share examples and exchange ideas.

B Mental health of students during the coronavirus pandemic Capacity: 15 people
Currently, due to unusual circumstances such as restrictions on admission, some universities have relaxed standards of behavior.
I think it’s time for a resumption of movement. Students have been unable to experience unfamiliar remote lectures and live lectures.
In addition to the stress and fatigue caused by the change in lifestyle, there are also voices of anxiety about the resumption of face-to-face classes.
If this situation continues, it is expected that various physical and mental reactions such as truancy will appear.
In this subcommittee, while paying attention to the work environment of the Corona disaster of faculty and staff,
This is an opportunity to think about support in the tal side.

C. Support for university events and student life Capacity: 15 people
Many university events, such as entrance ceremonies and open campuses, have to be canceled or postponed
The situation has arisen, and it is expected that the response to entrance examinations will be an issue in the future. In addition, extracurricular
Students with disabilities face difficulties in various student life, such as activities, dormitory life, and job hunting.
There is also the current situation that there is. In this subcommittee, support for such university events and student life
It will be an opportunity to discuss. Faculty and staff members outside of the support department are also welcome to participate.
16：25 Rest & Movement
16：35 Plenary Session (2) Conclusion
17：15 closing

 

◆ Application note: Please be sure to check the following.

< Participation in the subcommittee>

Please select your preferred ranking in subcommittees A~C up to your second choice. Please note that it is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we may not be able to meet your request.

Note 1: In order to reflect the topics to be handled in the subcommittee, we will discuss the problems and issues at your own university.
Please fill in the application form with the topics you would like to be covered.

Example: Points to keep in mind when conducting online consultation on mental health

Note 2: Please include the number of students at your university and whether or not there is a support system (if so, the number of department members).

Note 3: If the capacity is exceeded, priority will be given to those who are first served. The URL of the subcommittee in which you will participate is open.
It will be included in the email sent around 7 days before the event.

* If you cannot send the participation application form, we will respond by e-mail separately, so please contact us to that effect.
Please contact us.

* The personal information you receive will be used only for purposes related to the operation of KSSK. In addition, for the operation of the subcommittee,
Please note that members of the Board of Directors may contact you separately.

 

< What to prepare before participating>

Please prepare the following for the online event.

・ Environment connected to the Internet
・Please have the Zoom application installed.
・Please set the name displayed on the Zoom screen to “Name (full name) of your university or junior college”.

【Organizer and Planning】

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Planning and management: Executive Committee of the Kansai Association of Persons in Charge of Student Support for Students with Disabilities

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL：075-353-9189　 FAX：075-353-9101

Notebook PC (PC) Taker Training Course – Remote PC Taker Using captiOnline Call for Participants

 

In recent years, there has been a demand for “information security” in lectures as many students with hearing impairments are studying at universities, and as one of the ways to guarantee information in writing, there are “note-taking” and “computer (PC) taking” that convey lecture information to deaf students. During this period, the training of student note-takers and PC takers has become popular at each university, but the degree of progress in teaching methods and know-how construction varies from university to university, and some universities are said to have not made sufficient efforts. In addition, there are many universities that have various problems such as lack of experience for takers and securing human resources.
In light of the current situation where many universities are required to respond with online lectures due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, this course aims to learn how to guarantee character information (basic operation method) using two methods: lectures held on Zoom and captiOnline (remote character information security system) as one of the remote text information guarantees. At the same time, we aim to build a community related to note-taking and PC taking, and to hold courses where you can learn about support and issues at small and medium-sized universities.

Outline of the event

◆Date & Time: Friday, August 21, 2020 (Reiwa 2) 14:00~16:30 (Reception starts at 13:30)
◆ Place: Streaming type course via Zoom
◆Eligibility: Students, faculty and staff who are interested in supporting students with disabilities
◆ Capacity: 15 students, 15 faculty and staff members (faculty and staff will only be able to visit)
◆ Lecturer: Mr. Yuni Kubozaki (Remote PC take experience)
◆ Participation fee: Free

Contents and Schedule

13：30 Reception starts
14：00 Opening Remarks
14：10

Plenary Session, Basics, ≪Lecturer, Non-Profit Organization Yuni Kubozaki≫
〇 Understanding of hearing impairment
〇Reasonable Accommodation
〇 About remote information assurance skills (remote PC take)
15：10 Rest & Movement
15：20

Practical Edition (Person in charge: Mr. Yuni Kubozaki, NPO)

Students: Groups of 4~5 people to experience remote PC take using captiOnline
Faculty and staff: Observing the remote PC take experience
16：20 Plenary Session Q&A
16：30 closing

The application has been closed.

 

 

　

 

 

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
【Cooperation】Non-profit organization Yuni

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL：075-353-9189 　FAX：075-353-9101
mail: gk-ml ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @ and send an email)

Reference Information for Reasonable Accommodations in Online Lectures

In response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, I understand that each university is working to implement online lectures.
Based on the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities enacted in 2016, educational institutions are required to pay attention to reasonable accommodations, but we have heard from staff at member universities that they are in a difficult situation just to respond to the current situation.
We have compiled a list of sites that provide useful information on this case on our website, so we hope you will make use of it.
We hope that this information will help you promote reasonable accommodations.

Distinctive Initiatives by Inter-University Research Institutes, NPO Corporations, etc.
National Institute of Informatics

■ According to
the Study Group on the Ideal Information Environment of the University“Cyber Symposium on Sharing the Status of Initiatives for Distance Classes at Universities and Other Institutions from April”

https://www.nii.ac.jp/event/other/decs/

< Overview>
It was
established for the purpose of sharing information on the status of preparations for remote classes among as many universities as possible. Yes. Videos and materials are posted for each agenda item.

Japan Support Network for Deaf Students in Higher Education (PEPNet-Japan)

■ Guidelines for Remote Information Security Support

http://www.pepnet-j.org/web/modules/tinyd1/index.php?id=279&tmid=371

< Overview>
PEPNet-Japan
has compiled a report for universities that are considering the introduction of remote information security support. The following is a summary of the points extracted from the published “Remote Information Security Support Practical Manual” and the outline of
the operation.

NPO Yuni

■ How to ensure remote text information in online lectures (case study of Zoom and captiOnline)

http://www.unikyoto.com/2287/

< Overview>
For students with hearing impairments, a practical method (free of charge) that combines online lectures with text information security is
introduced.

Distinctive Initiatives by University Organizations and Experts
University of Tsukuba Diversity, Accessibility, and Career Center

■ Measures for remote classes for students with disabilities (ver.1)

https://dac.tsukuba.ac.jp/shien/20200409-1/

< Overview>
The Diversity and Accessibility Career Center, an organization within the University of Tsukuba, presents easy-to-understand solutions to each issue that is likely to occur during
remote classes.

Association to Support Online Classes for Students with Visual Impairments

Accessible online lectures for visually impaired students

https://psylab.hc.keio.ac.jp/AOL4SVI/index.html

< Overview>
Dr. Yasushi Nakano of Keio University, who provides ICT-based support for visually impaired students,
 It was established with a group of experts to share their know-how.
It summarizes information for people
in various positions, such as faculty members who are in charge of lectures and faculty and staff who belong to the Disability Student Support Division, and introduces responses and points to keep in mind.

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the posted information, but we do not want to ensure that the accuracy and completeness of the posted information,
No specific warranty is made as to effectiveness, immediacy, or timeliness.
In addition, the staff of the Foundation will not be able to report any disadvantage or damage incurred by the user due to the use of the posted information.
We do not assume any responsibility, and we do not receive any warranty by using the posted information
The user understands and agrees to this.

 

Secretariat (Inquiry)

University Consortium Kyoto
Student Support Division
Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (closed on Mondays)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL：075-353-9189 　FAX：075-353-9101
mail: gk-ml ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @ and send an email)

[For university faculty and staff] Call for participants for the 24th Kansai Student Support Officer Roundtable (KSSK)

 

The Kansai Roundtable of Persons in Charge of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK) is a roundtable meeting of practitioners for active discussions, exchange of opinions and information, and build networks on various themes related to support for students with disabilities based on the basic principle of working from the perspective of practitioners.

◆Date & Time: Friday, February 28, 2020 13:00~16:50 (Information Exchange 17:00~18:30)
◆Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Lecture Room 1, etc. (939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Nishitoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
《Access》5 minutes walk from Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR Line, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line
◆Target: Faculty and staff who are involved in or interested in supporting students with disabilities at universities and junior colleges in the Kansai area
◆ Capacity: 70 people (first-come, first-served basis)
◆ Participation fee: Free (A separate participation fee is required for the information exchange meeting)

Contents and Schedule

12：45 Reception starts
13：00 Opening Remarks
13：10

Topic Provision “Employment Support for People with Developmental Disabilities ~Assessment and Support for the Purpose of Establishing Employees in the Workplace~”
≪ Lecturer≫
Hiroyuki Ikeda
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of School Education, Hyogo University of Education / NPO Osaka Employment Support Network for the Mentally Handicapped
≪ Contents≫
With regard to employment support for people with developmental disabilities, we plan to provide specific listening methods and directions for support, taking into account the interaction with the workplace environment, based on the issues that are likely to arise in the process of establishing people with developmental disabilities in the workplace. We would like to provide one of the many approaches (knowledge and clinical skills) that will increase the effectiveness of employment support.
13：40 Rest & Movement
13：50 Breakout Sessions

A Management Capacity: 10 people
The purpose of this subcommittee is to ask you to submit a questionnaire in advance and discuss the construction of an organizational support system and system. We welcome the participation of administrators who are already in charge of supporting students with disabilities, as well as universities that are about to start an organization.

B Support Coordination—Basics— Capacity: 20 people
We will ask you to submit a questionnaire in advance, and for those who have been mainly involved in support work for up to one year, we will give a lecture on “the schedule and know-how of the person in charge of supporting students with disabilities for one year”. Faculty and staff who are not staff members of the support department are also welcome to participate.

C Support Coordination—Advanced— Capacity: 10 people
In this subcommittee, coordinators and others are involved in the practice of support, and in cases where they are unsure about the appropriateness and fairness of support, they are asked to submit a questionnaire in advance and exchange opinions, and discuss the current status and issues of support in the form of “consultation on anything.”
Breakout Session C “Support Coordination – Application” has reached its capacity

D. Career Support (including mental and developmental) Capacity: 20 people
Exit support for students with disabilities in job hunting, etc., is one of the issues at each university. In this subcommittee, we will consider these issues as the theme of “social transition” and discuss practical examples, issues, and prospects at each university. In addition, on the day of the session, we will invite a lecturer with a wealth of research and practical experience in employment support, and it will be a breakout session based on the situation and perspectives of external resources.
Breakout Group D “Career Support (Including Mental Health and Development)” has reached its capacity

E Small University Capacity: 10 students
This is a breakout session for universities with less than 3,000 students. We do not set a specific theme, but share information on the actual conditions and issues of support unique to small universities, and exchange opinions on measures to solve problems.
16：20 Rest & Movement
16：30 Summary
16：50 closing
17：00 Information Exchange Meeting (18:30 end)

◆ Application note: Please be sure to check the following.
< Participation in the subcommittee>
Please select your preferred ranking for subcommittees A~E up to your third choice. Please note that it is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we may not be able to meet your request.
Note 1: In order to reflect the topics to be covered by the subcommittee, please fill in the application form with information about the problems and issues you have at your university, and the topics you would like to be addressed.
Example: I am worried that I will not be able to convince others that it is difficult to respond to the needs of students with disabilities due to budgetary reasons.
Note 2: Please include the number of students at your university and whether or not there is a support system (if so, the number of department members).
Note 3: If the capacity is exceeded, priority will be given to those who are first served. The subcommittees you will participate in will be included in the email sent about 7 days before the event. Those who participate in subcommittees A~C will be asked to cooperate with individual questionnaires.

< Information Exchange Meeting>
If you would like to participate in the information exchange meeting after the plenary session and subcommittees, please let us know when you apply for participation.
[Venue] Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
[Participation fee] 2,500 yen
* Please bring your own change on the day of the event. We will prepare a receipt with the name of the university. If you wish to include something other than the name of the university, please contact the secretariat in advance.
*If you wish to make changes, please contact us by Friday, February 21.Please note that if you cancel on the day, you may be charged the fee at a later date.

Application Form

To apply, please click here.

【Application Period】
Thursday, December 12, 2019 ~ Thursday, February 6, 2020 (Closed as soon as capacity is reached)

Organizer & Planning

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Planning and management: Executive Committee of the Kansai Association of Persons in Charge of Student Support for Students with Disabilities

Secretariat (Contact)

University Consortium Kyoto
Student Support Division (Hotta, Kondo, Takeda) Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL：075-353-9189　 FAX：075-353-9101

【For faculty and staff of higher education institutions】Support for students with disabilities Information Security Coordination Course (Basics) Call for Participants

Outline of the event

As part of the Foundation’s support project for students with disabilities, we will jointly hold the “Information Security Coordinator Course (Basic Edition)” with the Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP) as follows. Faculty and staff who are interested in supporting students with disabilities are welcome to join us.


◆Lecture Outline:
There is no one-size-fits-all way to support students with disabilities. For example, it is common to provide “information security” to students with hearing impairments, but the specific method depends on the individual needs and the type of lecture taken. Therefore, expertise is required to appropriately coordinate study support for hearing-impaired students. In this course, you will learn basic knowledge and skills in coordinating information security based on examples and experiences. (Click here for the PDF data of the flyer).
〇 Basic knowledge of hearing impairment
〇 Examples of system development (support student training, honorariums, etc.)
〇 Considering coordination methods based on fictitious cases
〇 Experience of support method (PC take, voice recognition)

◆Date & Time: Thursday, March 7, 2019 14:30~17:00 (14:00~Doors open)
*14:00 ~ 14:20 Kyoto University Support Room for Students with Disabilities can be visited (if you would like to visit, please register using this application form)

◆Venue: Kyoto University, Yoshida Campus, International Science Innovation Building, East Building, 5F 5a/5b
*For details of the venue, please refer to this page (PDF data of the flyer).

◆Target: Faculty and staff of higher education institutions

◆ Capacity: 20 people (up to 2 people per institution)

◆ Fee: Free

Organizers: University Consortium Kyoto, Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP)


How to apply

If you would like to participate in this course, please register using the application form here.
* If you cannot send the application form, we will respond by e-mail separately, so please contact us at the contact information below.

◆Application Period: :(JAFA member schools and HEAP partner schools) January 31, 2019 (Thursday) ~
February 5, 2019 (Tuesday) ~
* Applications will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

◆ Remarks: If you need to be considered due to a disability or other factors in order to participate, please contact us at the time of application (application form or email).



Secretariat (Contact)

University Consortium Kyoto
Student Support Division Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL: 075-353-9189 FAX: 075-353-9101 mail: gk-ml■consortium.or.jp (Please replace “■” with “@” and send an e-mail)

【For University Faculty and Staff】Call for Participants for the “AT Library Assistive Device Experience Session”

In collaboration with Kyoto University’s Accessibility Platform for Higher Education (HEAP), we will hold the “AT Library Assistive Devices Experience Session”. On the day of the event, a variety of assistive devices will be on display, and expert staff will explain how to use them.

◆Date & Time: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 11:30~12:30
◆Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, 2nd Joint Laboratory (939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
《Access》5 minutes walk from Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR Line, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line
◆Target: Faculty and staff who are involved in or interested in supporting students with disabilities at universities and junior colleges in the Kansai area
◆ Application: Advance application is not required. Feel free to come at a time that is convenient for you.
◆ Participation fee: Free

【For University Faculty and Staff】Call for Participants for the 22nd Kansai Meeting of Persons with Disabilities (KSSK)

 

The Kansai Roundtable of Persons in Charge of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK) is a roundtable meeting of practitioners for active discussions, exchange of opinions and information, and build networks on various themes related to support for students with disabilities based on the basic principle of working from the perspective of practitioners.

◆Date & Time: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 13:00~17:10 (Information Exchange 17:20~18:50)
◆Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Lecture Room 1, etc. (939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Nishitoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
《Access》5 minutes walk from Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR Line, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line
◆Target: Faculty and staff who are involved in or interested in supporting students with disabilities at universities and junior colleges in the Kansai area
◆ Capacity: 70 people (first-come, first-served basis)
◆ Participation fee: Free (A separate participation fee is required for the information exchange meeting)

Contents and Schedule

time Contents
12：40 Reception starts
13：00 Opening Remarks
13：10

Topical Presentation “Establishment and Framework Creation of a Support Organization for Students with Disabilities”
≪ Lecturer≫
Mr. Shiro Takeshita, Mr. Nao Umemoto (Disability Support Office, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies)
Ms. Sachiko Kuraya (Osaka City University, Student Support Division, University Administration Headquarters, Student Support Section)
≪ Contents≫
From two universities that have newly launched support organizations for students with disabilities in the past few years,
He will talk about the flow of coordination within the university, from the establishment of the organization to the creation of the framework, and future issues.
14：10 Rest & Movement

14：20

 Breakout Sessions
[A Introductory – (1) (2) Capacity: 20 people (10 people each× 2 groups)]
It will be divided into (1) and (2) below, and will be a subcommittee for beginners according to each theme. Participants will be asked to present case studies at their home universities and deepen their understanding of the current situation and issues of support for students with disabilities.
(1) Utilization of AT (assistive devices)
Students will deepen their understanding of the basic knowledge and skills of using AT in support for students with disabilities through lectures, pair work, and case studies. * If you wish to participate in this subcommittee, we recommend that you participate in the AT Library assistive device experience session to be held in the morning of the same day.
(2) Establishment of the organization
We will discuss in more depth the establishment and framework of a support organization for students with disabilities based on the situation at each university.

[B Small University Capacity: 10 people]
This is a breakout session for universities with less than 3,000 students. We will mainly share information and exchange opinions on the actual situation and issues of support for small universities.

[C Developmental Disability / Mental Disability Capacity: 30 people]
Lecture Format
With regard to support for students with developmental disabilities and mental disabilities (especially secondary disabilities based on developmental disabilities), guest lecturers and facilitators will freely discuss the ingenuity and difficulties of on-site support. We will deepen our understanding by answering questions from the floor and exchanging opinions.
Guest Lecturer: Associate Professor Toshishi Nakajima, Graduate School of Education, Saga University / Intensive Support Division, Student Support Office

[D Social Transition (Career Support) Capacity: 10 people]
Exit support for students with disabilities in job hunting, etc., is one of the issues at each university. In this subcommittee, we will consider these issues as the theme of “social transition” and discuss practical examples, issues, and prospects at each university. In addition, on the day of the meeting, we will invite related parties from employment transition support organizations to hold breakout sessions based on the situation and perspectives of off-campus resources.
16：50 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
17：00 closing

 

◆ Application note: Please be sure to check the following.
< Participation in the subcommittee>
Please select your preferred ranking in subcommittees A~D up to your third choice. Please note that it is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we may not be able to meet your request.
Note 1: In order to reflect the topics to be covered by the subcommittee, please fill in the application form with information about the problems and issues you have at your university, and the topics you would like to be addressed.
Example: I am worried that I will not be able to convince others that it is difficult to respond to the needs of students with disabilities due to budgetary reasons.
Note 2: Please include the number of students at your university and whether or not there is a support system (if so, the number of department members).
Note 3: If the capacity is exceeded, priority will be given to those who are first served. The subcommittees you will participate in will be included in the email sent about one week before the event.

information exchange meeting>
[Venue] “La Café Kenya” (Campus Plaza Kyoto 1F)
[Participation fee] 2,500 yen
* Please bring your own change on the day of the event. We will prepare a receipt with the name of the university. If you wish to include something other than the name of the university, please contact the secretariat in advance.
*If you wish to make changes, please contact us by Friday, February 22. Please note that any subsequent changes will incur a cancellation fee (full cost).

Application Form

To apply, please click here.

【Application Period】
Friday, January 11, 2019 ~ Thursday, February 14, 2019

Organizer and Cooperation

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Cooperation: Higher Education Accessibility Platform (Center for Student Support, Kyoto University)

Secretariat (Contact)

University Consortium Kyoto
Student Support Division (Person in charge: Hotta) Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL：075-353-9189 FAX：075-353-9101
mail: kssk-jimukyoku-ml■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @ and send an email)

【For high school teachers and university faculty and staff】Call for participants for the “Roundtable on Support for Students with Disabilities at Universities”


In light of the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities, which came into effect in April 2016, the University Consortium Kyoto is working on projects related to support for students with disabilities, which are in high demand from member universities. In light of the fact that there are few opportunities for high schools and special needs schools (hereinafter referred to as “high schools, etc.”) and universities to connect with support for students with disabilities, we have decided to hold a roundtable discussion for the purpose of exchanging information and interacting with high school teachers and faculty and staff involved in supporting students with disabilities at universities.


Outline of the event


Date & Time

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 15:00~17:00
Venue

Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
(939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Nishitoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
《Access》5 minutes walk from Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR Line, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Who should attend?

(1) Teachers working at high schools in Kyoto Prefecture
(Full-time, part-time, and special needs schools do not matter.)
(2) Faculty and staff members of the University Consortium Kyoto who are in charge of supporting students with disabilities at member universities
Occupancy

(1) 40 people (first-come, first-served basis)
(2) 10~15 students (5 universities or more)
Participation Fee free


Contents and Schedule

time Contents
14：30 Reception starts
15：00 Opening Remarks
15：10

Topical Presentation “The Current Situation and Challenges of Support for Students with Disabilities in Universities”
≪ Lecturer≫
Ms. Emiko Tsuchihashi (Mainly providing topics related to support for students with physical disabilities)
(Doshisha University, Student Support Center, Office for Students with Disabilities, Chief Coordinator for Students with Disabilities)
Jun Murata (Providing topics related to support for students with developmental disabilities)
(Associate Professor, Student Support Center, Kyoto University)
≪ Contents≫
He will talk about the current situation and challenges of support for students with disabilities at universities in the Kyoto area and elsewhere.
15：50 Rest & Movement

16：00

 Group discussions (2 times × 25 minutes)

You will be divided into small groups and have a discussion. Teachers of high schools and other institutions should be prepared to answer questions about issues and questions about support for students with disabilities in various aspects such as learning, life, and career paths. Faculty and staff of universities will be asked to introduce the status of efforts to support students with disabilities at each university, and to answer questions and other questions from faculty members of high schools and other institutions, and to exchange information and exchanges.
16：50 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
17：00 closing

◆ Application note: Please be sure to check the following.
< About the roundtable discussion by group>
In order to refer to the topics covered in the group-by-group roundtable discussions, please fill out the application form with the content you would like to cover from your own standpoint.
Students with developmental disabilities are concerned about whether they will be able to adapt to the environment without problems after entering university.

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【Application Period】
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 ~ Thursday, November 22, 2018

Organizer and Cooperation

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Cooperation: Higher Education Accessibility Platform (Center for Student Support, Kyoto University)

Secretariat (Contact)

University Consortium Kyoto
Student Support Division (in charge: Kurashige / Hotta) Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL：075-353-9189 FAX：075-353-9101
mail: gk-ml ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @ and send an email)



 

【For those in charge of university maintenance and administration】Study session “Facility Support for Students with Disabilities ~Thinking about Accessibility~” was held on March 2

　
This time, the Kyoto Student Exchange Division of the University Consortium held a study session titled “Facility Support for Students with Disabilities ~Thinking about Accessibility~” with the aim of providing a place for facility managers at each school to exchange opinions with a focus on “Facility Support for Students with Disabilities.”
At the beginning of the session, Mr. Jun Murata (Associate Professor, Center for Student Support, Kyoto University, Chief Coordinator of the Support Room for Students with Disabilities) and Mr. Satoshi Yoshida (Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University) gave lectures on laws and systems to support students with disabilities, as well as sharing case studies on facilities in Japan and overseas. After that, the participants were divided into groups to exchange opinions on not only legal compliance, but also “accessibility,” “facilities that are easy for students with disabilities to use,” and “proactive improvement measures and reasonable accommodations when constructing or renovating facilities.”


summary

Date

Friday, March 2, 2018 13:00~17:00 (~18:00 Information Exchange Meeting)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto (5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1)
Organizer University Consortium Kyoto
Remarks Free and first-come, first-served (capacity 15 people, 15 participants)

Schedule for the day

time substance
14:30 Lecture
(1) “Considering support at universities based on the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities”
≪ Lecturer≫ Jun Murata (Associate Professor, Student Support Center, Kyoto University, Chief Coordinator, Support Room for Students with Disabilities)
* Click here for the materials of Mr. Murata’s lecture.
(2) “Legal Compliance and Accessibility for Students with Disabilities”
≪ Lecturer≫ Satoshi Yoshida (Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University)
* Click here for Mr. Yoshida’s lecture materials.
15:30 “Exchange of Opinions on New Construction and Renovation of Facilities (Group Discussion)” ≪Guest ≫ Mr. Eiji Yamamoto (President, i-Collaboration, Non-Profit Organization, Wheelchair User) Chika Sekine (Visiting Professor, Social Innovation Course, Graduate School of Policy Studies, Faculty of Policy Studies, Doshisha University)
16:30 Sharing of the results of the exchange of opinions and question-and-answer session
16:50 Summary
17:00 After the meeting, there will be a networking event (~18:00)

achievements

Number of participants in the meeting: 15 in total
(1) Member universities and junior colleges: 13 students in total

(2) Non-member universities and junior colleges: 2 students in total

summary

This time, we held a study session titled “Facility Support for Students with Disabilities ~Thinking about Accessibility~” with the main participants in charge of university facilities, rather than those in charge of supporting students with disabilities. The capacity of 15 people was filled, and there were participants from large universities, small universities, art universities, and other prefectures, and wheelchair users Eiji Yamamoto (President, iCollaboration, a specified non-profit organization) and Chika Sekine (Visiting Professor, Social Innovation Course, Graduate School of Policy Sciences, Faculty of Policy Studies, Doshisha University) also participated as guests.
After the presentation of the topic, a group discussion was held, including the sharing of case studies from each school. From the perspective of being in charge of supporting students with disabilities, there were opportunities to share case studies and experiences at the Kansai Conference of Persons in Charge of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK), but there have never been opportunities for facility staff to gather from the perspective of “support for students with disabilities,” and participants were seen actively exchanging opinions, such as questions they had felt on a daily basis and reaffirming their own school’s initiatives.
At the information exchange meeting that followed, they were seen talking about the challenges and future of each university.

The University Consortium Kyoto plans to continue to develop initiatives to support students with disabilities from various perspectives.