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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)

What to do if you request not to use Campus Plaza Kyoto to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections (extension of the target period)

If you have already paid the usage fee for Campus Plaza Kyoto and you request not to use this facility to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, you will receive a full refund if both of the following (1) and (2) are satisfied. In addition, if you have not paid, we will not ask you to pay these payments.

(1) Reservations made from February 20, 2020 (Thursday) to September 30, 2020 (Wednesday)

(2) As of Friday, April 10, 2020, an application for use (reservation application) has been made.

New reservations made after Saturday, April 11, 2020 will be subject to the hotel’s terms of use.

Details such as the claim procedure will be communicated to the eligible person shortly.

Closure of the café on the 1st floor

Cafe Kenya, which was open on the 1st floor of Campus Plaza Kyoto, has closed as of the end of March 2020. As a result, the coffee delivery service to the hotel’s meeting rooms has also ended.

The 2019 Foundation-designated research project report meeting was held

On March 3, 2020, we held a meeting to report on the research results of the 2019 University Consortium Kyoto Foundation. Twenty-five years have passed since the foundation was founded, and the social situation surrounding the foundation and the university has changed significantly. Therefore, with the aim of contributing to the review and improvement of projects, new development and sophistication, and the provision of information to Foundation member schools, the Foundation has established designated research topics since fiscal 2015 and has been conducting research by researchers in specialized fields.

In FY2019, research groups on two themes were selected, and their research activities and research results over the past year were presented.
At the debriefing session, visitors listened with great interest to the research on themes such as recurrent education and SD, which are emphasized in higher education in recent years, and there was a lively question-and-answer session

Theme 1) The Role of the University Consortium Kyoto in the Promotion of Recurrent Education in Kyoto: Toward the Establishment of the Kyoto Model
Principal Investigator: Eiko Takeyasu, Vice President and Director, Center for Regional Collaborative Research, Kyoto Women’s University

Theme 2) Tracking the growth of graduates and trainees of various SD training programs and how to systematically train them in the future
Principal Investigator: Kyoto Bunkyo University, Director of Educational Planning Division, Takamichi Murayama

In the future, we plan to publish the report on the results of the survey on the Foundation’s website or in a booklet around July 2020.

The 15th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto Encouragement Prize Winners Debriefing Session was held!

On February 28, 2020, we held a debriefing session for the winners of the Kyoto Prefectural Governor’s Award and the Kyoto Mayor’s Award at the 15th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto!
Find out more here!
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/seisaku/conference/2019-2


University and regional collaboration portal site Gakumachi Station
Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto
http://www.gakumachi.jp/project/conference/

Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Reservation for 2020 March 10 (Tue)

 

As previously announced, facility reservations after April 1 (Wednesday) will
be accepted from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 as scheduled.
In light of the recent situation of the new coronavirus infection, we are considering reviewing the waiting method, so please respond in advance according to the instructions of the staff on the day.

* If you have a fever or other cold symptoms, please refrain from visiting.
* When visiting the museum, please keep in mind “cough etiquette” including wearing a mask.

Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Reservation Schedule for 2020

Campus Plaza Kyoto Notice of Addition of Rental Room

 

From Sunday, March 1, 2020, we will start renting out the 5th lecture room on the 6th floor.

For facility reservations, please visit or visit the museum from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020
We will start accepting applications by phone.

* The reservation procedure is the same as before, and there is no change.
* Please check the details of the 5th lecture room on the 6th floor from the following.
https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/info

Click here for the 15th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto, Japan, and the list of winners!

The 15th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto held on December 15 and the list of winners are posted!
Find out more here!

◆Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/seisaku/conference



◆ University and regional collaboration portal site Gakumachi Station
Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto
http://www.gakumachi.jp/project/conference/

【Finished】2019 Foundation Designated Research Assignment Research Results Report Meeting and Information Exchange Meeting will be held

The University Consortium Kyoto has established designated research topics for the purpose of contributing to the improvement and review of projects, as well as new development and sophistication, and conducts research by faculty and staff of the member schools of the Foundation. We will hold the following results report meeting and information exchange meeting to announce the results of the survey research conducted in FY2019. We look forward to your participation.
(Registration required, free of charge)

 

1. Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 14:30~16:30 (Achievement Report Meeting)

16:30~18:00 (Information exchange meeting *Snacks available)

2. Venue: Achievement Debriefing Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 3

Information Exchange Meeting Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall

https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access

 

3. Contents of the report

(1) Theme 1: Kyoto Women’s University

a) Theme

The Role of the University Consortium Kyoto in the Promotion of Recurrent Education in Kyoto

―Toward the Construction of the Kyoto Model-

b) Outline of research

The purpose of this study is to propose specific measures based on empirical research on the role played by the University Consortium Kyoto in order to build a recurrent education that contributes to solving the problems facing Kyoto by utilizing the research and educational resources of the 48 member universities. In addition to examining various forms of recurrent education that are suitable for the regional characteristics of Kyoto, we conducted a fact-finding survey on employment support for women who have interrupted their careers, training engineers in traditional industries, and recurrent education related to business succession of small and medium-sized enterprises.

c) Principal investigator

Kyoto Women’s University Executive Vice President and Director of the Center for Regional Cooperation Research Eiko Takeyasu

 

(2) Theme 2: Kyoto Bunkyo University

a) Theme

Growth Tracking Survey of Graduates and Students of Various SD Training Programs and Systematic SD Training in the Future

b) Outline of research

Among the various types of SD training conducted by the University Consortium Kyoto, we will conduct a growth tracking survey of all graduates of the current SD seminar and the former university administrator training, which is the flagship training with the highest load in both quality and quantity, and verify the effectiveness of the training. By measuring the effectiveness of these programs and at the same time comparing them with similar programs nationwide, we will clarify their strengths and weaknesses and propose how to build a training system as a university consortium Kyoto SD project in the future.

c) Principal investigator

Kyoto Bunkyo University Director of Educational Planning Division, Takamichi Murayama

 

4. How to apply

If you would like to participate, please join us by January 14 (Tue) ~ February 25 (Tue)

Please apply using the application form on the Foundation’s website.

Application form URL:

https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chosakenkyu/shiteikadai/form-1

 

< Contact>

University Consortium Kyoto Research & Public Relations Division

Tel: 075-353-9130 Fax: 075-353-9101

E－mail:　 shitei-kadai-ml [at] consortium.or.jp
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