Business Overview
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.”) to connect with universities regarding support for students with disabilities, we will hold a roundtable discussion for the purpose of exchanging information and interacting with teachers of high schools and faculty and staff involved in supporting students with disabilities at universities.
Outline of the event
- 1. Purpose
- For high school teachers who are involved in guidance and support, including education and career guidance for high school students with disabilities (physical disabilities, mental and developmental disabilities, etc.), we will discuss the status of support provided at the university (consideration for entrance examinations, study support, support system on campus, etc.), and then hold a roundtable discussion for each group. In addition, as a faculty member of the university, we aim to make it a meaningful meeting for both parties as an opportunity to learn about problems such as support and career guidance at high schools, etc., and requests for universities.
- 2. Date and time
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024 14:00~17:00
- 3. Venue
- Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
939 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku
《Access》5 minutes walk from Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR Line, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line - 4. Eligibility
- (1) Teachers working at high schools in Kyoto Prefecture
(Full-time, part-time, and special needs schools do not matter.)
(2) Faculty and staff of the University Consortium Kyoto member universities - 5. Capacity
- (1) 30 people (first-come, first-served basis)
(2) 10 people (first-come, first-served basis) - 6. Participation Fee
- free
- 7. How to apply
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Applications are now closed.
* Details will be sent by e-mail about one week before the event, so please check it.
* If you are unable to submit the application form, we will respond by e-mail, so please contact us by e-mail.
* In order to refer to the topics to be covered in the group-specific roundtable discussions, please fill in the participation application form with the content you would like to cover from your respective standpoint.
Example: I am worried about whether a student with developmental disabilities will be able to adjust to the environment without problems after entering university. - 8. Application Period
- Thursday, June 27, 2024 ~ Wednesday, July 17, 2024 (Deadline will be given as soon as capacity is reached)
- 9. Contents and Schedule
- Click here for the outline of the event
time Contents 13:30 Registration begins 14:00 Opening Remarks 14:10 Topic 1
: “Current situation and issues regarding support for students with disabilities at universities – mainly support for students with physical disabilities”<Instructor>
Emiko Dobashi
(Chief Coordinator, SDA Office, Student Support Center, Doshisha University)
Contents: This
seminar will explain the current situation regarding support for students with disabilities at universities, including the concept of mandatory reasonable accommodation and examples of support for students with physical disabilities.14:40 Topic 2
: “Current situation and issues regarding support for students with disabilities at universities: Support for students with mental and developmental disabilities”<Instructor>
Yuko Shimada
(Coordinator, Disability Support Division, Student Services Center, Kyoto University)
Contents: This seminar
will explain support for students with mental and developmental disabilities, including self-understanding, understanding of the environment, and adjustments to the environment that should be considered at each stage of their social transition, from before and after enrollment to after graduation.15:10 Rest and movement 15:20 Group Discussion Meeting (90 minutes)
A person in charge of supporting students with disabilities at universities will be assigned as a coordinator, and participants will be divided into groups to hold discussions. Instructors at high schools, etc. should prepare support issues that arise in various aspects of students with disabilities, such as their studies, lives, and career paths, as well as questions for the university. University faculty and staff will introduce the efforts being made at their universities to support students with disabilities and answer questions from high school faculty, etc., to exchange information and interact with each other.16:50 Summary (sharing the contents of each group’s discussion meeting) and closing remarks 17:00 Closing - 10. Others
- Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Cooperation: Kyoto University Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP)
Secretariat (Contact)
University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
Tuesday~Saturday 9:00~17:00
TEL：075-353-9189 FAX：075-353-9101
mail: gk-ml ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @ and send an email)
