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.

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Secretariat (Inquiry)

University Consortium Kyoto
Student Support Division
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