As part of the 2026 University Consortium Kyoto Joint Research Project, we will hold the “Practical Exchange Meeting on Transition Support for Students with Disabilities.”
This time’s theme is:
“Connecting the Learning and Careers of Diverse Students” — Self-Understanding and Decision-Making to Support the Transition to High School, University, and Society —
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What kind of support is necessary for students with disabilities to understand themselves, choose their own paths, and move on to the next stage?
We hope to provide opportunities for high schools, universities, and support organizations to share practices and challenges from their respective perspectives regarding transitional support, including career guidance, collaboration with related organizations, self-advocacy, and information sharing and handover from high schools to universities. On the day, we will invite two lecturers from the National Institute for Special Needs Education.
■ Lecture (1)
Yoko Enomoto
(Senior Researcher, National Institute for Special Needs Education)
“What to Pass from High School to University”
― To support self-understanding and career decision-making ―
■ Lecture (2)
Mr. Shiken Ozawa
(Senior Researcher, National Institute of Special Needs Education)
“To connect self-understanding to university admission”
― Innovations and Prospects for Instruction and Support in High Schools ―
After the lecture, Mr. Yoji Ota (Kyoto Notre Dame Women’s University) served as facilitator,
“How to Support the Transition to High School, University, and Society — Connecting Practical Practices and Challenges on the Ground —”
We will hold a comprehensive discussion and exchange of opinions on this theme.
[Event Overview]
Date and Time: October 24, 2026 (Sat) 14:00~17:00 (Doors open at 13:30)
Venue: Doshisha University, Imadegawa Campus, Ryoshinkan Room 305
/Hybrid online event
Participation Fee: Free
Capacity: 100 people in-person (no limit for online participation)
Additionally, after the event ends, from 17:30~19:00, we will hold an information exchange session for those who wish to participate.
We hope instructors and participants are free to exchange information about their daily practices and challenges.
Venue: Ammac de Paradis
Participation fee: 5,000 yen (tax included)
Advance registration required
Practical Exchange Meeting for Students with Disabilities and Transition Support
▼ Apply here
https://forms.gle/bCV8Ej7oNywy21cFA
In-person participation will close once capacity is reached.
Applications for online participation and information exchange sessions are open until Friday, October 23.
We hope that not only those involved in supporting students with disabilities in their advancement and transition to education, but also those interested in this theme will join us.
If there are people around us who are interested, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information.
We sincerely look forward to your participation.
Thank you very much for your support.
2026 University Consortium Kyoto Joint Research Project, Research Leader
Makiko Sakata (Director, Diversity Research Center, Doshisha University)
Contact Information
Doshisha University Student Diversity and Accessibility Support Center (Dobashi)
jt-sss01@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
