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【For University Faculty and Staff】Call for Participants for the 25th Kansai Conference on Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK)

 

 

The Kansai Roundtable of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK) is a gathering of practitioners for lively discussions, exchanges of opinions and information, and builds networks on various themes related to support for students with disabilities, based on the basic principle of a working person's perspective.

◆Date & Time: Friday, September 4, 2020, 14:00~17:15 (Reception opens at 13:00) ◆Venue: Streaming roundtable via
Zoom ◆Target: Faculty and staff
members 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: Please click here to apply
. 【Application Period】2020/7/21(Tue)~2020/8/11(Tue) ※Deadline will be
closed as soon as the capacity is reached. Application acceptance has ended　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.

Contents & Schedule

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

Plenary Session (1) Topic provided "Affected by the spread of new coronavirus infection" (dialogue format)

≪Lecturer≫
Emiko Tsuchihashi (Chief Coordinator, Support Office for Students with Disabilities, Student Support Center, Doshisha University)

≪Contents≫
In the spring semester of the 2020 academic year, due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we have been proceeding through trial and error, such as holding entrance ceremonies and university events
, and distributing classes online.
Therefore, looking back on this spring semester, we would like to share examples
in a dialogue format about the challenges leading up to non-face-to-face classes and responses, new cases that require mental support,
and alternative measures for university events. Based on these cases,
subcommittees will dig deeper and take them home as hints for considering support for the fall semester.
14：40 Rest and move
14：55

Breakout Sessions

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, universities are required to take new measures that are not conventional in their support services for students with disabilities
, such as online lectures.
The purpose of the A~C subcommittee is to exchange information on the issues and initiatives faced by each university and junior college, and to discuss and discuss how to support students with disabilities under
the current situation, the issues expected in the fall semester, and how to
solve them.

A Reasonable Accommodation in Online Lectures Capacity: 20 people In the spring semester of this academic year, online lectures were incorporated, and many people
may have faced unprecedented challenges such as
information security and the provision of reasonable accommodation.
In this subcommittee, we will share examples of efforts by each university and junior college, from internal coordination to the implementation of
support, and exchange opinions.
  
B About the mental health of students in the corona disaster Capacity: 15 people
Currently, due to unusual situations such as admission restrictions, some universities are beginning to move toward resuming regular classes
, such as relaxing behavioral standards. Students express not only stress and fatigue from unfamiliar remote lectures and changes in their lifestyles
, but also anxiety about the resumption of face-to-face classes.
If this situation continues, it is expected that various mental and physical reactions such as truancy will appear.
This subcommittee will be an opportunity for faculty and staff to think about mental support for students
while paying attention to the work environment of the Corona disaster.

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. There is a situation, and it is expected that dealing with entrance examinations will be an issue in the future. In addition, students with disabilities face difficulties
in various aspects of student life, such as extracurricular
activities, dormitory life, and job hunting. This subcommittee is an opportunity to discuss such university events and support
for student life. Faculty and staff members other than the support department are also welcome to participate.
 
16：25 Rest and move
16：35 Plenary Session (2) Conclusion
17：15 closing

 

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

Participation in <Subcommittee>

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

【Note 1】In order to reflect the topics to be covered by the subcommittee, please enter your university's problems, issues, topics you would like to cover,
etc. in the participation application form.

　　Example: Points to note when conducting online mental consultation

【Note 2】Please indicate in advance the number of students at your university and whether there is a support system (if so, the number of section staff).

【Note 3】If the capacity is exceeded, priority will be given to the first-come, first-served participant. The URL of the subcommittee you will participate in will be included in the email sent about 7 days before the opening
of the event.

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

* The personal information you provide will be used only for purposes related to the operation of KSSK. Please note that for the
operation of the subcommittee, the members of the executive committee may contact you separately.

 

<What should you prepare before participating>

Please prepare the following for the online event.

・ Environment
connected to the Internet ・ Please install the Zoom application.
・ Please set the name displayed on the Zoom screen as "Your university / junior college name (full name)".

 

【Organizer, Planning and Management】

　Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Planning and Management: Kansai Student Support Staff with Disabilities Executive Committee

Contact information

University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
Reception hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00 〒600-8216
Campus Plaza Kyoto
, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto TEL:075-353-9189 FAX:075-353-9101

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

 

In recent years, as many deaf students have been studying at universities, there has been a demand for "information security" in lectures, and as one of the information guarantees through text, there are "note-taking" and "personal computer (PC) take" that convey information about lectures to deaf students. During this period, the training of student note-takers and PC takers has become popular at each university, but the teaching method and the progress of building know-how vary from university to university, and some universities are said to have not been able to make sufficient efforts. In addition, there are many universities that have various problems such as lack of experience of 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 a method (basic operation method) for character information security using two types of remote character information guarantee: lectures held on Zoom and captiOnline (remote character information guarantee system). 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 the state of 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 opens at 13:30) ◆Place: Streamed course
via Zoom ◆Target: Students, faculty and staff interested in supporting students with disabilities ◆Capacity: 15 students, 15 faculty and staff (faculty and staff
only)

◆Lecturer: NPO Yuni　Mr. Kubozaki (Remote PC Take Experience)
◆Participation fee: Free

Contents & Schedule

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

Plenary Meeting / Basic Lecturer ≪ NPO Yuni Kubozaki≫ 〇 Understanding
of hearing impairment 〇 About
reasonable accommodation
〇 About remote information security skills (remote PC take)
15：10 Rest and move
15：20

Practical (Contact: NPO Yuni Kubozaki)

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

Application has been closed.

 

 

　<Reference>

　

 

 

【Organizer】University Consortium Kyoto
【Cooperation】NPO Yuni

Contact information

Consortium of Universities Kyoto Student Support Division
Reception hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00 〒600-8216
Campus Plaza Kyoto
, Shimogyo-ku, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji Sagaru TEL:075-353-9189 FAX:075-353-9101
mail:gk-ml■consortium.or.jp (please change the ■ part to @ and send an email)

Reference information for tackling reasonable accommodation 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 make efforts with an eye on reasonable accommodation, but we have received comments from staff members of member universities who are in charge of some practical operations that "the current situation alone is severe."
We have compiled a list of sites on the Foundation's website that disseminate useful information about the case, so we hope you will make use of them.
We hope that this information will help you promote reasonable accommodation.

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

■ According to the
Study Group on the Information Environment of Universities "Cyber Symposium on Sharing the Status of Initiatives for Remote Classes at Universities and Other Institutions from April"

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

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

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

■Remote Information Security Support Guidelines

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

< Overview>
 PEPNet-Japan introduces an overview
of the operation of the "Remote Information Security Support Practice Manual" edited and
published by PEPNet-Japan for universities that are considering the introduction of Remote Information Security Support.

NPO Yuni

■Method of remote character information security in online lectures (case study of Zoom and captiOnline)

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

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

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

■Handling of remote classes assuming students with disabilities (ver.1)

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

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

Association to Support Online Classes for Visually Impaired Students

Accessible online lectures for visually impaired students

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

< Overview>
 It was established to share know-how with experts led by
Professor Yasushi Nakano of Keio University, who provides ICT-based support to visually impaired students.
It summarizes information for people
in various positions, such as faculty members in charge of lectures and faculty members belonging to the Support Division for Students with Disabilities, and introduces responses and points to note.

<Disclaimer>

Although TABF strives to ensure the completeness
of the posted information, it does not specifically guarantee the accuracy, completeness, validity, immediacy, or timeliness of the posted information.
In addition, the user understands and agrees that the staff of the Foundation shall not be liable for any disadvantage or damage incurred by the user as a result of the use of the
posted information, and shall not receive any guarantee by using the posted information
.

 

Secretariat (Inquiry)

University Consortium
Kyoto Student Support Division
Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (closed on Mondays)
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji Sagaru Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9189 FAX:075-353-9101
mail:gk-ml■consortium.or.jp (please change the ■ part to @ and send an email)

< Cancelled > [For University Faculty and Staff] Call for participants for the 24th Kansai Conference on Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK)

 

　The Kansai Roundtable of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK) is a gathering 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 working person's perspective.

◆Date & Time: Friday, February 28, 2020, 13:00~16:50 (Information exchange meeting 17:00~18:30) ◆Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Lecture Room 1, etc. (939 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)

《Access》5-minute
walk from Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR lines, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line ◆Versus　Elephants: 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 (Information exchange meeting requires a separate participation fee)

Contents & Schedule

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

Topic provided "Employment Support for People with Developmental Disabilities ~Assessment and Support for the Purpose of Establishing Themselves in the Workplace~"
≪Lecturer≫ Hiroyuki
Ikeda Assistant Professor, Graduate School of School Education, Hyogo University of Education / NPO Osaka Employment Support Network
for Persons with Mental Disabilities ≪Contents≫

With regard to employment support for people with developmental disabilities, based on the issues that tend to occur in establishing themselves in the workplace, we plan to convey what kind of assessment and support should be provided, specific listening methods, and the direction of support from the perspective of interaction with the work environment. We would like to provide one of many approaches (knowledge and clinical technology) to enhance the effectiveness of employment support.
13：40 Rest and move
13：50 Subcommittee

A Management Capacity: 10 people
The purpose of this subcommittee is to ask participants to submit a questionnaire in advance and discuss the establishment of an organizational support system and system. We welcome participation from administrators who are already in charge of supporting students with disabilities, as well as from universities that are about to establish an organization.
  
B Support Coordination—Basics— Capacity: 20 people
We will ask you to submit a questionnaire in advance, and we will give a lecture on "one-year schedule and know-how in charge of supporting students with disabilities" mainly for those who have been involved in support work for up to about one year. Faculty and staff who are not staff of the support department are also welcome to participate.
 
C. Support Coordination—Advanced— Capacity: 10 people
This is a subcommittee in which coordinators and others are involved in the actual work of support and exchange opinions after submitting a questionnaire in advance to exchange opinions on cases where they are unsure about the appropriateness and fairness of support, and discuss the current status of support and issues in the form of "consultation on anything."
Session C "Support Coordination—Advanced" has
 
reached its capacity. D Career support (including mental and developmental development) Capacity: 20 people
Exit support for students with disabilities for 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 event, lecturers with abundant research achievements and practical experience in employment support will be invited to the subcommittee based on the status and perspectives of external resources.
Session D "Career Support (including Mental and Development)" has
 
reached its capacity E Small Universities Capacity: 10 This
is a subcommittee for universities with 3,000 or fewer students. Without setting a specific theme, we will share information on the actual state of support and issues unique to small universities, and exchange opinions on measures to solve problems.
16：20 Rest and move
16：30 Summary
16：50 closing
17：00 Information exchange meeting (ends at 18:30)

◆Application Note: Please be sure to check the following.
< Participation in Subcommittees>
Please select your desired ranking in Subcommittee A~E up to your third choice. Please note that we may not be able to meet your request because it will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
【Note 1】In order to reflect the topics to be covered by the subcommittee, please enter your university's problems, issues, topics you would like to cover, etc. in the participation application form.
Example: I am worried that the other party will not be convinced that it is difficult to respond to what students with disabilities are asking in terms of budget.
【Note 2】Please indicate in advance the number of students at your university and whether there is a support system (if so, the number of section staff).
【Note 3】If the capacity is exceeded, priority will be given to the first-come, first-served participant. The breakout session 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 the individual questionnaire.

<About the information exchange meeting >
If you would like to participate in the information exchange meeting after the plenary meeting or subcommittee, please let us know when you apply for participation.
[Venue] Campus Plaza Kyoto 2F 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 a name 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

Please click

here to apply 【Application Period】 2019/12/12(Thu)~
2020/2/6(Thu) (Deadline will be closed as soon as capacity is reached)

Organizer, Planning and Operation
    

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Planning and Management: Kansai Student Support Staff with Disabilities Executive Committee

Secretariat (Contact)

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

【For faculty and staff of higher education institutions】Recruitment of participants for the Information Security Coordination Course (Basic Edition) for Student Support for Students with Disabilities

Outline of the event

As part of the Foundation's support project for students with disabilities, the Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP) and the "Information Security Coordinator Course (Basic)" will be jointly held 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 method for supporting students with disabilities. For example, it is common to provide "information security" to students with hearing impairments, but the specific method of doing so depends on the individual needs and the type of lecture they take. Therefore, expertise is required to appropriately coordinate study support for hearing-impaired students. In this course, in coordinating information security, students will learn basic knowledge and skills based on case studies and experiences. (Click here for PDF data of the flyer).
〇 Basic knowledge
of hearing impairment 〇 Examples
of system development (support student training, honoraria, etc.) 〇 Consider
coordination methods based on fictitious cases 〇 Experience

of support methods (PC take, voice recognition) ◆Date & Time: Thursday, March 7, 2019 14:30~17:00 (Doors open)
 ※14:00 ~ 14:20 You can visit the Kyoto University Support Room for Students with Disabilities (If you would like to visit, please register from this application form)

◆Venue: International Science Innovation Building, Yoshida Campus, Kyoto University, East Building 5F, 5a/5b
※Click here for details of the venue ( Please refer to the PDF data of the flyer).

◆Target: Faculty and staff

of higher education institutions ◆Capacity: 20 people (up to 2 people per institution) ◆Admission: Free

【Organizer】University Consortium Kyoto, Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP)




How to apply

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

◆Application period :(Member schools of the Foundation and HEAP partner schools) January 31, 2019 (Thursday
) ~ (other than our member schools) February 5, 2019 (Tuesday
) ~ * Application will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

◆ Remarks: If you need to consider your disability when participating, please contact us at the time of application (application form or email).
 
 
 
  

Secretariat (Contact)

University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division Reception hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00 〒600-8216
Campus Plaza Kyoto
, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9189 FAX:075-353-9101 mail:gk-ml■consortium.or.jp (please change the ■ part to @ and send an email)

 

【For University Faculty and Staff】Call for participants in "AT Library Assistive Device Experience Event"

In collaboration with the Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP) of Kyoto University, we will hold the "AT Library Assistive Device Experience Event". On the day of the event, various assistive devices will be exhibited, and specialized staff will explain how to use them.

◆Date & Time: Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 11:30~12:30
◆Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Joint Laboratory No. 2 (939 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
《Access》5-minute
walk from Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR lines, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line ◆Versus　Elephant: Faculty and staff members who are involved in or interested in supporting students with disabilities at universities and
junior colleges in the Kansai area ◆Application: No prior application is required. Please feel free to come at the above convenient time.
◆Participation fee: Free

【For University Faculty and Staff】Call for Participants for the 22nd Kansai Conference on Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK)


The Kansai Roundtable of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK) is a gathering 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 working person's perspective.

◆Date & Time: Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 13:00~17:10 (Information exchange meeting 17:20~18:50) ◆Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Lecture Room 1, etc. (939 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)

《Access》5-minute
walk from Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR lines, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line ◆Versus　Elephants: 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 (Information exchange meeting requires a separate participation fee)

Contents & Schedule

Time Content
12：40 Registration starts
13:00 Opening Remarks
13：10

Topic "Establishment of a Support Organization for Students with Disabilities and Creation of a Framework"
≪Lecturer≫ Shiro Takeshita Nao Umemoto (Support Office for Students with Disabilities, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies) Ms. Sachiko Kuraya (Chief of Student Support, Student Support Division, University Administration Division, Osaka City University)
≪Contents≫

From two universities that have newly established support organizations for students with disabilities in the past few years,

He will talk about the flow of internal coordination from the establishment of the organization to the creation of the framework and future issues.
14：10 Rest and move

14：20

 Subcommittee
[A Introductory Edition-(1)(2) Capacity: 20 people (10 people each× 2 groups)]
It will be divided into the following (1) and (2) and will be a subcommittee for beginners according to each theme. Participants will present case studies from 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 of students with disabilities through lectures, pair work, and case studies. * Those who wish to participate in this subcommittee are recommended to participate in the AT Library Assistive Device Experience Session held in the morning of the same day.
(2) Establishment
of an organization We will discuss in more depth the establishment of a support organization for students with disabilities and the creation of a framework for providing topics based on the situation at each university.

【B Small University Capacity: 10 students】
This is a subcommittee for universities with 3,000 or fewer students. We mainly share information and exchange opinions on the actual situation and issues of support for small universities.

【C Developmental Disabilities/Mental Disabilities Capacity: 30 people】
Lecture format
Regarding 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 difficulty of on-site support. Students will deepen their understanding by answering questions from the floor and exchanging opinions.
Guest lecturer: Toshishi

Nakajima, Associate Professor, Intensive Support Division, Graduate School of Education, Saga University 【D: Social transition (career support) capacity: 10 people】
Exit support for students with disabilities for 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 event, we will invite related parties from employment transition support organizations to a subcommittee meeting based on the status and perspectives of external resources.
 
16：50 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
17：00 closing

◆Application Note: Please be sure to check the following.
< Participation in Subcommittees>
Please select your desired ranking in Subcommittee A~D up to your third choice. Please note that we may not be able to meet your request because it will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
【Note 1】In order to reflect the topics to be covered by the subcommittee, please enter your university's problems, issues, topics you would like to cover, etc. in the participation application form.
Example: I am worried that the other party will not be convinced that it is difficult to respond to what students with disabilities are asking in terms of budget.
【Note 2】Please indicate in advance the number of students at your university and whether there is a support system (if so, the number of section staff).
【Note 3】If the capacity is exceeded, priority will be given to the first-come, first-served participant. The subcommittee you will participate in will be included in the email sent about one week before the meeting.

<About the information exchange meeting >
If you would like to participate in the information exchange meeting after the plenary meeting or subcommittee, please let us know when you apply for participation.
[Venue] "La Cafe 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 a name 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

Please click

here to apply. 【Application Period】
Friday, January 11, 2019 ~ Thursday, February 14,

2019 Organizer / Cooperation    

Organizer: Consortium of Universities Kyoto
Cooperation: Higher Education Accessibility Platform (Kyoto University Student Support Center)
 

Secretariat (Contact)

University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division (Contact: Hotta) Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9: 00 ~ 17: 00
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto
, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9189 FAX:075-353-9101
mail:kssk-jimukyoku-ml■consortium.or.jp (please change the ■ part to @ and send an email)

【For high school teachers and university faculty members】Call for participants in the "Roundtable on Support for Students with Disabilities at Universities"


Based on the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities that came into effect in April 2016, the Consortium of Universities 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 universities to connect with high schools and special needs schools (hereinafter referred to as "high schools, etc.") regarding support for students with disabilities, we have decided to hold a roundtable discussion for the purpose of exchanging information and interacting with high school faculty members and faculty members involved in supporting students with disabilities at universities.


Outline of the event


Day time

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

Campus Plaza Kyoto 2F Hall
(939 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
《Access》5-minute walk from Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR Line, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Who to participate in

(1) Teachers
working at high schools, etc. in Kyoto Prefecture (Regardless of school type of full-time, part-time, or special needs school) (2)
Consortium of Universities Kyoto Faculty and staff in charge of supporting students with disabilities at member universities
Regular member

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


Contents & Schedule

Time Content
14：30 Registration starts
15：00 Opening Remarks
15：10

Topic Provided "Current Status and Issues of Support for Students with Disabilities at Universities"
≪Lecturer≫
Emiko Tsuchihashi (mainly on support for students with physical disabilities) (Chief Coordinator for Support for Students with Disabilities, Support Office for Students with Disabilities, Student Support Center, Doshisha University) Jun Murata (Mainly on support for students with developmental disabilities)


(Kyoto University Associate Professor, Student Support Center)
≪Contents≫
You will provide a topic about the current situation and issues of support for students with disabilities at universities such as the Kyoto area in recent years.
15：50 Rest and move

16：00

 Group Roundtable Discussion (2 times × 25 minutes)

You will be divided into small groups and have a discussion. Teachers of high schools, etc., should prepare questions about issues related to support for students with disabilities in various aspects such as learning, life, and career paths, as well as questions about the university. University faculty and staff will be asked to introduce the status of their efforts to support students with disabilities at each university, answer questions from high school teachers, etc., and exchange information and exchange.
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 roundtable discussion by group, please fill out the participation application form about the content you would like to cover from your standpoint.
(Example of teachers at high schools, etc.) I am worried about whether students with developmental disabilities will be able to adjust to the environment without problems after entering university.

    

Application Form

Please click

here to apply. 【Application Period】
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 ~ Thursday, November 22, 2018  
 

Organizers and Cooperation

Organizer: Consortium of Universities Kyoto
Cooperation: Higher Education Accessibility Platform (Kyoto University Student Support Center)
 

Secretariat (Contact)

University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division (Contact: Kurashige and Hotta) Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 〒600-8216
Campus Plaza Kyoto
, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9189 FAX:075-353-9101
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【For those in charge of university maintenance and administrative facilities】Study session "Facility Support for Students with Disabilities ~Considering Accessibility~" was held on March 2.

　
　The Kyoto Student Exchange Division of the Consortium of Universities held a study session titled "Facility Support for Students with Disabilities ~Considering Accessibility~" with the aim of providing a place for facility managers at each school to exchange opinions, focusing on "Facility Support for Students with Disabilities."
At the outset, Mr. Jun Murata (Associate Professor, Kyoto University Student Support Center, 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 of support for students with disabilities, and sharing case studies on facilities in Japan and overseas. After that, the participants were divided into groups and exchanged opinions on not only legal compliance, but also "accessibility," "facilities that are easy for students with disabilities to use," and "prior improvement measures and reasonable accommodations when constructing or renovating facilities."


summary

Schedule

Friday, March 2, 2018, 13:00~17:00 (~18:00 Information Exchange Meeting)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto (5F Joint Laboratory 1)
Organizer University Consortium Kyoto
Remarks　 Free, first-come, first-served registration system (capacity 15 people, 15 participants)

Schedule of the day

Time Contents
14:30 Topic provision (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 Office 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 ≫ Hidetsugu Yamamoto (President, iCollaboration, NPO Wheelchair User) Chika Sekine (Visiting Professor, Social Innovation Course, Graduate School of Policy Management, Faculty of Policy Management, Doshisha University)
16:30 Sharing the results of the exchange of opinions and question-and-answer session
16:50 Summary
17:00 After closing, exchange party (~18:00)　

Actual

Number of participants in the round-table discussion: 15
in total (1) Member universities and junior colleges: 13 in total

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

Summary

Information sharing after information exchange in each group

　This time, we held a study session titled "Facility Support in Support for Students with Disabilities ~Considering Accessibility~" in which the main participants were university facility managers, not 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 Hidetsugu Yamamoto (President of iCollaboration) and Chika Sekine (Visiting Professor, Social Innovation Course, Graduate School of Policy Management, Faculty of Policy Management, Doshisha University) also participated as guests.
After the topics were presented, group discussions were held, including sharing case studies from each school. From the perspective of the person in charge of supporting students with disabilities, there were opportunities to share case studies and experiences at the Kansai Conference of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK), but there have been no opportunities for facility staff to gather from the perspective of "support for students with disabilities," and participants actively exchanged opinions, such as questions they had always felt and reconfirmation of their school's initiatives. 
At the information exchange meeting that followed, they talked 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.