Business Overview
The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation University Consortium Kyoto, based on the “Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities” enacted in April 2016, is engaged in projects supporting students with disabilities, which are in high demand from member universities. In light of the current situation where there are few opportunities to connect high schools and special needs schools (hereinafter referred to as “high schools, etc.”) and universities regarding support for students with disabilities, we will hold a roundtable to exchange information and interact with faculty and staff involved in supporting students with disabilities at high schools and universities.
Outline of the event
- 1. Purpose
- We will hold group meetings with high school teachers involved in education and career guidance for high school students with disabilities (such as physical disabilities, mental or developmental disabilities), and other guidance and support. After sharing topics about the current support provided at universities (such as considerations during entrance exams, academic support, and on-campus support systems), we will hold group-specific meetings. Additionally, as university faculty and staff, we aim to make this a meaningful meeting for both sides as an opportunity to learn about difficulties faced by high schools and career guidance in support and career guidance, as well as their requests for universities.
- 2. Date and Time
- Thursday, July 30, 2026, 14:00~17:00
- 3. Venue
- Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
939 Higashishiokoji-cho, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-shiru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
[Access] 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR lines, and Kintetsu Kyoto Line - 4. Eligibility
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(1) Teachers working at high schools or similar institutions within Kyoto Prefecture
(There are no restrictions on the type of full-time, part-time, or special needs school.)
(2) Faculty and staff of member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto - 5. Capacity
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(1) 30 participants (first-come, first-served)
(2) 10 participants (first-come, first-served) - 6. Participation Fee
- free
- 7. How to Apply
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Please apply using the participation application form at the URL below.
[Application URL] https://forms.gle/j3oa2nfocgP34WQ17
* Details will be sent by email about one week before the event, so please check for details.
※ If you are unable to submit the application form, we will respond separately by email, so please contact us by email at the contact desk.
* To reference topics covered at group meetings, please fill in the application form with the topics you wish to discuss from your own perspective.
Example input: Worried about whether students with developmental disabilities can adapt to their environment without problems after entering university. - 8. Application Period
- June 25, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 ~ July 21, 2026 (Tue) 17:00 (Registration will close once capacity is reached)
- 9. Details and Schedule
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Click here for the event details
time substance 13：30 Registration Begins 14：00 Opening Remarks 14：10 Topic Provided (1)
“The Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities and the Current State of Support for Students with Physical Disabilities at Universities”
Topic Provided (2)
Lecturer ≪ “Current Status and Future of Support for Students with Mental and Developmental Disabilities at Universities — Considering Continuity of Support and Creating Environments≫
Emiko Dobashi, Chief Coordinator of Doshisha University SDA Center
Yuko Shimada, DRC Coordinator at Kyoto University ≪Content≫
There are many differences between high schools and universities, such as educational content, environments, and the way support is provided. Now that reasonable accommodation has become a legal obligation even at private universities, we believe that understanding and considering the differences in support for students with disabilities between high schools and universities will lead to smoother connections for students.
In Topic Provision (1), we will introduce the current state of support for students with disabilities at universities, along with the concept of mandatory reasonable accommodations and case studies of support for students with physical disabilities. Also, in topic provision (2), we will introduce the “self-understanding,” “environmental understanding,” and necessary “environmental adjustment” required at each stage of supporting students with mental or developmental disabilities, from before enrollment through transitioning to society after graduation.15：10 Rest and Movement 15：20 Group Discussion (90 minutes)
A practical staff member involved in support for students with disabilities at the university will serve as coordinators, and you will be divided into groups for discussions. High school teachers and other institutions are encouraged to prepare issues related to support for students with disabilities in various aspects such as learning, daily life, and career paths, as well as questions for universities. University faculty and staff will introduce the current efforts to support students with disabilities at each university, answer questions from high school faculty and others, and facilitate information exchange and exchange.16：50 Summary (sharing the content of each group’s roundtable meeting) ・ Closing remarks 17：00 closing - 10. Others
- Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
Cooperation: Kyoto University Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP)
Secretariat (Contact Information)
University Consortium Kyoto, Student Support Division
(Office hours) Tuesday~Saturday 9:00~17:00
TEL：075-353-9189 FAX：075-353-9101
mail: gk-ml■consortium.or.jp (Please replace the ■ part with @ when sending the email)
