Business overview
The University Consortium Kyoto, a public interest incorporated foundation, is working on projects related to supporting students with disabilities, which are in high demand among its member universities, in light of the “Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities” that came into effect in April 2016. Considering the current situation in which there are few opportunities for high schools and special needs schools (hereinafter referred to as “high schools, etc.”) and universities to connect regarding support for students with disabilities, we will hold a discussion meeting with the aim of exchanging information and interacting with teachers from high schools, etc. and faculty and staff at universities who are involved in supporting students with disabilities.
Event Overview
- 1. the purpose
- This event is for high school teachers and other educational institutions involved in the education and guidance of high school students with disabilities (physical disabilities, mental and developmental disabilities, etc.). We will provide information on the support provided at universities (accommodations during entrance examinations, academic support, on-campus support systems, etc.) and then hold group discussions. We also aim for this to be a meaningful discussion for both sides, as it will be an opportunity for university faculty and staff to learn about the challenges they face in providing support and career guidance at high schools and other institutions, as well as their requests to the university.
- 2. Date and time
- July 30, 2026 (Thursday) 14:00-17:00
- 3. Venue
- Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd Floor Hall
939 Higashi-Shioji-cho, Shioji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
<Access> 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, JR lines, Kintetsu Kyoto Line) - 4. Eligibility
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① Teachers working at high schools, etc., within Kyoto Prefecture
(regardless of school type: full-time, part-time, or special needs school)
② Faculty and staff of universities affiliated with the Kyoto University Consortium - 5. Capacity
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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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Please register using the application form at the URL below.
[Application URL] https://forms.gle/j3oa2nfocgP34WQ17
*Details will be sent to you by email approximately one week before the event, so please check it.
*If you are unable to submit the application form, please contact us by email at the contact address provided, and we will assist you separately.
*To help us determine the topics to be discussed in the group discussion sessions, please enter the topics you would like to address from your own perspective in the application form.
Example: I am concerned about whether students with developmental disabilities will be able to adapt to the environment without problems after entering university. - 8. Application Period
- June 25, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 AM – July 16, 2026 (Thu) 5:00 PM (Registration will close once the maximum number of participants is reached)
- 9. Content and Schedule
- Click here for event details.
time Content 13:30 Registration Open 14:00 Opening remarks 14:10 Topic 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 2:
“The Current State and Future of Support for Students with Mental and Developmental Disabilities at Universities – Considering the Continuity of Support and Creating a Supportive Environment”
≪Instructor≫
Emiko Tsuchihashi, Chief Coordinator, SDA Center, Doshisha University
Yuko Shimada, DRC Coordinator, Kyoto University
≪Content≫
There are many differences between high schools and universities in terms of educational content, environment, and the nature of support. Now that reasonable accommodations are legally mandated even in private universities, we believe that understanding and considering the differences in disability support between high schools and universities will lead to a smoother transition for students.
In Presentation 1, we will introduce the current state of disability support at universities, along with the concept of the now-mandated reasonable accommodations and examples of support for students with physical disabilities. In Presentation 2, we will discuss the support for students with mental and developmental disabilities, focusing on the “self-understanding,” “environmental understanding,” and necessary “environmental adjustments” required at each stage, from before enrollment to the transition to society after graduation.15:10 Break/Travel 15:20 Group Discussion Sessions (90 minutes):
Participants will be divided into groups for discussions, with university staff members involved in supporting students with disabilities acting as coordinators. High school teachers are requested to prepare questions regarding challenges and concerns related to supporting students with disabilities in various aspects such as learning, daily life, and career paths, as well as questions for the university. University faculty and staff will be asked to introduce their respective university’s initiatives to support students with disabilities, answer questions from high school teachers, and facilitate information exchange and interaction.16:50 Summary (sharing of the contents of each group’s discussion meeting) and closing remarks 17:00 Closing - 10. Others
- Organized by: University Consortium Kyoto, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation;
In cooperation with: Kyoto University Platform for Higher Education Accessibility (HEAP)
Secretariat (Contact Information)
Kyoto University Consortium, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Student Support Division
(Office Hours): Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TEL: 075-353-9189 FAX: 075-353-9101
Email: gk-ml■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @ when sending an email)
