Business Overview
In light of the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities, which came into effect in April 2016, the University Consortium 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 high schools and special needs schools (hereinafter referred to as “high schools, etc.”) to connect with universities regarding support for students with disabilities, we will hold a roundtable discussion for the purpose of exchanging information and interacting with teachers of high schools and faculty and staff involved in supporting students with disabilities at universities.
Outline of the event
- 1. Purpose
- For high school teachers who are involved in guidance and support, including education and career guidance for high school students with disabilities (physical disabilities, mental and developmental disabilities, etc.), we will discuss the status of support provided at the university (consideration for entrance examinations, study support, support system on campus, etc.), and then hold a roundtable discussion for each group. In addition, as a faculty member of the university, we aim to make it a meaningful meeting for both parties as an opportunity to learn about problems such as support and career guidance at high schools, etc., and requests for universities.
- 2. Date and time
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024 14:00~17:00
- 3. Venue
- Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd floor hall
Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji Down Higashi-Shiokoji-cho 939
《Access》5 minutes 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 in Kyoto Prefecture
(Full-time, part-time, and special needs schools are not required.)
(2) Faculty and staff of member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto - 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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Applications are now closed.
* Details will be sent by e-mail about one week before the event, so please check it.
* If you are unable to submit the application form, we will respond by e-mail, so please contact us by e-mail.
* In order to refer to the topics to be covered in the group-specific roundtable discussions, please fill in the participation application form with the content you would like to cover from your respective standpoint.
Example: I am worried about whether a student with developmental disabilities will be able to adjust to the environment without problems after entering university. - 8. Application Period
- Thursday, June 27, 2024 ~ Wednesday, July 17, 2024 (Deadline will be given as soon as capacity is reached)
- 9. Contents and Schedule
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Click here for the outline of the event
time substance 13：30 Reception starts 14：00 Opening Remarks 14：10 Topic provided (1)
Lecturer ≪ “Current Status and Challenges of Support for Students with Disabilities at Universities ~Support for Students with Physical Disabilities~”≫
Emiko Tsuchihashi
(Chief Coordinator, SDA Office, Student Support Center, Doshisha University)
≪ content≫
We will explain the current state of support for students with disabilities at universities, including examples of support for students with physical disabilities, along with the concept of mandatory reasonable accommodation.14：40 Topic provided (2)
Lecturer ≪ “Current Status and Issues of Support for Students with Disabilities in Universities ~Support for Students with Mental and Developmental Disabilities~”≫
Yuko Shimada
(Coordinator, Student Support Division, Student Support Organization, Kyoto University DRC)
≪ content≫
Regarding support for students with mental and developmental disabilities, we will explain the self-understanding, environmental understanding, and environmental adjustment that we want to think about at each stage of social transition from before and after enrollment to after graduation.15：10 Rest and movement 15：20 Group Roundtable Meeting (90 minutes)
A practical person involved in supporting students with disabilities at the university will be assigned as a coordinator, and they will be divided into groups to hold discussions. Teachers in high schools and other institutions should prepare issues related to support for students with disabilities in various aspects such as learning, life, and career paths, as well as questions for universities. We will introduce the status of support for students with disabilities at each university, answer questions from faculty members of high schools, etc., and exchange information.16：50 Summary (sharing the contents of the roundtable meeting for each group) ・Closing remarks 17：00 closing - 10. Others
- Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Cooperation: Kyoto University Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP)
Secretariat (Contact)
University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
(Office opening hours) Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
TEL：075-353-9189 FAX：075-353-9101
mail:gk-ml■consortium.or.jp (Please change the ■ part to @ and send the email)
