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The University Consortium Kyoto, a public interest incorporated foundation, is engaged in support projects for students with disabilities, which are in high demand from member universities, in line with the enforcement of the “Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities” enacted in April 2016. This time, with the revised Act enforced in April 2024 and each university providing support based on its approach, we will hold a training session for university faculty and staff on “Handling Students with Disabilities” as outlined below. We look forward to your participation.
Outline of the event
2nd Session
- 1. Purpose
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This training is intended for staff working in academic affairs and student workplaces, providing an opportunity to learn the basic concepts necessary for dealing with students with disabilities. Furthermore, it is not limited to academic affairs and student staff; faculty and staff who have been assigned to support students with disabilities due to personnel transfers or other departments are also eligible.
In light of the enforcement of the revised Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities in April 2024, this event serves as an opportunity to systematically learn about the meaning of reasonable accommodation and the forms of support based on it. - 2. Date and Time
- , November 26, 2026, 14:00~16:30
- 3. Venue
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Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4
(939 Higashishiokoji-cho, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, 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) Faculty and staff responsible for academic affairs or student duties at universities and other higher education institutions
(2) If you understand the purpose of this training, faculty and staff who meet the following criteria may also participate
・Those who have previously been or may be responsible for academic or student-related duties in the past or may be in charge in the future
・Staff from the library department, entrance exam preparation department, career support department, etc.
・Persons in charge of student support with disabilities who have little work experience at universities or similar institutions - 5. Capacity
- 60 people (first-come
- 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/ch2XuNAV6Ss6Vojd8
* 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. - 8. Application Period
- October 22, 2026 (Thu) ~ November 12, 2026 (Thu) (Registration will close once capacity is reached)
- 9. Details and Schedule
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Click here for the outline of the event
Time
Content 13：30 Registration Begins 14：00 Opening Remarks and Explanation of the Purpose
14：05 Topics provided:
“Kyoto Sangyo University’s Support System for Students with Disabilities ~From the Perspective of Academic and Career Support~”Lecturer
Tomohiro Inoue (Kyoto Sangyo University Center for Education for Students with Disabilities)Lecturer
Mr. Kei Maki (Kyoto Sangyo University, Career and Employment Support Center)≪ Content≫
In recent years, in supporting students with disabilities, the importance of support for post-graduation career paths and employment has been increasing, in addition to academic support.
In this lecture, we will introduce the systems for supporting students with disabilities and career support at Kyoto Sangyo University from the standpoints of each responsible department. We will also organize the roles and characteristics of academic support and career support, as well as the differences in perspectives in student support, and consider the intersections between the two when considering student support.
In the latter half, through case studies, participants will examine how to perceive students’ situations and what kinds of support and collaboration can be considered. This will be an opportunity to consider systems and collaboration to support students with disabilities from both academic and career support perspectives.14：50 Break 15：00 Case Study Group Work 16：15 Conclusion 16：30 closing - 10. Others
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Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
Cooperation: Kyoto University Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP)
Thursday
, first-served)
Session 1
- 1. Purpose
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This training is intended for staff working in academic affairs and student workplaces, providing an opportunity to learn the basic concepts necessary for dealing with students with disabilities. Furthermore, it is not limited to academic affairs and student staff; faculty and staff who have been assigned to support students with disabilities due to personnel transfers or other departments are also eligible.
In light of the enforcement of the revised Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities in April 2024, this event serves as an opportunity to systematically learn about the meaning of reasonable accommodation and the forms of support based on it. - 2. Date and Time
- , August 20, 2026, 14:00~16:30
- 3. Venue
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Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
(939 Higashishiokoji-cho, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, 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) Faculty and staff responsible for academic affairs or student duties at universities and other higher education institutions
(2) If you understand the purpose of this training, faculty and staff who meet the following criteria may also participate
・Those who have previously been or may be responsible for academic or student-related duties in the past or may be in charge in the future
・Staff from the library department, entrance exam preparation department, career support department, etc.
・Persons in charge of student support with disabilities who have little work experience at universities or similar institutions - 5. Capacity
- 60 people (first-come
- 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/RgDzKgkTgTdrXK3R7
* 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. - 8. Application Period
- July 14, 2026 (Tue) ~ August 6, 2026 (Thu) (Registration will close once capacity is reached)
- 9. Details and Schedule
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Click here for the outline of the event
Time
Content 13：30 Registration Begins 14：00 Opening Remarks and Explanation of the Purpose
14：05 Topic Presentation: “University Faculty’s Doubts ~ The Difference Between Reasonable Accommodation and Non-Reasonable Accommodation~” Lecturer
Yasuhiko Tarui (Head of the Disability Student Support Office, Ryukoku University / Ryukoku University Junior College / Professor, Faculty of Sociology)
facilitator
Ms. Emiko Dobashi (Chief Coordinator, SDA Center, Doshisha University)≪ Content≫
At last year’s training session, I reported on the faculty salon we piloted at Ryukoku University. The origin of this salon was the many confused inquiries from faculty members that the Disability Student Support Office received daily. “I received a request for consideration for students, but it is difficult to accept this request.” “If I were to be considerate, I would not be able to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for credits. Is it acceptable to accept that?”
Regarding these matters, we answer based on the so-called “principle that the essence cannot be changed,” but when it comes to answers tailored to individual circumstances, it can be quite difficult. The process of providing reasonable accommodations is determined through constructive dialogue on a case-by-case basis, but including how to proceed with such dialogue, there are still ongoing challenges. This year, we were given the opportunity to provide topics, so it is difficult to provide a “one-shot answer,” but we would like to deepen discussions by engaging in dialogue with participants.15：05 Break 15：15 Discussion and Q 16：15 Conclusion 16：30 closing - 10. Others
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Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
Cooperation: Kyoto University Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP)
Thursday
, first-served)
Contact us
University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
Tuesday~Saturday 9:00~17:00
TEL：075-353-9189 FAX：075-353-9101
mail: gk-ml ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @ and send an email)
