Business Overview
The University Consortium Kyoto holds the Kansai Student Support Officers Roundtable (KSSK) for the purpose of exchanging with practitioners involved in supporting students with disabilities at universities in the Kansai region.
KSSK was established in fiscal 2008 with the basic philosophy of “a practitioner’s perspective.” The characteristic of this roundtable meeting is that the practitioners involved in supporting students with disabilities will frankly and roughly discuss ideal support, success and failure examples, and ideas and methods in the actual field. The University Consortium Kyoto has continued this philosophy and has been hosting KSSK since 2015.
KSSK consists of providing topics to learn about the current situation and issues of the university, and subcommittees conducted by small groups for each theme. In particular, in the breakout sessions, you can gain insights about supporting students with disabilities by asking the various concerns and questions that the person in charge has, as well as how to provide support, rather than taking the stance of getting some answers. In addition, by exchanging information that can only be shared because of the same region and the size of universities in the Kansai area, it helps to create a network between universities and those in charge.
Outline of the event
Announcement of the 37th Kansai Disability Student Support Officers’ Roundtable (KSSK)
The Kansai Roundtable of Persons in Charge of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK) is a roundtable meeting of practitioners for active discussions, exchange of opinions and information, and build networks on various themes related to support for students with disabilities based on the basic principle of working from the perspective of practitioners.
- ◆Date & Time:
- September 4, 2026 (Fri) 13:00~17:00
- ◆Venue:
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Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall, 6th Floor 2nd Lecture Room and others
(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 - ◆ Target:
- Faculty and staff who are involved in or interested in supporting students with disabilities at universities and junior colleges in the Kansai area
- ◆ Capacity:
- 60 (first-come, first-served basis)
- ◆ Participation fee:
- free
- ◆ How to apply:
- Please apply using the URL below.
[Application Form] https://forms.gle/rz3F2BYzLbpasYfr9 - ◆ Application period:
- July 31, 2026 (Fri) ~ August 20, 2026 (Thu) (Registration will close once capacity is reached)
- ◆ Contents:
- Click here for a PDF of the event outline.
| time | substance |
| 12：30 | Reception starts |
| 13：00 | Opening Remarks |
| 13：10 | Topic Provided “Initiatives Supporting Students with Disabilities at Hyogo University and Hyogo University Junior College” ≪ Lecturer≫ |
| 13：40 | Rest and movement |
| 13：50 | Breakout Sessions |
| A Coordinator Fundamentals
Capacity: 20 people
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| In this subcommittee, based on a preliminary questionnaire, we will provide about 20 minutes of topics on the basics of coordinator work (the most important things to know about coordinator duties) on the basics of coordination and practical thinking, followed by group discussions. While reviewing the basics of coordination, we offer an opportunity to ‘consult and have round-table discussions’ that go beyond the university and ask about everyday confusion, doubts, and unclear things about reasonable accommodations, while sharing honest opinions about everyday situations. We also welcome those with 1 to 2 years of coordinator experience. | |
| B: Is this considered reasonable accommodation? ~Organizing Peripheral Issues~
Capacity: 10 people
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At the support sites, various student concerns are being reported. The content varies widely, such as “not knowing how to use portal sites,” “having trouble maintaining a regular daily routine,” and “not knowing how to write reports.” As a person in charge, it is not uncommon to be unsure whether such consideration is reasonable or to be asked for detailed responses. In this subcommittee, we candidly exchange opinions on difficulties in addressing these issues and initiatives. * Please complete a pre-registration survey to participate. |
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| C Organizational Management as the Foundation of Support
Capacity: 10 people
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To promote support for students with disabilities, it is important to establish an organizational foundation that respects students’ expressions of intent and self-advocacy, while appropriately providing reasonable accommodation. However, in recent years, there has been an increase in cases where support needs cannot be fully grasped by the individuals themselves, so comprehensive management is required, including establishing support systems, promoting understanding among faculty and staff, coordinating inside and outside the university, and developing human resources. This subcommittee will exchange information and opinions on overall organizational management supporting support for students with disabilities. Additionally, participants will briefly introduce the support systems, challenges, and initiatives they are working on at each university. If possible, we would appreciate it if you could bring 14 copies of student leaflets and other materials to share the initiatives of each university. * Materials prepared by breakout session participants (14 copies including student leaflets) |
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| D Consider support for students with developmental and mental disabilities
Capacity: 10 people
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At universities, in consultation and support settings for students with mental or developmental disabilities, they face various challenges that cannot be resolved by reasonable accommodations alone. Support is required from multiple perspectives, including not only academic considerations but also support for daily life and psychological well-being, responses to leave or return to school, and collaboration both inside and outside the university. In this subcommittee, we will consider creating an environment where students with mental or developmental disabilities can continue learning with peace of mind. Regardless of years of experience or affiliation, participants will bring together their daily practices, challenges, and case studies of challenges, and hope to exchange honest opinions with each other. |
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| E. Career Education and Support for Students with Disabilities – With a Focus on Social Transition
Capacity: 10 people
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| In this subcommittee, we would like to exchange opinions in small groups on establishing effective collaboration systems with external support organizations, early approaches such as for younger students, and practical and challenging career education with an eye toward a self-reliant and autonomous social transition. Would you like to share concrete insights and tips that you can immediately incorporate into your work and practices starting tomorrow? We look forward to your participation. | |
| 16：20 | Rest and movement |
| 16：30 | Summary |
| 17：00 | closing |
| 17：30 ～ 18：30 |
Information exchange meeting (*only for those who wish) |
Planning & Management
The Kansai Student Support Advisory Committee is planned and operated by the following organizer schools.
| Name of University | |
|---|---|
| Osaka University | Osaka Metropolitan University |
| Otani University | Kwansei Gakuin University |
| Kyoto University | Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Kyoto Junior College of Foreign Studies |
| Kyoto Women’s University | Kyoto Seika University |
| Doshisha University | Buddhist University |
| Momoyama Gakuin University | |
Contact us
University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
TEL：075-353-9189 FAX：075-353-9101
E-mail: kssk-jimukyoku-ml■consortium.or.jp (*Please change the ■ part to @)
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding 12/28 ~ 1/4)
