Learning support for students with disabilities

Basic Policy on Support for Students with Disabilities

The university has established the following basic policy regarding support for students with disabilities.

• [Reference] Regulations of the Liaison Council for Learning Support for Students with Disabilities
• [Reference] Study Support Guidelines for Students with Disabilities

Reasonable consideration in supporting students with disabilities

Reasonable accommodation means making necessary and appropriate changes and adjustments to the University's organizational and financial systems, without imposing a disproportionate or excessive burden (hereinafter referred to as an excessive burden), in order to ensure that students with disabilities can enjoy and exercise their "right to an education" equally with others. Based on the request of the student requesting accommodation, the University and the student will deepen mutual understanding about the support content through constructive dialogue, and provide specific support individually upon agreement.

Please note that an "excessive burden" refers to the following. If any of the following applies to your request, it is highly likely that we will not be able to provide support.

• Guarantees of Credit acquisition, relaxation of Requirement for Graduation, etc., which entail substantial changes to the evaluation standards set by the University.
• Those involving substantial changes to the University's AP (Admission Policy), CP (Curriculum Policy), and DP (Diploma Policy)
• All classes are available online or on-demand
• Those that involve physical or technical constraints, or excessive financial or administrative burdens
• Provision of personal equipment and services
• Life support not directly related to the educational services provided by the University

Target of support

Those eligible for support are those who experience significant ongoing limitations in their daily or social lives due to disabilities or social barriers, excluding visually impaired students, hearing impaired students, physically disabled students, sick or frail students, developmental disabled students, mentally disabled students, intellectually disabled students, and other students with economic circumstances.

As a general rule, students who have supporting documents such as a disability certificate or a doctor's certificate that can verify the above situation are eligible. For students who do not fall under this category, we will make a decision on an individual basis after fully listening to the content of the inquiry.

Flow of support

(1) Inquiries regarding support
If you require assistance, please contact the Office for Support for Students with Disabilities Student Affairs Office Student Center of Special Needs Student Support Office (in Student Affairs Office Affairs, 1st floor, Building 2).
 
[Opening hours]
[Monday to Friday] 9:00 to 16:30
 
Please let us know the date and time you would like to consult by phone or email. However, please note that we may have to keep you waiting or we may not be able to accommodate your preferred date.
 
(2) Listening to the details of the support provided
The client's situation and the type of academic support they are seeking will be discussed during the interview.
 
(3) Formulation of a support plan
When a student applies for consultation, we will fully respect the student's wishes and the academic support they require, and then consult with the student's faculty and relevant departments to formulate a support plan.
 
(4) Reaching consensus and deciding on support content
The content of the support will be decided after providing sufficient opportunity for explanation to the client so that a common understanding and agreement can be reached regarding the formulated support plan.
 
(5) Implementation of support
Based on the support content decided upon, the relevant departments will implement support for classes, exams, and other course-related matters, support for student life, and support for finding a job.

Details of support

The administrative department currently provides the following support.

Orientation/Course Registration Guidance <Academic Center, Student Center (Special Needs Student Support Office), Facilities Division, International Center >

At the time of admission procedures, we will have a meeting to confirm and coordinate your requirements.

• Creating explanatory materials
• Arrangement of sign language interpreters
• Communication and coordination with caregivers
• Supplementary information session held as necessary

Course Registration/Classes/Examinations <Academic Center, Student Center (Special Needs Student Support Office), Facilities Division >

Based on the discussion at the time of enrollment, we provide the following support regarding classes.
 

• Note taking, preparation for UD talk, arrangement of sign language interpreters and support staff, etc.
• Securing seats in the classroom (for the student and caregiver), preparing waiting rooms, and permission to leave during class, etc.
• Assistance and support for the creation of teaching materials and materials (Braille translation, Braille printing, etc.)
• Check with the faculty member in charge of the subject about taking the exam in a separate room, extending the time, etc.

Student Life Support < Student Center (Special Needs Student Support Office), Health Services Office, Facilities Division >

In addition to classes, support for academic affairs (entrance ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, etc.) is as follows.

• On-campus mobility assistance, parking permit
• Improvement of campus facilities
• counseling

Employment support (Career Center, Special Needs Student Support Office)

We provide the following support in cooperation with on-campus and off-campus organizations (Hello Work, support groups for persons with disabilities, etc.).

• Introduction of jobs for people with disabilities
• Individual interview

Learning Support Facility Map for Persons with Disabilities

• Information on barrier-free toilets

Review of reasonable accommodation

In principle, the details of support and intentions to continue or terminate will be confirmed before the start of the semester.
We will thoroughly verify the status of students who apply for support and take appropriate action, including reviewing the support we have provided up to that point.
Furthermore, even if a student's situation changes during the semester, we will listen to and confirm the academic support they require again, and will be flexible enough to change the support content that has already been decided upon.
*If the requested academic support constitutes an "excessive burden," we may not be able to provide the academic support you request.

In addition to the above, the content and nature of reasonable accommodation will change depending on the student's own physical and mental condition, as well as changes in the educational environment and social situation.
Therefore, it is possible that the support content that has been agreed upon will be reviewed through dialogue depending on the situation.