Professor Takeo Kondo
Specialized fields：
Special needs education, assistive technology, reasonable accommodation, accessibility, universal design
KondoLaboratorySocial Inclusion Systems Laboratory
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With the aim of eliminating exclusionary practices in education and employment and ensuring that people receive the equal opportunities they deserve, we carry out research projects focusing on use of technolog, ensuring accessibility, reasonable accommodation, development of community and local systems for realizing inclusive schooling and employment, and building human capital (leaders with disabilities or with specialized support skills).
related researchesResearch at the Kondo Laboratory
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kondo researches Kondo Research No. 6Sharing what’s new in support for students with disabilities across Asia and the Pacific Rim
Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
We hold an annual international symposium that brings together universities from ASEAN and Pacific Rim countries to share knowledge and updates on the theme of inclusion of people with disabilities in higher education and career.
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kondo researches Kondo Research No. 5Building communities where students with disabilities can “learn” and “work,” and play active roles
Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
A project to develop a national platform of support for students with disabilities at the higher education level. In addition to our consulting service to support students with disabilities, we are involved in a wide range of initiatives in cooperation with universities and businesses throughout Japan. These include establishing standards for support, developing and delivering specialized training, operating a library of assistive technology, and creating bases nationwide to help people transition to employment.
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kondo researches Kondo Research No. 4Creating local models to generate decent work starting from as little as 15 minutes a week
Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
A project in partnership with local governments, businesses, and civil society to develop mechanisms for bringing local job opportunities to people whose characteristics mean that they are easily excluded from regular employment opportunities established for people with disabilities. We are engaged in research, development, and implementation of models such as the “ultra-short-time employment model” (an employment-labor model to provide work from as little as 15 minutes, or one hour, per week in ordinary companies, with support from the local community).
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kondo researches Kondo Research No. 3Supporting the production of accessible textbooks
Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
A national center here to assist voluntary production groups and textbook publishers throughout Japan in producing special school textbooks that are accessible for children with disabilities (braille textbooks, enlarged textbooks, and audio materials).
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kondo researches Kondo Research No. 2Delivering books and textbooks accessible to all
Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
An online library for children who have special educational needs in the area of reading. We distribute audio materials converted from authorized subject textbooks into accessible digital books free of charge to elementary, junior high, and high school students with challenges such as learning disabilities, visual impairments, and physical disabilities, as well as accessible versions of assigned books for book reports.
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kondo researches Kondo Research No. 1Helping young people with disabilities grow into leaders
Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
An industry-academia collaboration project aimed at helping children and young people with disabilities grow into the future leaders of Japan, using technology to aid their transition to university, employment, and a successful career. The project is co-sponsored by Microsoft Japan, Softbank Corporation, Mizuho Financial Group, and P&G Japan.
