List of researches on #Kondo Laboratory

  • kondo researches Kondo Research No. 6

    Sharing what’s new in support for students with disabilities across Asia and the Pacific Rim

    Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
    Kondo 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.

  • kondo researches Kondo Research No. 5

    Building communities where students with disabilities can “learn” and “work,” and play active roles

    Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
    Kondo 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.

  • kondo researches Kondo Research No. 4

    Creating local models to generate decent work starting from as little as 15 minutes a week

    Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
    Kondo 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).

  • kondo researches Kondo Research No. 3

    Supporting the production of accessible textbooks

    Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
    Kondo 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).

  • kondo researches Kondo Research No. 2

    Delivering books and textbooks accessible to all

    Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
    Kondo 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.

  • kondo researches Kondo Research No. 1

    Helping young people with disabilities grow into leaders

    Social Inclusion Systems Laboratory
    Kondo 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.