Employment - Moon Rider 7 Project

New Findings from Disability Roundtable Discussion ~Microsoft Part 3~

The last part of the report of visiting Microsoft. I had a round table discussion with employees who are interested in disability related topics at the company. We exchanged our experiences and tips to overcome obstacles in education, workplace as well as daily life.

Utilize “Difference” of Individuals to Create Big Positive Impact to the Society ~Microsoft Part 2~

Continuously on the Microsoft report, I found that Microsoft have implemented various kinds of systems, programs, and trainings to create equal opportunities and to promote inclusive work environment. I am curious how Microsoft creates a inclusive work environment and how they create great positive impact to the society.

New Hiring Programs to Evaluate Abilities of People with Disabilities ~Microsoft Part 1~

In Seattle, I have visited one of the global companies in high-tech industry, Microsoft. What impressed me is that Microsoft has implemented different ways of hiring process for people with disabilities. One of them is a pilot program to hire people with autism, named “Hiring Academy”.

I Was Interviewed by “Junglecity”, A Local Media in Seattle!

I was Interviewed by “Junglecity”, a local media in Seattle. I have received more feedbacks than expected, and really feel my works are paid off a little bit.

I Visited Seattle! ~Trailer of reports ~

I visited Seattle for 2 weeks in February. Not only research interviews, but also I had opportunities to be interviewed by local media and to give talks for local organizations. This is a “trailer” of reports in Seattle!

The Important Key of Employment for People with Disabilities: Student Internship!

I interviewed Mr. Sam Roux and Ms. Brianna M. Shults who support students with disabilities at Syracuse University, New York. Internship during college students is really meaningful to both students with disabilities and employers.

Huge Gap between Laws and Reality

Interviewed professor Arlene Kanter who has taught Disability Law and Policy Program at Syracuse University for 28 years. More people bring suit in a court in the US than Japan. Therefore, I thought American people must pay more attention to their laws…but that is not true.

Unconscious Discrimination for Employment for People with Disabilities ~Pacific ADA Center Part 2~

Continue on Pacific ADA Center in the Bay Area interview report: “Equal Opportunity” is one of the most important concepts in the US, however people with disabilities are facing unconscious discrimination when building their career paths.

“Everything Is Up To You.” Ideal Working Environment Built on All Employees’ Voice ~Cisco Part 2~

Continue on Cisco headquarter interview report: How can companies create a better working environment for all employees, including employees with disabilities? How can companies build a corporate culture that allows everyone respect differences of employees?

“Volunteer Work” during Working Hour Makes A Company Much Stronger ~Cisco Part1~

Major US companies often have volunteer work based groups for employees. Cisco is one of them. I visited Cisco headquarter in Silicon Valley and asked what kind of effect they receive through “volunteer work”.

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