Ability Development - Moon Rider 7 Project

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.

Misunderstanding or Discrimination at Work and in Daily Life? ~Part 2~

Continuously on the report of “Ability for Success” held on 21 Feb in 2016. Annie and Mizuki have shared “discrimination” that they experienced due to their disabilities at workplace and daily life.

Misunderstanding or Discrimination at Work and in Daily Life? ~Part 1~

We have hosted our first online event “Ability for Success” on 21 Feb in 2016, and shared experiences and thoughts about “Misunderstanding or Discrimination at Work and in Daily Life” in English.

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?

Not Only Technology, but Also Our Mindset, Needs to Be Upgraded ~Part 2~

To continue my report of visiting Apple headquarters in Silicon Valley, the evolution of technology has dramatically improved the life of persons with disabilities. However, the most important key to improve the current issues we have, advanced technology does not seem to be enough.

Not Only Technology, but Also Our Mindset, Needs to Be Upgraded ~Part 1~

Visited Apple headquarters in Silicon Valley and had an interview with Sue Booker who works for Siri Accessibility. I review the issues of employment system for people with disabilities in Japan from Sue’s question.

Three Blocks Slowing Down Independent Livings of People with Disabilities ~Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco Part 2~

Continued report of Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco. Japan has same issues regarding people with disabilities.

Three Blocks Slowing Down Independent Livings of People with Disabilities ~Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco Part 1~

I visited Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco which is one of the centers of independent living all over the US.

Quotas Aren’t the Best Reason to Hire Disabled People ~Yahoo Part 2~

Visiting Yahoo report part 2 focuses on employment for people with disabilities. Gary who has worked for high-tech companies talked about how progressive companies have done for employment for people with disabilities.

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