Ability Development - Moon Rider 7 Project

Your Performance Evaluation Is Based on Your Capacity, not Your Disability ~Facebook Part 2~

In my report of Facebook visit part 2, I am sharing the working environment for employees with disabilities, my research topic. What is the big difference between companies in the US and Japan?

I Visited the Bay Area in California < Short Introductions >

I visited the Bay Area in California! I will post the detail interview article one by one later!:
【 Where I visited 】Facebook, cisco, Apple, Yahoo, Pacific ADA Center, Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco, Ed Roberts Campus

Treat Us As Equals Because We Are Still People

Disabled Student Cultural Center (DSCC) is a student union at the University of Minnesota. I heard about this center from Diane who works for Disability Cultural Center in Syracuse University. I contacted the advisor, Mr. Jacob Colon, and had an opportunity to interview him in person!

The Place Where Disabled People Can Maximize Their Talents!

Thanks to my friend’s introduction, I got a chance to visit “Interact Center” in St. Paul, Minnesota where people with disabilities work on visual and performing art. I could meet various kinds of disabled people such as down syndrome, deaf, blind, mental health, and wheelchair users. They all welcomed me with beautiful smile.

From Disability Services To Ability Services ~Visit UWRF~

During my research trip in Wisconsin last month, I could go back to my school, University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF). When I was a student and had problems with my wheelchair or other issues related to my disability, I always visited Mark Johnson who is the office coordinator at Student Ability Services. Fortunately I could meet him again which we both never ever expected!

The Limitation Is Not Caused by The Disability But by The Environment

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is a place which provides reasonable accommodations and services for students with disabilities. In Syracuse University, approximately 1,300 students registered with this office. The majority of their disabilities are unobservable, such as learning disabilities, ADHD, and mental health. I had an opportunity to interview the Director, Paula Possenti-Perez.

Inclusion Is Not Enough

At Syracuse University, there is a place called the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) which organizes various events, seminars, and workshops on and off campus to raise awareness about People with Disabilities and disability cultures. I had the opportunity to interview the director, Diane Wiener.

The 10th Big Smile Gathering!

We have talked about: What rehabilitation counsellor is? Public transportation in the States, Canada and in Japan.

Google Japan’s Internship Program Only For People with Disabilities!

I have been visiting companies and interviewing them to understand their policy of employment for people with disabilities. This is my research theme I will start in the US soon. You know what…! I had an wonderful opportunity to visit Google Japan yesterday!

What Kind of Job Can Moon Rider Do?

I’ve used a wheelchair since 7 years old. My parents always told me “you can do anything besides walking.” But as I grew older, I found the things I can/can’t do by wheelchair. One of the timings was when someone asked me about my dream.

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