Career Building - Moon Rider 7 Project

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”.

How Does A Human Resource Agency Value People with Disabilities? Really? ~Part 2~

In addition to human resource agency, more companies started new business based on employment for people with disabilities, for example consulting firm. They look like they are doing great business while supporting people with disabilities. However, some companies view people with disabilities with old bias and stereotype. How can these consulting firms and human resource agents utilize the talents of people with disabilities with such bias? What is a more appropriate and strong business mission for these companies?

How Does A Human Resource Agency Value People with Disabilities? Really? ~Part 1~

I have visited human resource agencies when I was looking for a job. How do they value applicants with disabilities? I am sharing stories based on my experiences.

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.

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.

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?

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