Inclusion

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”.

Society and Disability? The Future of Social Win-Win Strategy ~Part1~

Majority of the world population is able-bodied people. As a result, most infrastructures and rules are made based able-bodied world standard. Most people think ramp is only for wheelchair users. Is it?

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 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.

Moon Rider 7 Project