June 23, 2008 PM : Welfare Services for Persons with Disabilities in Japan
Training Report - Vocational Rehabilitation Course 2008
The first lecture was given at the Ministry of Labor, Health.
It was about the Welfare Services for Persons with Disabilities in Japan, given by Special Advisor, in the field of welfare for persons with disabilities.
He gave a comprehensive explanation on the topic, including historical development of welfare services for persons with disabilities, definition of disabilities, reform of health and welfare policies and measures for persons with disabilities, assistive devices, income security, measures related education and so on. Thus participants could gain an overall understanding of the welfare services for persons with disabilities in Japan.
On the way to the Ministry, the participants passed by the National Diet of Japan.
