June 30, 2008 AM : Lecture: Current Situation of Employment of Persons with Disabilities in
Japan
Training Report - Vocational Rehabilitation Course 2008
The lecturer for this morning, became sick and could not give a lecture. Six participants were so
disappointed to know that.
They had no alternative, so program coordinator from JSRPD explained about the following topics by
using a boolet “Supporting the Employment of Persons with Disabilities” published by
JEED.
Employment Situation of Persons with Disabilities in Japan
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Law for Employment Promotion of Persons with Disabilities
- 1) Promotion of vocational rehabilitation
- 2) An employment quota system
- 3) A levy and grant system
- Scope of Persons with Disabilities
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Employment Quota System
- Special Subsidiary System → 3 July
- Levy and Grant System
- Guidance for Employment Rate Achievement
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Organizations which Support the Employment of Persons with Disabilities
- 1) Hello Work → 30 June
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2) Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities → 1 July
- National Vocational Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities → 24 June
- Local Vocational Center for Persons with Disabilities → 1 July
- Employment and Living Support Centers for Persons with Disabilities → 11 July (Fukushima Pref)
- Various Assistance for Employment of Persons with Disabilities

