July 1, 2008 AM: Visit Tokyo Vocational Center for Persons with Disabilities
Training Report - Vocational Rehabilitation Course 2008
Six participants took a bus from JICA Tokyo to Ueno to visit Tokyo Vocational Center for Persons with Disabilities.
Director, Assistant Director, and Head Supervisor welcomed them at the entrance of the center.
After the welcome speech by Director, Assistant Director explained the role of this center.
Local Vocational Centers for Persons with Disabilities are located throughout Japan. The Center provides the vocational rehabilitation services such as vocational evaluation, vocational guidance, work preparation support, OA training courses and evaluation of individuals with intellectual and severe intellectual disabilities. Services provided both for persons with disabilities themselves and employers are support through job coaches and comprehensive employment support for persons with disabilities. And the center also provides services specific to employers such as consultation, assistance and employment management support.
Head Supervisor showed the participants around the center. And six participants became interested in vocational evaluation methods. They could try and experience different tools and learn how to use them.
