June 22, 2009 Afternoon : Lecture “Welfare Services for Persons with Disabilities in
Japan”
Training Report - Decent work course
Five participants took a bus to the Ministry of Labour, Health and Welfare.
Before arriving they had a tour around the National Diet Building to get an idea of the government office quarter.
The first lecture was given by the special advisor of disability issues at the Ministry on the Welfare Services for Persons with Disabilities in Japan.
He gave a comprehensive lecture on the topic, including administrative system of Japan, historical development of welfare services for persons with disabilities, definition and certificate of disabilities, number of persons with disabilities, income security, reform of health and welfare policies and measures for persons with disabilities, measures related education and so on.
He also explained them about the current topic, the law to support independence of persons with disabilities.
Although the time was limited five participants could gain an overall understanding of the welfare services for persons with disabilities in Japan.
When they arrived at the Ministry it was drizzling, but when they left, clear skies received them.
