List of Research Reports (No.181~No.200)
- No.188 Study on the Current Status and Issues of Employment Measures for Persons with Disabilities in Foreign Countries (April 2026)
- Japanese LinkSummary(PDF/193.89KB)
- This report is a compilation of the results of the “Study on the Current Status and Issues of Employment Measures for Persons with Disabilities in Foreign Countries,” which was conducted in response to a request from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) as a two-year project from 2024 to 2025.
This study summarizes the characteristics, achievements, and strengths of employment measures for persons with disabilities in Japan, based on “Research on Trends of Vocational Rehabilitation Systems and Services in Foreign Countries” published by the National Institute of Vocational Rehabilitation in March 2023, as well as by confirming the latest initiatives in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, and by clarifying specific employment measures for persons with disabilities and their achievements in comparison with those in Japan.
- No.187 Research on the Actual Situation of Work and Support for Persons with Mental Disability and Persons with Developmental Disability Who Do Not Have a Disability Certificate (April 2026)
- Japanese LinkSummary(PDF/635.78KB)
- The purpose of this research was to understand the status of work support provided by work support providers and the reasons for not obtaining a disability certificate, for persons with disabilities under the Act on Employment Promotion etc. of Persons with Disabilities, and who are diagnosed with mental disability or developmental disability but do not have a disability certificate. The findings are intended to contribute to the consideration of measures by the government and the examination of support methods by work support providers.
The most common reasons for not having a disability certificate were that the person did not feel the need for it, that the person had insufficient knowledge about the disability certificate, and that the person was psychologically resistant. The acquisition of a disability certificate, the disclosure of disability, and the type of job to select are considered to be interrelated. Behind the selection may lie acceptance of the disability, self-understanding of the disability, and desire for working conditions, etc.
- No.186 Research on Support for Continuation of Work and Career Development of Middle-Aged and Older Persons with Disabilities (April 2026)
- Japanese LinkSummary(PDF/742.93KB)
- The purpose of this research is to understand the vocational challenges that middle-aged and older workers with disabilities face as they age, and the actual conditions of support and accommodation provided by employers, and to obtain knowledge for examining how to support their continuation of work and career development. As a result of the survey, it became clear that the vocational challenges associated with age-related changes result from a combination of factors, including not only deterioration of mental and physical functions due to aging, but also changes in the home environment and the workplace environment. In addition, it was found that middle-aged and older workers with disabilities engaged in self-management to maintain their health and recover from fatigue, and requested assistance from others. Workplaces provided accommodation for their health management, working hours and flexible leave, and reviewed work practices. Furthermore, with regard to social capital in the workplace, it was confirmed that the higher the evaluation of workers with disabilities, the higher the rate of concrete measures by the company to address their vocational challenges.
- No.185 Research on Effective Use of “Assessment Sheet for Work Support” (April 2026)
- Japanese LinkSummary(PDF/288.41KB)
- As for the “Assessment Sheet for Work Support,” one of the challenges is that practical knowledge for its effective utilization has not been sufficiently accumulated. Given the current situation, the purpose of this research was to consider how to effectively use the Assessment Sheet by collecting practical knowledge on how to use it and examples of its use.
In this research, how to effectively use the Assessment Sheet was examined based on case information provided by work support providers and the results of a questionnaire survey for supporters.
As a result, effective utilization methods were presented, such as preparation and information collection before conducting the assessment, explanation of contents, selection of assessment items and areas, method of joint assessment, and tips for efficient implementation.
- No.184 Research on Current Status and Challenges of Initiatives to Improve the Quality of Employment for Persons with Disabilities in Companies (April 2026)
- Japanese LinkSummary(PDF/374.82KB)
- This research aims to clarify the current status and challenges of initiatives to improve the quality of employment for persons with disabilities in companies and the details of necessary support, as well as to introduce examples of specific corporate initiatives, so that it can contribute to considering policies to improve the quality of employment for persons with disabilities and to supporting companies through support providers such as local vocational centers for persons with disabilities.
As a result of the questionnaire survey of companies, the implementation status of initiatives to improve the quality of employment for persons with disabilities varied depending on such factors as regular/non-regular employees, general companies/special subsidiary companies (In case that an employer establishes a subsidiary company which gives special consideration for employing persons
with disabilities in order to promote and stabilize their employment, and fulfills certain requirements, the workers employed at the subsidiary can be deemed to be employed by the parent company for calculating the employment rate.), company size, and types of disabilities in employment. Companies that employ persons with disabilities provided open-ended comments on ideas and images of “high-quality employment for persons with disabilities in their companies,” which were classified into eight groups.
In addition, through a hearing survey of companies, we obtained case studies on detailed initiatives of companies proactively implementing initiatives to improve the quality of employment for persons with disabilities.
Based on the information obtained through the above survey, we organized the quality of employment for persons with disabilities.
- No.183 Research on Career Reformation in Return-to-work Support (April 2026)
- Japanese LinkSummary(PDF/261.05KB)
- This research aimed to clarify the following three points: (1) the impact of support provided by return-to-work support providers on career development for employees who returned to work from leave due to mental illness (including secondary disability in developmental disability) or higher brain dysfunction; (2) the content of support provided by companies and return-to-work support providers; and (3) the returned employees’ perceptions of the support and the changes in their career perspectives.
The results of this research show that rework programs seem to play a certain role in supporting career development of those who take a leave of absence due to mental illness. In addition, for persons with higher brain dysfunction, developing a deeper awareness of their disability during the return-to-work support process is considered important for supporting the continuation of their career in the workplace.
- No.182 Research on the relationship between employment situation, disorders of persons with mental disabilities, and grades provided on mental disability certificates (April 2025)
- Japanese LinkSummary(PDF/510.93KB)
- This study elucidated the relationship between grades allocated on the mental disabilities certificate, the primary disorder of persons with disabilities, and the challenges faced by such individuals during employment. Herein, three surveys—a corporate survey, an on-site survey, and a survey targeting persons with disabilities—were conducted. Analysis was conducted regarding the implementation (or lack thereof) and effectiveness of, as well as the degree of burden incurred by, accommodations and measures related to employment management for persons with mental disabilities, in addition to various other employment conditions.
Notably, while the implementation (or lack thereof) and effectiveness of, as well as the degree of burden incurred by, accommodations and measures taken, were partially related to the primary disorders of individuals, no general tendencies were observed. Almost no relationship was observed regarding the grades provided on the certificate. Conversely, issues related to employment for subjects were prevalent, while initiatives related to accommodations and measures taken at the corporate level had a facilitative effect on their corresponding implementation undertaken by businesses on behalf of subjects.
- No.181 Research on the Working Life Cycle of People with Disabilities (The Eighth Research Period - Final Research Period)-The Eighth Survey on the Working Life on Young People (2022) and Middle Aged and Older People (2023) with disabilities - (April 2025)
- Japanese LinkSummary(PDF/749.37KB)
- The research project, Research on the Working Life Cycle of People with Disabilities, began in 2007. Over the period 2008–2023, the study was completed following the undertaking of eight research periods, with each period lasting for two years.
Utilizing the characteristics of the panel survey method throughout the eight research periods, this research report summarizes various analysis results that contribute to an understanding of the working life cycle of persons with disabilities.
Analysis was conducted on how employment rates, modes of employment, occupation, working hours, wages, bonuses, and reasons for working for persons with disabilities changed as individuals aged. These results are summarized based on age group (generation) and disability type. Furthermore, the effects of the increased severity of disabilities in middle and old age and the influence of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic are shown, respectively. This report also organizes information pertaining to issues to be addressed.