List of Material Series (No.61~No.80)
- No.80 Research on the Implementation Needs for the Support Offered by Job Coaches and the Roles Inquired by Related Institutions(April 2014)
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- Based on the survey of the Job Coach Support System for the related institutions/facilities, we grasped the effectiveness of the system and degree of satisfaction on result of the support, issues on the job coach skill, changes on the support needs, eligible persons, and summarized opinions and inquiries on the system. We expect this material to be utilized as: (1) basic materials that contribute to the development of strategy and systemic revision by personnel of administrative bodies, (2) materials that contribute to the improvement of support quality by personnel of the vocational rehabilitation institutions such as job coaches, and (3) materials that contribute to the utilization of Job Coach Support System by personnel involved in rehabilitation at medical and welfare institutions.
- No.79 Survey and Research on Actual Situation of Work Support for the Intractable Disease Patients at Health and Medical institutions(April 2014)
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- Considering the characteristics of intractable diseases, which have both disease and disability issues, this material, clarifies more direct and close cooperation method of medical treatment and labor for intractable diseases patients to be employed and to continue working. This is achieved by surveying current situation of the health and medical institutions related to the intractable diseases in our country and discussing the results with experts. We expect this material to be utilized for the establishment of initiative aiming for the formation of common recognition of the issues in both the local employment support organizations and the medical institutions supporting the working life and disease control and for the future comprehensive medical treatment and employment support.
- No.78 Status of Accommodation and Support Related to Employment of Persons with Disabilities at Companies(April 2014)
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- We Clarify actual situation of various accommodation and support provided by employers in Japan through questionnaire surveys, and then introduce how "Reasonable accommodation" are operated in Germany and France where they have Employment Obligation System. Also include the following at the end: statistical data table, free descriptive answers of questionnaires, Act for Elimination of Disability Discrimination, Revised Act for Promotion of Employment of Persons with Disabilities, etc.
- No.77 Survey and Research on the Actual Situations of Local Work Support for Persons with Disabilities - Focused on Prefectural Indices - (April 2013)
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- Statistical data related to work support for persons with disabilities were collected from each prefecture and a document indicating the actual status of the support provided in each area was prepared. Specific situations of coordination within work support for persons with disabilities were ascertained by collecting detailed statistical data and conducting hearing surveys in five prefectures (Nagano, Fukuoka, Tokyo, Okayama, Iwate) with achievements in certain aspects that can be of reference to other prefectures. This document is expected to be utilized as statistical data and as a reference to specific work support networks.
- No.76 Survey and Research Related to the Impremantation of Job Accommodations for Persons with Mental or Developmental Disabilities (March 2013)
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- This research conducted the survey to investigate the need of employers for support for implementing job accommodations for their employees due to the following current situations. There has been an increase of employment of persons with disabilities. On the other hand, a number of employees who are on a leave of absence or unemployed due to mental health problems are also increasing. Under these circumstances, the employers are expected to implement job accommodations that are carefully tailored for an each disabled employee's need. This document introduces the following findings based on the survey results.
An actual case of job accommodation implemented by the employers for employees with mental or developmental disabilities including coexisting disabilities. The resulting effect of these job accommodations. It also summarizes the support for the employers provided by the vocational rehabilitation specialists for an implementation of an each job accommodation.
- No.75 Research Related to Employment Support of the Disabled Who Do Not Possess Disability Certificates (March 2013)
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- This research surveyed the actual conditions of employment in workplaces and support provided at support institutions for persons with developmental disabilities, intractable diseases or higher brain dysfunction, who do not possess Disability Certificates since they do not fall under the category of physically/intellectually/mentally disabled persons stipulated in the Law for Employment Promotion of Persons with Disabilities. This shall serve as a basic material to examine and recognize the actual conditions of employment and support given to disabled persons who do not posses Disability Certificates.
- No.74 Survey and Research Related to Current Status and Issues of the Support System Offered by Job Coaches (March 2013)
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- Current status and issues of the support system offered by job coaches are manifested and is expected to be used as; (1) a basic document that contributes to developing strategies and systemic revision by personnel of administrative bodies; (2) a document that contributes to the improvement of support quality by personnel at the vocational rehabilitation institution such as job coaches; and (3) a document that contributes to the utilization of the support system offered by job coaches by rehabilitation personnel at medical and welfare institutions.
- No.73-2 Legislation and Measures for Anti-Discrimination on Employment of Persons with Disabilities in Western Countries (March 2013)
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- Part 1: USA/UK
Part 2: Germany/France/EU
This material contains lists of important precedents related to the discrimination on employment of persons with disabilities and reasonable accommodation etc. selected by up-and-coming young researchers majoring in labor laws of each western country, and also each country's principal acts and regulations related such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of the USA, the Equality Act of the UK, the Social Code Book IX of Germany, the Labor Code of France, as well as related guidance, manuals for benefits etc. selected and translated by the researchers of National Institute of Vocational Rehabilitation(NIVR). This is expected to be utilized not only by related government authorities but by a wide range of people such as researchers and personnel providing welfare service to persons with disabilities.
- No.73-1 Legislation and Measures for Anti-Discrimination on Employment of Persons with Disabilities in Western Countries (March 2013)
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- Part 1: USA/UK
Part 2: Germany/France/EU
This material contains lists of important precedents related to the discrimination on employment of persons with disabilities and reasonable accommodation etc. selected by up-and-coming young researchers majoring in labor laws of each western country, and also each country's principal acts and regulations related such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of the USA, the Equality Act of the UK, the Social Code Book IX of Germany, the Labor Code of France, as well as related guidance, manuals for benefits etc. selected and translated by the researchers of National Institute of Vocational Rehabilitation(NIVR). This is expected to be utilized not only by related government authorities but by a wide range of people such as researchers and personnel providing welfare service to persons with disabilities.
- No.72 Basic survey for the revision of Makuhari Work Sample (MWS) in response to the diversification of disabilities (March 2013)
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- This research clarifies the actual status of the usage of MWS which has become utilized by various institutions and persons with all types of disabilities, as well as the corresponding demand for revision. This document also serves as a reference for the utilization of the existing MWS and as a basis for future revisions.
- No.71 Research on current status of work support for persons with mental disabilities at medical institutions in Japan (April 2012)
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- Effective work support models for persons with mental disabilities was determined by reviews of studies overseas and in Japan, and also based on a national survey of psychiatric institutions for their medical, life and work supports. The findings should provide clues to tackle challenges mixed of medical, life, and work domains for medical professionals who provide work supports in hospitals/clinics or work support professionals who collaborate with medical professionals.
- No.70 Research on current status of job seekers with mental disabilities (April 2012)
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- It analyzes status of persons with mental disabilities 3 years after the job-seeking registration at Hello Work. It should be useful to gain an outline of current status of job seekers with mental disabilities who registered at Hello Work (e.g. the frequency of counseling for getting a job, the frequency of job placement, the employment rate).
- No.69 Research on collaboration work to support transition from education to employment (April 2012)
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- This report describes and analyzes overview of career guidance at school, system and action to career support, and collaboration works between education organizations and employment supporting authorities. It should be useful to personnel who provide career support for persons and children with disabilities in order to learn about education, employment and career support and to achieve smooth collaboration work.
- No.68 Research on practicability of employment of persons with disabilities in collaboration with companies and NPOs (March 2012)
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- Research was conducted on cases of partnership between private companies, NPOs including social welfare corporations, and municipalities in order to support employment of persons with disabilities. This report may be useful to private companies which are individually hiring persons with disabilities and NPOs which are providing support for employment. Cases with action taken in partnership instead of individual can be helpful to explore new possibilities and ideas.
- No.67 Research on certification of disability focusing on difficulty at work (March 2012)
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- 1. Basic information for administrative offices to make policies
2. Basic information for companies to examine the policy on employment of persons with disabilities oversea
3. Basic information for employment specialists to provide work support
- No.66 Research on diversification of mental disabilities at work and methods for supporting employers (March 2012)
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- This report examines the recent issues related to the diversification of mental disabilities and the occurrence of comorbidity among young workers and workers who are in prime of life. The results indicated that there have been various changes in challenges that employers face at hiring and re-hiring persons with disabilities and also in types of supports that are required by employers due to the diversification and comorbidity. The report should be useful to a person who provides vocational rehabilitation service to employers in accordance with these changes at work.
- No.65 Usage situation and improvement of assistive technology for employment of persons with low vision (March 2012)
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- 1. Learning current usage rate of devises that help employment of persons with low vision
2. Learning requests of improvement and development on devises and software
3. Finding clues to solve eye and body fatigue
4. Learning job types of persons with low vision focusing office work
5. Learning history of CCTVs and magnification software in Japan
- No.64 Research on job search of middle-aged and senior persons with disabilities (March 2012)
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- Middle-aged and senior job seekers with disabilities face problems and there are supports that are available to them. Interviews and questionnaire surveys were conducted with support specialists on this subject. Case studies were made on the accommodations and problem-solving methods, and notes to keep in mind when providing support are suggested in this report. This report will be a useful reference for job seekers, employers that are anxious about hiring them, employment support specialists and job-placement personnel.
- No.63 Research on employment promotion and employment continuation support for persons with mood disorder (March 2012)
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- It compares current support status at local vocational centers for persons with disabilities and supporting organizations for persons who retired by mood disorder and for who wish to return to work. It can be used for basic references for supporting organizations.
- No.62 Research survey on troubles and countermeasures at work accompanied by aging in middle-aged and senior employees with disabilities ? Consideration and arrangement in special subsidiaries (mostly 20 years or older) - (March 2011)
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- (1) To use as basic data for measures concerning promotion and continuation of employment for middle-aged and senior persons with disabilities
(2) To provide examples of consideration and arrangement with business establishments which are interested in vocational problems associated with aging in employees with disabilities and business establishments which feel anxiety in hiring and continuous employment of middle-aged and senior employees with disabilities
(3) To provide examples of available efforts which delay occurrence of problems at work associated with aging with middle-aged and senior employees with disabilities and with job assistants who are involved/ interested in these problems
- No.61 The upgrade of "Let's Try Data Entry"(March 2011)
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- It overviews the upgrade of training software for persons with intellectual disabilities, "Let's Try Data Entry." It explains the characteristics of the software and its newly added functions. It also includes a simple manual of the software and some examples of its utilization by vocational training facilities.