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Disabled Student Services Office

Through cooperation with each undergraduate school and graduate school, The Disabled Student Services Office (DSSO) provides necessary essential academic support to disabled students (with hearing impairments/ visual impairments/ limitations in mobility) who studying at WASEDA University through cooperation with each undergraduate school and graduate school.

Contact Information and Office Hours

Address：　#105 Building No.7, Waseda Campus

1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku Ward

Tokyo 169-8050, Japan MAP

Office Hours：　Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00 (Closed on weekends)

E-mail：　shienshitsu@list.waseda.jp

FAX：　03-5286-0642

TEL：　03-5286-3747

Services Provided to Disabled Students

Primary Services

Coordination of arrangements and accommodation during final exams
Conveying necessary information to faculty members for special arrangements during classes
Providing disabled students with various types of information
Holding individual consultations, as needed

Hearing Impairments

Note-taking: An interpreting method where two note-takers will sit next to a hearing-impaired student and alternate taking notes of the audible information on loose-leaf paper. The note-taker not actively taking notes will check over the notes by making appropriate annotations, making corrections, etc.
PC note-taking: A method of taking notes using a PC. As with normal note-taking, the note-taker not actively taking notes will check over the notes by making appropriate annotations, making corrections, etc.
PC interpreting: Two PC interpreters work together to enter information. This results in a larger amount of information, but this service typically does not include a check of the notes by a note-taker not actively taking notes. Use this service as appropriate for the type of lecture, etc
Recording keywords and the main points of lectures: One recorder records key words etc. centered on the main topics of the lecture, to create something close to ordinary notes. Use this service as a supplement when you are watching sign language and can't take notes, or when you can hear some on your own.
Sign language interpreting: Two sign language interpreters will interpret the audible information. This can also be used along with a recording service
Documentation of taped educational materials: Transcription of video or audio materials used in the course

Visual Impairments

Guide help: An supporter will guide you or help you walk as needed, such as when going to an unfamiliar classroom.
Translation of texts into braille: We can translate written information used in the course, such as textbooks, into Braille so that you can read the information.
Copying texts into data format: We can convert written information used in the course, such as textbooks, into text data so that you can use text-to-speech software to understand the content.
Assistance with taking notes: A scribe will record visual information used in class, such as writing on the board or presentation slides.
Assistance with reading: A reader will read to you materials, etc. used in the course.

Limitations in Mobility

Re-assignment of classrooms: If it is difficult for you to get to a classroom where you have a class, we can try to coordinate a change to a different classroom. If we are unable to get the room changed, we will provide a supportet to help you get to class.
Assistance with mobility on campus: If it is difficult for you to get to a classroom where you have a class, and we are unable to get the room changed, we will provide mobility assistance to help you with things like climbing up/down stairs. We will provide the kind of assistance you need for your particular disabilities.
Assistance with taking notes: If you cannot take notes on your own, a scribe will take notes for you.
Assistance with the activities of daily life: As needed we can provide supporters to help with everyday tasks, such as using the restroom. This will entail pairing the supporter(s) with a specialist helper.

Service request flow

The Waseda University Disabled Student Services Office (DSSO) accepts applications from disabled students and provides services based on their applications. This section explains the process between receiving an application from a disabled student and actually providing the support.

１．Consult with the Disabled Student Services Office

Students who wish to utilize DSSO services due to hearing impairment, visual impairment, limitation in mobility, or other physical disabilities should contact the DSSO. DSSO staff members will hold a consultation.

２．Register with the Disabled Student Services Office

If it is determined as a result of the consultation between the disabled student and the DSSO staff that the student will use DSSO services, the student submits a Disabled Student Services Office Registration Form to register with the DSSO. Registration is also required for those who wish information about employment or scholarships. Information will be sent to disabled students who are registered with the DSSO.

The Disabled Student Services Office Registration Form is available in the DSSO, located in #105, Building No.7.

３．Consider specific methods of support

Based on information from the consultation and registration form, we will consider specific methods of support. We will ask about the disabled student's situation, desired course of study, etc., and consider support methods appropriate to the situation.

４．Coordinate with other organizations

Based on the support method consideration, we will coordinate with the disabled student's undergraduate school, graduate school, other organizations, etc. On occasion, we may reconsider support methods. Steps 3 and 4 may also be performed in parallel.

５．Decide on support details

After receiving the results of coordination with other organizations, we will decide on the support details and begin providing support.

After beginning to provide support, we will continue to consult with the disabled student and coordinate with other organizations as appropriate.