The Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities prevents “unfair and discriminatory treatment” for reason of disability. When requested by a person with a disability, the law obligates the “provision of reasonable accommodation” and “improvement of environmental spaces and conditions.” The law’s end goal is the realization of a fully inclusive society.
An Amendment of the Act in 2021 stipulated that, in addition to governmental and administrative institutions and agencies, private enterprises will also be obligated from April 2024 to “provide reasonable accommodation.” The law requires that “within a university, when the opinion has been expressed that there exist any barriers that make it difficult to attend lectures, study in classes, perform research, and/or to perform daily life activities,” then the said university is required to respond in said cases, to the extent where the burden on the said university is not excessive.
As for the said required responses, it is significant that there be repeated dialogue between the person or persons with disability and the relevant private enterprise, etc. The significance of “constructive dialogue” toward the examination of solution strategies is also emphasized. We ask that all the interested parties take notice of and understand the above, and make appropriate responses as necessary.
