The amendment of the Act for Eliminating Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities will take effect in Japan on April 1, 2024. Given that the “reasonable accommodation” provision will become mandatory, Waseda University will revise Basic principles of Waseda University in relation to the support of students with disabilities. Additionally, the name of the was, on December 1, 2023, changed to the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) to more clearly reflect its functions in support work for students with disabilities. The ARC will perform coordination work and provide the resources necessary for the smooth provision of reasonable accommodation of all Waseda University students. The ARC will also support the organization of engagements that will help to spread awareness and understanding of disabilities and endeavor to enable all students’ active participation in student life by guaranteeing accessibility.
In preparation for the 2024 academic year, necessary updates will be made to facilitate reasonable access for all students, including the publication of guide for teachers for supporting students with disabilities. For details about all our efforts to realize reasonable access, please visit the ARC’s website.
