{"id":1661,"date":"2020-01-06T18:22:45","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T09:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/dsso\/?p=1661"},"modified":"2023-07-10T17:23:36","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T08:23:36","slug":"%e2%98%85sdc%e9%80%a3%e6%90%ba%e3%82%a4%e3%83%99%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88%e7%ac%ac%ef%bc%92%e5%bc%be%e2%98%85icc%e6%98%a0%e7%94%bb%e9%91%91%e8%b3%9e%e4%bc%9a%e3%80%8e%e3%81%8d%e3%81%a3%e3%81%a8%e3%80%81-3-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/dsso\/other\/2020\/01\/06\/1661\/","title":{"rendered":"Brochure"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brochure of the Office for Students with Disabilities(PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n

Office for Students with Disabilities<\/h2>\n

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at Waseda University works with faculties, departments, graduate schools and other sections of the University to ensure that students who are experiencing difficulties with their studies for reasons of disability are able to access the same opportunities in the same learning environment as other students based on the concept of reasonable accommodation as needed. This will take the form of a support plan prepared in accordance with the principles set out in Basic Principles for Supporting Students with Disabilities at Waseda University.<\/p>\n

Support services<\/h4>\n

Academic support for students with disabilities<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The Office for Students with Disabilities comprises the Support Department for Students with Physical Disabilities and the Support Department for Students with Developmental Disorders.<\/p>\n

Support Department for Students with Physical Disabilities<\/h6>\n

Hearing impairment, Visual impairment, Mobility impairment, Other forms of disability (e.g. aphasia, internal impediment) ,\u00a0 Short-term illness or injury<\/p>\n

Support Department for Students with Developmental Disorders<\/h6>\n

Developmental disorders<\/p>\n

Training for supporters<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Our training programs equip support staff with the skills to provide support and assistance to students with disabilities.<\/p>\n

Support for\u00a0faculty<\/h5>\n

We provide teaching staff with useful tips and strategies on inclusive teaching styles to accommodate students with disabilities, along with ancillary services such as audio transcription of lectures and classes.<\/p>\n

Provision of various information<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Students can register with the OSD to receive regular notifications of information sessions on topics such as employment opportunities and scholarship applications targeted for students with disabilities.<\/p>\n

Activities for raising awareness<\/h5>\n

We conduct training and awareness programs designed to promote understanding and acceptance of disability. These take a variety of forms including in-house training programs, lecture presentations, workshops with students with disabilities and assistants, surveys of on-campus barriers to disability, and sign language courses.<\/p>\n

Providing reasonable accommodation<\/h4>\n

\u2460Initial inquiry (from both new and current students)<\/p>\n

\u2461Registration (supporting documents required)<\/p>\n

\u2462Meeting (student, representatives from faculty\/department\/graduate school and the OSD)<\/p>\n

\u2463Providing reasonable accommodation<\/p>\n

Note: Please submit supporting documents required no later than the deadline (if any).<\/p>\n

Note: The process of developing a support plan before providing reasonable accommodation can take up to two months from submission of documentation.
\nIf you require support for a specific university event or function other than normal classes and examinations, please contact us at least one month in advance in principle.<\/p>\n

Note: To apply for special consideration in relation to the entrance examination, contact the Waseda University Admissions Center by email, phone or fax.<\/p>\n

Waseda University Admissions Center\u00a0\u00a0 Email: nyusi@list.waseda.jp \/\u00a0Tel: 03-3203-4331 \/ Fax: 03-3203-4323<\/p>\n

Hearing impairment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What is hearing impairment?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The term \u201chearing impairment\u201d covers both complete deafness and mild to moderate hearing loss (also known as hard of hearing). Thus, a person with hearing impairment may hear nothing at all or may enjoy a reasonable level of hearing with the help of a hearing aid.
\nHearing impairments are divided into three categories\u2014conduction deafness, sensorineural deafness and mixed deafness\u2014depending on the nature and severity of the hearing loss.<\/p>\n

Support services for hearing impaired students<\/h4>\n

Hearing impaired students may require course content to be delivered in alternative formats such as text or sign language. Waseda University offers the following forms of support for hearing impaired students.<\/p>\n

PC on-screen captioning (including remote-captioning system)<\/h5>\n

Two Supproters take turns to caption presentations and class discussions between students in real time. The resulting written record is provided directly to the hearing impaired student. Where the supporters\u00a0are not present in class, this is called remote captioning.<\/p>\n

Summary notes<\/h5>\n

A\u00a0supporter takes notes of the main points covered during class. This service is often used by students with mild or moderate hearing loss to augment their own notes, or to supplement PC on-screen captioning in more complex subjects such as foreign languages and sciences.<\/p>\n

Sign language interpreting<\/h5>\n

Sign language interpreting is particularly useful in discussion-based settings such as workshops and seminars.<\/p>\n

Transcription of audible course materials<\/h5>\n

This service covers transcription of audio materials used in class and subtitling of on-demand content.<\/p>\n

Visual impairment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What is visual impairment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visual impairment is broadly classified into blindness (also known as total blindness) and low vision. Blindness refers to total or substantial loss of vision, meaning little or no access to visual information. Low vision refers to poor eyesight, though with some degree of visual acuity. There may be additional complications, such as poor vision in the center region only (or conversely at the peripheries only) or sensitivity to bright light.<\/p>\n

Support services for vision impaired students<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vision impaired students may require course content to be delivered in alternative formats such as spoken word or Braille. Waseda University offers the following forms of support for vision impaired students.<\/p>\n

Translation of text into braille<\/h5>\n

Textbooks, content summaries and other class materials are converted to Braille format.<\/p>\n

Text data<\/h5>\n

Textbooks, content summaries and other class materials are converted to text data format.<\/p>\n

Sighted guide<\/h5>\n

Assistance is provided for getting around the campus\u2014for example, finding an unfamiliar classroom.<\/p>\n

Reading service<\/h5>\n

A\u00a0supporter reads out textbooks and other materials used in class.<\/p>\n

Assistance with taking notes<\/h5>\n

A supprter takes notes on visual material presented during class for vision impaired students.<\/p>\n

Mobility impairment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What is mobility impairment?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Mobility impairment refers to any form of disability in relation to the limbs and\/or torso. Such disabilities can vary widely, from limitations associated with a single arm or leg to a full-body afflictions; depending on the cause or degree of disabilities; and from a disability with minimal impact on day-to-day life to one that requires a cane or wheelchair or round-the-clock care. Also the type, location or severity of a disability can change over time.<\/p>\n

Support services for mobility impaired students<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Different forms of mobility impairment pose different challenges for students. An upper limb disability can prevent writing and carrying objects, while a lower limb disability can hinder movement or limit participation in extra-curricular activities. Waseda University offers the following forms of support for mobility impaired students.<\/p>\n

Assignment of classrooms<\/h5>\n

Classes may be reallocated to lower-level floors or close to an elevator where possible to maximize ease of access.<\/p>\n

Mobility support on campus<\/h5>\n

Mobility support on campus is provided to students who need helping using a wheelchair, for instance.<\/p>\n

Assistance with taking notes<\/h5>\n

A supporter takes notes of material covered in class for mobility impaired students. These may be provided in handwritten form or as text data.<\/p>\n

Developmental disorders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What\u00a0are developmental disorders?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A developmental disorder is an impairment of brain functioning that has been present since birth or infancy and that has led to delays or distortions in the growth and development process. Developmental disorders may involve altered perception or thought processes or behaviors or actions that manifest as difficulties in a variety of different areas such as social interaction, academic study, performing everyday tasks or functioning in society. There are several distinct types of developmental disorders, and some people may be affected by more than one type. Hypersensitivity and limited fine motor skills in specific areas are commonly seen. The main forms of developmental disorder are listed below.<\/p>\n

\u2460Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Includes autism, Asperger\u2019s syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)<\/p>\n

Description: Different perception of the world and others, Difficulties with socialization and communication, Tendency towards fixation and lack of flexibility<\/p>\n

\u2461Attention-Deficit \/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD\/HD)<\/p>\n

Description: Short attention span\u2014poor concentration, Hyperactive\u2014unable to settle down, Impulsive\u2014prone to sudden action<\/p>\n

\u2462SLD (Specific Learning Disorder)<\/p>\n

Description:Reduced functioning in a specific area such as speaking, listening, reading, writing, reasoning and deduction or mathematical processes<\/p>\n

Support services for students with\u00a0developmental disorders<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Waseda University offers a range of support services for students with\u00a0developmental disorders. Support services are tailored to individual needs, given that Developmental disorders can vary considerably. Examples are presented below. Note that requests for support services are occasionally modified in order to accommodate course content and\/or delivery requirements.<\/p>\n

On course registration<\/h5>\n

The Student Support Coordinator can provide advice and assistance to students who are unable to develop a course plan or enroll in their preferred subjects.<\/p>\n

In a lecture type class<\/h5>\n

Students who have difficulty listening and taking notes at the same time can request permission to make a recording of the lecturer and\/or bring a computer to lectures.<\/p>\n

In group work<\/h5>\n

Where a student experiences extreme anxiety about working in groups to the extent that they feel unable to attend classes, OSD can assist by asking the instructor who decides grouping or giving approval for special strategies to accommodate the student.<\/p>\n

Other<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Debilitating or enervating conditions such as chronic respiratory illness, kidney disorder, neurological disorder and malignant neoplasm may not be immediately obvious to the casual observer. The same is true of certain impacts of acquired brain injury such as aphasia and memory disorder. Meanwhile, the symptoms themselves may vary depending on the environment and situation. This can lead to inadvertent misunderstandings or even mistrust.<\/p>\n

At the other end of the scale, an obvious injury such as a broken hand or foot can temporarily affect ordinary tasks such as taking notes and moving from one classroom to another. OSD is here to help any student experiencing difficulty with their studies due to a temporary or ongoing condition. Feel free to get in touch.<\/p>\n

Assistive devices and campus accessibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Assistive devices available for loan from OSD<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Common<\/h5>\n

iPad and Android tablets<\/p>\n

Hearing impairment<\/h5>\n

Hearing aid system (Phonak Roger transmitter), Electronic memo pad (Boogie Board), etc.<\/p>\n

Visual impairment<\/h5>\n

White cane, Desktop reading machine (text magnifier), Portable audio and Braille PDA (Braille Sense U2), Braille typewriter,\u00a0etc.<\/p>\n

Mobility impairment<\/h5>\n

Wheelchair (non-powered), Wheelchair lift (Zero Height Lift 150), Portable voice synthesizer, etc.<\/p>\n

Accessibility on campus<\/strong><\/h4>\n
DECPAC wheelchair ramps<\/h5>\n

The Waseda, Toyama, Nishi-Waseda, Higashi-Fushimi and Tokorozawa campuses and OSD each have a wheelchair ramp.<\/p>\n

CARRYDUN emergency evacuation cart for stairs<\/h5>\n

Available at Waseda, Toyama, Nishi-Waseda and Tokorozawa campuses.<\/p>\n

Accessibility map<\/h5>\n

Accessibility\u00a0maps for Waseda, Toyama, Nishi-Waseda and Tokorozawa campuses are available under the Waseda University website > Office for Promotion of Equality and Diversity > Publications > Accessibility\u00a0maps, or search \u201cWaseda University\u00a0Accessibility Map.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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