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Student Accessibility Services
We envision Science Tokyo as a place where diversity is respected, and all students, regardless of disability, are confident and motivated to engage in study on their own initiative.
To that end, the Student Accessibility Services Section of the Student Support Center is working to promote an inclusive campus environment.
Feel free to contact us to arrange a consultation. Our services are available both to students experiencing difficulties and to faculty and staff seeking guidance on accessibility support or related issues.
Notice: request to students using our services
If you are requesting a consultation at Student Accessibility Services for the first time, please contact us via phone or email during our hours of operation. If you have already made an appointment, continue to reach us using the agreed-to form of communication.
Who uses our services?
Disabilities can be both visible and non-visible. Our services are available no matter the type of disability one may have: developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, disabilities due to internal disorders, visual impairments, hearing impairments, physical disabilities, or others not included here.
What kind of consultation is available?
For example, are you experiencing anything like the situations below? This is only a partial list. Please feel free to contact us to share your concerns.
・I have a disability and I’m experiencing issues related to it.
・I have a disability that I would like to be taken into consideration.
・I just want a disability to be taken into consideration in certain situations.
・I don’t know what kind of support I need exactly, but I am experiencing issues...
・I am currently on a leave of absence, but I would like some advice about resuming my studies.
・Is there a way to get by without getting help or attracting attention from other students and professors?
・I want to know if a certain assistive device or equipment is available to borrow.
Who can I talk to?
Students can talk about their needs and concerns with specialized coordinators from Student Accessibility Services.
Will conversations be kept private?
Your personal information, and any matters discussed during a consultation, will be kept private and will not be disclosed to any third parties without your prior consent.
What kind of support is available?
We will help provide individualized assistance. The support we provide will be based on discussions with the students themselves, based on an understanding of the type and degree of disability and in what setting it is affecting the student the most (at in-person or online lectures, during training, while conducting experiments, etc.).
Examples of support
- Identifying individual needs
- Assisting with schedule planning and time management
- Determining impediments to studies
- Finding effective places to study
- Facilitating communication between faculty and students
- Coordinating reasonable accommodations
What is “reasonable accommodation?”
It refers to making whatever adjustments or changes are possible and appropriate to meet the needs or difficulties of each person.
Reasonable accommodation at Science Tokyo
Reasonable accommodations will not impact the essential goals, course content, or expected standards of Science Tokyo education programs.
What are consultations like?
A typical consultation will go something like the example below; there may be exceptions based on individual circumstances.
1. Make an appointment
First, contact Student Accessibility Services via phone or email. We will ask about your availability and set a date and time for a consultation.
2. consultation
A Student Accessibility Services coordinator will meet with you in person, speak with you over the phone, or connect with you via Zoom.
Rest assured that you are welcome to talk to a coordinator even if you do not have a clear picture of exactly what kind of assistance or support you might need.
Consultation process
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- The coordinator will listen to your concerns attentively.
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- They will explain what kinds of support the Student Accessibility Services may be able to provide.
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- They will make sure they understand the student’s wishes and intent.
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- If the student is interested in receiving support, Student Accessibility Services will arrange additional consultations. After receiving support, please let us know what worked well and what did not to help us improve our support to you and to others.
Coordination involving other departments, etc.
We may need to discuss with related departments or other faculty and staff, especially if their cooperation is needed.
Examples of support partners
- Affiliated schools or departments
- Course instructors, academic supervisors
- Academic advisors
- Student Guidance Room
- Student Healthcare Center
- Career Counseling
Process for implementing classroom accommodations or assistance
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Address |
80th Anniversary Hall 1F, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Mailbox N-80) |
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０３-５７３４-２９８９ |
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Hours |
10:00-17:00 (Closed weekends, public holidays, year-end/New Year holidays) |
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Access |
▶ Access from Ookayama Station is guided here *Access information also provided on the Student Accessibility Services leaflet linked below |
Consultation rooms are regularly cleaned with disinfectant and ventilated in accordance with campus policy and for the safety and comfort of visitors.
For faculty and staff
Students experiencing difficulties in their academic endeavors due to a disability or other reason may be unsure of where they can go for advice.
If a student approaches you about such an issue, please let them know about Student Accessibility Services if they may have an issue we can assist with.
Student Accessibility Services also provides consultation to faculty and staff about how to best accommodate students with disabilities. Contact us if you would like to discuss the specifics of implementing certain accommodations or to review any difficulties you may be experiencing.
Guidelines for faculty and staff
Based on the Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 65 of June 26, 2013) and in keeping with the Basic Policy for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Cabinet decision on February 24, 2017), Science Tokyo has developed the Guidelines for Faculty and Staff regarding Promotion of Eliminating Discrimination based on Disabilities and provides learning support for students with disabilities.
- National Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo Guidelines for Faculty and Staff regarding
- Promotion of Eliminating Discrimination based on Disabilities
Accessibility Leader Program(ALP)
Students and faculty: are you interested in accessibility?
Get certified as a Level 2 Accessibility Leader!
Also available online (on-demand) without certification.
Free of charge – 7 hours of courses – online exam
This course challenges students, faculty, and staff to expand their awareness of accessibility.
Applications are now open for 2025.
Accessibility Leadership Program
Science Tokyo promotes educating leaders who will help make society a place for all. This course is offered as part of that goal, and participants can be certified as Level 2 Accessibility Leaders.
What is accessibility?
One definition of accessibility is the ability for everyone, regardless of disabilities, physical characteristics, age, language, culture, or other factors, to use facilities and participate in activities.
There is a question of how “accessible” – how easy to use for as many people as possible – certain sources of information, services, products, and environments are. There is a growing awareness of accessibility as an important perspective to be considered in design, policy, and other areas.
What is an accessibility leader?
Accessibility leaders can promote accessibility in a society made up of diverse needs.
They will have developed an awareness of the diversity found in individuals and communities, among different environments and conditions, and can demonstrate flexibility by thinking across various disciplines.
It is also a title certified by the Accessibility Leader Promotion Consortium.
Overview of “Level 2 Accessibility Leader” certification
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How to get certified |
Participants can take the course online to get certified. After completing the online course (about 7 hours of courses), students can take the certification online as well in December. Both the course and exam are now also offered in English. |
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Who can get certified? |
Science Tokyo students, faculty, and staff |
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How much does it cost? |
The course and certification are both free. |
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How to apply |
Find the application form by clicking one of the buttons above, or visit the link below to learn more. |
2024 Accessibility Leader Certification Ceremony(Science Tokyo News)
Check out the article covering the award ceremony, including testimonials from the participants.
