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November 13, 2006
TRAINING REPORT : October 12, 2006 : Lecture : Philosophy of Independent Living Movement and Independent Living Center, Lecture : History of Personal Assistance System in Japan Go back to Global Navigation
October 12 AM, 2006
Lecture : Philosophy of Independent Living Movement and Independent Living Center
by Mr. Shoji Nakanishi, President of Japan Council on Independent Living Centers
It was the day of meeting two great leaders with disabilities in Japan.
In the morning, Mr. Shoji Nakanishi, President of Japan Council on Independent Living Centers, explained about the philosophy of IL Movement and services of IL centers including IL skills program, peer counceling and personal assistant. Many participants came to be interested in PA service which is an essential service for people with severe disabilities.
October 12 PM, 2006
Lecture : History of Personal Assistance System in Japan
by Mr. Teruhisa Yokoyama, President of IL Center, HANDS Setagaya
In the afternoon, another great leader, Mr. Teruhisa Yokoyama shared his personal history with the JICA participants. He brought his wife with him. They both have same disabilities, cerebral palsy, and use wheelchairs and personal assistants to live in their community. Mr. Yokoyama has been fighting for human rights for people with disabilioties since 60's. All the participants were very impressed with his lecture.
It seemed they got empowered by the lectures of two great leaders.
http://www.jicafriends.jp/leaders/gi2006/training/leader1012.html
Posted by jicafriends at November 13, 2006 10:12 AM