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December 04, 2008
Training Report : November 8, 2008: Visit to the homes of persons with disabilities
The participants have so far learned about Japanese welfare services for persons with disabilities through lectures. But what is the actual day-to-day life of persons with disabilities like?
Today the participants had a great opportunity to visit the homes of Japanese people with disabilities, and to learn and exchange opinions about their daily life in each country. They were divided into four groups and visited four families who live in suburban Tokyo.
The weather was rather cold with scattered light rain, but warm welcome by the host families awaited the participants. The participants and the host families talked about a lot of issues related to their life like job and education, including personal matters such as marriage and raising the children.
How quickly time passes! Everyone enjoyed spending time together and getting to know each other. We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all the host families.
http://www.jicafriends.jp/leaders/gi2008/training/l1108.html
Posted by jicafriends at December 4, 2008 10:48 AM