Part III. Establishing the base for independence and participation in the society
Section 1. Education and nurturing for children with disabilities
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To implement instruction at schools for blind children, schools for deaf children and schools for children with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and health impairments, and special classes and resource rooms in elementary and lower secondary schools through special curriculums, education services for small-group classes, textbooks prepared with special consideration, teachers with specialized knowledge and experiences, and special facilities and equipment in order to provide specific education services in accordance with conditions of disabilities.
- To establish educational support system for children with severe and multiple disabilities, Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), as well as taking into account the composition of classes and number of teachers.
- To promote remedial training in welfare facilities and the system of remedial training in the local community.
- To promote research and development on enhancement of teachers' leadership and special support education at school, such as securing expertise of teachers and improving the teachers' license system.
- To promote social and employment independence for children with disabilities through supporting their attendance for higher education, providing learning opportunities in the local community, and supporting their family.
- To promote accessible school facilities and equipment.
[ Principal measures implemented ]
- Medical care system at schools for children with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and health impairments was established through contracting the "Project to Improve Medical Care System at Schools for Children with Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments" to 32 prefectural governments.
- In January 2004, the "Draft Guidelines for Establishment of Education Support System for Children with Learning Disabilities(LD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and High-Functioning Autism" was prepared for the purpose of utilizing it for improving support system at education boards and schools.
- With regard to the principles for accessible school facilities, "Guidelines for Promotion of Measures for Accessible School Facilities" was established in March 2004.
