International Seminar on Disability and Disaster Prevention in Asia and Pacific
– Acting on the slogan “Leave no one behind” (SDGs) –
Leaflet of Seminar Information (in English)
[ Charge ] free
[ Language ] English, Japanese, sign language
[ Information support ] English-Japanese consecutive interpretation, sign language interpretation
<The First Day – zoom meeting>
August 22, 2023 (Tuesday) 2:00pm～4:00pm (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9)
International grassroots meeting on Disability and Disaster in Asia and Pacific
～Acting on the slogan “Leave no one behind” (SDGs)～
(Aim of Seminar)
With the increasing number of natural disasters in recent years, it is necessary to think about disaster prevention that allows everyone with disabilities to feel safe and secure. Therefore, through this meeting with people with disabilities from mainly Asian countries, let’s listen to individual voices and think together.
(Program)
2:00pm Opening remarks
“Challenge to create an inclusive disaster prevention campus at Kanagawa Institute of Technology”
Yoshimichi Ogawa (Director of Center for Regional Cooperation and Contribution, KAIT)
2:15pm Topic offer
“Leadership Training for Persons with Disabilities, Asia and Pacific
– As a company’s contribution to society -”
Kaoru Yokoyama (General Manager of Duskin AINOWA Foundation)
2:30pm short speech session
Listening to the voices of people with visual impairments, hearing impairments, and physical disabilities and others, additionally their families and supporters from more than 10 countries in Asia-Pacific region, then share them with meeting participants.
<Main contents of speech>
(1) Your recent life
(2) (If you have experience,) Examples of natural disaster and problems faced by persons with disabilities
(3) Your opinion how to maintain safety and security
Discussion with the above participants ～keyword: disability, gender, inclusion ～
Midori Hirano (Chairperson of Japan National Assembly of Disabled Peoples’ International)
Satomi Nasu (Manager of Human Development Department, Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities)
3:50pm Closing remarks
4:00pm Closing
Application Deadline: August 20th, 24:00 (JST) (If possible, please register by the end of July.)
Register URL: https://forms.office.com/r/xw2xmeeeGt
<The Second Day – zoom webinar>
August 24, 2023 (Thursday) 2:00 pm～4:00 pm (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9)
Seminar on Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia and Pacific
～Acting on the slogan “Leave no one behind” (SDGs) ～
(Aim of Seminar)
In response to the increasing number of natural disasters in Asia, we will consider measures to work together with stakeholders from the international level to the local level to address the issues faced by persons with disabilities and disaster prevention that everyone can feel safe and secure.
(Program)
2:00pm Opening remarks
Toshihiko Yamaka (Director of Research Center for Regional Cooperation and Disaster Care, KAIT/ Professor of Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences)
2:10pm Report
“Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in ASEAN Region”
Somchai Rungsilp (Community Development Manager, Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability)
“Activities for Disaster Prevention Support with Persons with Disabilities at Iloilo City, Philippines”
Kendra Hirata (Executive Director, CityNet – Plus Arts Center for Creative Partnerships)
“From the experience of the Great East Japan Earthquake – people left behind”
Noboru Imamura (Deputy-chief Secretariat, Japan National Assembly of Disabled Peoples’ International)
3:10pm Discussion with the above speakers ～keyword: disability, gender, inclusion ～
Do Thi Huyen (Chairperson of Hanoi Association of People with Disabilities)
Adela Kono (Advocate of Accessible Environments through Universal Design in Cebu, Philippines)
Etsuko Ueno (Committee member of CBID, Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities)
3:50pm Closing remarks
Yoshimichi Ogawa (Honorary Prof. / Director of Center for Regional Cooperation and Contribution)
4:00pm Closing
Application Deadline: August 20th, 24:00 (JST) (If possible, please register by the end of July.)
Register URL: https://forms.office.com/r/nuu0axyMjj
Please register separately for each event (via URL).
You can attend either event or both days. We look forward to your participation.
If you are not able to attend the event but are interested in the topic, please register. All registrants will receive relevant information.
Organizer:
Research Center for Regional Cooperation and Disaster Care, KAIT
Center for Regional Cooperation and Contribution, KAIT
Cooperation:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD),
Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (JSRPD), Duskin AINOWA Foundation,
CityNet-Plus Arts Center for Creative Partnerships, Disabled Peoples’ International-Japan,
Hanoi Association of People with Disabilities (DP Hanoi)
Sponsorship:
Soroptimist International of Atsugi, SOMPO Japan
Contact Information:
Center for Regional Cooperation and Contribution, KAIT
ogawa@rm.kanagawa-it.ac.jp, chiiki-koken@ccml.kanagawa-it.ac.jp
