Events

Demonstration/Exhibition (IA 2007 WORK FAIR)

Aiming at “Promoting the Employment of Persons with Disabilities and Realizing a Society for all,” the International Abilympics delegations and the exhibitors from domestic companies and organizations will present demonstrations, exhibitions and a variety of attractions at about 190 booths and stages at the venue. Satellite exhibitions will also be held at three locations in Shizuoka City.

Venues and Main Programs

[Main Venue] November 15 (Thu) - 17 (Sat) 8:45 - 17:00
North Exhibit Hall of the Twin Messe
・Exhibitions and Demonstrations by the IA delegations
・Exhibitions by domestic companies and organizations
・Welcome to Shizuoka
・Stage
・Experience Program
Promenades of the South and North Wings of the Twin Messe
・Exhibition of accessible motor vehicles

[Satellite Venue] November 15 (Wed)～18（Sun） * Schedules are fixed for each venue
Shizuoka Art Gallery Granship, Gallery on the 6th floor Parche, Gallery on the 5th floor of
・Exhibition of accessible motor vehicles
(Art Exhibition, Poster Exhibition 2007 by JEED)

International Abilympics 2007 Delegation --IA 2007 Delegation

Japan Delegation: Demonstrations will be held for the following four categories of jobs.

• Tea room service：Demonstrations of tea-room service by 7 medalists from this category at the domestic Abilympics Contest. They will serve visitors with coffee and fresh bread direct from the oven.
• Bakery：Bread will be baked at the venue every day. A hands-on program has been prepared for visitors so they can experience bread baking.
• PC operation：Persons with visual disabilities will demonstrate PC operation by making use of the voice-reading system. Presenters will be Gold medalists from the domestic Abilympics Contest.
• Kimono making：A demonstration will be held for this uniquely Japanese job category. A kimono fashion show will be held on the stage.

IA Delegations： Delegations from 15 countries/regions will present demonstrations, exhibitions, stage events, etc., for different types of jobs for persons with disabilities.

Exhibitions by Domestic Companies and Organizations (WORK FAIR for persons with disabilities 2007)

Over 100 companies/organizations will hold exhibitions under the following themes at 130 booths.

• List of exhibitors from companies and organizations （PDF 35 KB）

A. WORK PLACE - Solutions for the Employment of Persons with Disabilities

With the aim of putting forward “Proposals on Employment Solutions for Persons with Disabilities,” exhibitions will be held by about 60 companies/organizations nationwide that actively employ persons with disabilities. Panels, images and demonstrations will be used to present the initiatives and technical innovations devised for the employment of persons with various disabilities at different workplaces.

• Presentations will be made that describe actual employment cases for various job types and categories as well as presentations on persons with different types of disabilities and different employment status.
• Presentations will be made on various technical innovations and concepts in relation to facilities and expertise.
• Since exhibitors will be present at their booths, visitors can directly hear from them the ideas they have developed for generating employment.
• Telework demonstrations will be made via line in simulated offices in the booths.(Oki WorkWel Co., Ltd., Iki Iki Network (NPO) + NTT Group)
• Exhibitions will also be held by companies and organizations affiliated with the All Japan Association of the Offices for the Employment of Persons with Serious Disabilities.

B. SUPPORT - Support at the Stage of Shifting to Employment and for Various Work Approaches

Presentations will be made on the activities carried out by organizations such as special- needs schools and welfare facilities that support persons with disabilities when shifting to employment, and that also support them in a range of work approaches.

[Examples of Exhibitions]

• The JHC Itabashi Group’s comprehensive support of people with mental disabilities in the area of living and employment
• Activities by the Iwami Welfare Group that has acquired the expertise for making traditional costumes for the Iwami Kagura (Shinto dance and music numbers), a job unique to their district .
• Presentation by a special-needs school in Shizuoka Prefecture about helping persons with disabilities when they shift from school to employment.

C. TECHNOLOGY - Effective Use of the Latest Technologies and Equipment

Manufacturers and organizations will present the tools, state-of-the-art technologies and equipment for supporting the work and general living of persons with disabilities, and the equipment and facilities instrumental in creating desirable work environments, and they will also present some actual cases of the effective use of such equipment and facilities.

[Examples of Exhibitions]

• Next-generation support equipment, muscle-suits, active walkers (Prof. Kobayashi’s Laboratory, Tokyo University of Science), Omoiyari-Navi (Autonomous Movement Support/Transport Policy Section of Shizuoka City)
• Techniques for Helping Persons with Visual Disabilities Read Printed Matter (Amedia Co., Ltd., Japan Welfare Service Co., Ltd. KOSAIDO SPEECHIO Sales Co., Ltd., GLD Publishing Co., Ltd.)
• IT-related companies’ presentations on the effective use of equipment (Microsoft Co., Ltd., Fujitsu Co. Ltd. Hitachi Ltd., etc.)　
• Presentation on equipment and facilities that help to create desirable work environments (Tetsuya Kogyo Co., Ltd., Shizuoka Prefecture Society for the Physically Handicapped + Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd.)

D. UNIVERSAL　DESIGN - Environments and products for desirable work and living Conditions

The products and cases are presented in a way that helps viewers to readily understand the practical universal designs that anyone can use easily and that also serve to make general living more comfortable.

[Examples of Exhibitions]

• Canon Inc.: Universal design concepts
• TOSHIBA CORPORATION: Universal design for household electric appliances
• KOKUYO Co., Ltd.: Universal design for practical stationery　
• NIHON KODEN CORPORATION: Presentation of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and a training session on emergency first aid

E. MEASURES - Systems and Schemes to Create Favorable Working Conditions

Presentation of the employment systems, support and schemes for persons with disabilities in different fields in “Shizuoka, Japan and the Rest of the World”

[Examples of Exhibitions]

• Shizuoka Labor Bureau and Public Employment Security Office
• Shizuoka Prefectural Association for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, Shizuoka Prefecture Assistance Dogs Support Center (NPO)
• Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
• ILO Office in Japan

Welcome to SHIZUOKA

The exhibition organizers wish to extend their hospitality to International Abilympics participants, contestants, visitors and related parties from countries and regions around the world and various parts of Japan and showcase the attractive features of Shizuoka.

【Program Examples of Shizuoka Prefecture】

• Performances on the Welcome Stage by students of special-needs schools in Shizuoka Prefecture (on the Stage)
• Presentation on activities conducted at facilities for persons with disabilities in Shizuoka Prefecture
• Introduction to tourism, products and traditional arts of the villages, towns and cities in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture
• Tea house service held at the facilities for persons with disabilities in Shizuoka Prefecture(the View Floor of the Main Exhibition Hall of the North Wing of the Twin Messe)

• Program Examples of Shizuoka Prefecture（PDF 15 KB）

【Examples of Presentations on Shizuoka City】

• Performance by the Grand Prize Winner of the “Street Performance World Cup in Shizuoka”
• Tea ceremony performed by volunteers and an opportunity to experience the tea ceremony
• Introduction to tourism and the sale of local products , and also an introduction to traditional arts of the villages, towns and cities in the middle area of Shizuoka Prefecture
• The “Shizuoka Fureai (rapport) Court,” the “Gourmet Street,” and the “Shizuoka ‘Takumi (mastery)’ World” will be held in order to provide opportunities for interactions with people coming from the other parts of Japan and foreign countries.

• Examples of Presentations on Shizuoka City（PDF 14 KB）

Stage

Various stage events will be held by the International Abilympics delegations, exhibitors from domestic companies and organizations, and organizations based in Shizuoka Prefecture.

【Program Examples】

• Exhibitors’ presentations and performances with the latest musical instruments
• Demonstrations of sign language and performance of live band music through sign language
• Demonstration to educate the public on the use of assistance dogs
• Stage performances by students of special-needs schools in Shizuoka Prefecture
• Performances and presentations by special guests

• Stage Schedule / IA2007 Work Fair（PDF 11 KB）

Experience Program

This program will provide visitors with opportunities to experience the types of jobs persons with disabilities get and their creation of traditional arts and crafts in Shizuoka .
※　Participation in all programs is free of charge. However, please apply at the Information Desk in the Main Hall because the number of participants is limited. (If applications exceed capacity, participants will be selected on a first-come basis.)
※　Participants may take home the objects they have created in the Experiment Program.

【Programs to be held】

• ・Experience in making glazed decorations for masks used in Iwami Kagura (Shinto music and dance numbers)
• ・Experience in traditional crafts of Shizuoka Prefecture (making 1,000 thin bamboo strips out of one stick of bamboo, etc.)
• ・Experience in baking bread with the Demonstrators of Japan Delegation.

Accessible Motor Vehicle Exhibition

Accessible motor vehicles will be exhibited at the promenade between the North and South Big Exhibition Halls of the venue.

【Vehicles to be exhibited】

• Toyota Motor Corporation PORTE
• Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. SERENA, CUBE
• Honda Motor Co., Ltd. STEP WAGON

Satellite Exhibition

1. Art Exhibition

Shizuoka Art Gallery (1 minute from South Exit of JR Shizuoka Station)
November 15(Thu) to 18 (Sun) 10:00-19:00 *close at 15:00 on Sunday

【ART-MURA Project by Pasona Groups】

• The "ART-MURA Project" is run by Pasona Group as one of its "social contribution" activities designed to help persons with disabilities find employment opportunities through "Art." These activities are carried out under the concept of "talent knows no handicap".
• The "ART-MURA Project" was launched in 1992 by the Pasona group as one of its "social contribution" activities in order to support the employment of persons with disabilities through "Art" under the concept of "talent knows no handicap". It has since been engaged in promoting the employment of disabled artists, collecting their works, holding exhibitions, running courses, planning and selling products, and designing hand-made products created at the "ART-MURA" atelier.

【Artbility by Tokyo Colony】

• Artbility was established by Tokyo Colony (a social welfare foundation) as the Art Library to showcase the talents of disabled artists. It promotes activities to support the income of disabled artists who are working actively in the media field.
• There are many painters and artists in the Library. Numerous works are collected across the country from disabled artists. These artists wish to be judged on their own merits, and do not wish to be characterized by such introductory phrases as "although they are physically challenged" or "regardless of their disabilities". Artbility carefully selects works after a rigorous review process, has them stored in a database, and hires out works for various publications, such as posters, booklets, and calendars. As a result, the artist receives 60% of the fee for each work. Artbility is implementing a project which supports disabled artists to generate income through these activities.

Granship, Gallery on the 6th floor (1 minute from JR Higashi Shizuoka Station)
November 15(Thu) to 18 (Sun) 10:00-17:00 *close at 15:00 on Sunday

【Borderless Art Museum NO-MA】

• The Borderless Art Museum NO-MA is a renovated early Showa Period(1926-1989) town-house. It is located in Omihachiman city in Shiga prefecture in a district of special historical architectural significance where these buildings are preserved.
• The characteristics of this museum are not only to present the creative expressions of disabled persons, but also to provide opportunities for visitors to realize the universality of human expression by viewing the works by disabled artists in conjunction with those by able-bodied artists.
• The Borderless Art Museum embarked on a collaborative project in partnership with "Collection de “Art Brut”, Switzerland in 2006, and plans to organize a collaboration exhibition in 2008 to introduce works of disabled Japanese artists to the world.

2. Poster exhibition 2007 publicizing employment support for persons with disabilities month

Parche, Gallery on the 5th floor (Linked to JR Shizuoka Station)
November 15(Thu) to 18 (Sun) 10:00-20:00 *close at 16:00 on Sunday

Hosted by JEED (Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities)

- Every year, the Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities(an independent administrative institute) collects original pictures and/or photos from disabled persons across the country, designs and displays the poster of the month, thereby fostering employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. The works are of a high standard and help to raise the awareness and interest of the general public in the employment issues confronting disabled persons. JEED also exhibits original pictures and/or photos, such as award-winning posters including ones awarded the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Award at the International Ablilympics satellite venue (5th floor gallery at the "Parche", a building which is directly linked to JR Shizuoka station)

International Symposium

During the IA2007, the International Symposium will be held at the skills contest site (Twin-Messe Shizuoka) under the theme of:

Good Skills, Good Job
Realizing a Society for All

• Place: Twin-Messe Shizuoka

Plenary Session

Chairman

Professor　Ryousuke　Matsui

Session (1)

Session (2)

• Biographies of Keynote Speakers

Parallel Sessions

Number of overseas speakers for each session will be 2. The allocated time for one presentation is 15 minutes.

Session (1): Enjoying My Working Life

Speakers are those with disabilities who are enjoying their work in various fields. They will speak about their past and present work experience by introducing their challenges in the workplace as well as their dreams for the future, thus conveying messages to disabled colleagues and to society at large.

Chairman

Professor Tadashi Kudoh

Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, Tokai-gakuen Univ.

Speakers

Ms. Sharmila Divatia, India

Project Manager, Web Technology Group, Essar Information Technology Ltd.

Ms. Moonsook Choi, Korea　

Local Government, Daegu City, Korea

Ms. Masako Kudo, Japan　

Placement Promotion Institute for the Physically Challenged Co., Ltd. (Thanks Temp)

Ms. Rika Takagi, Japan

General Manager for the Measures of Sign Language, Association for the Deaf in Urayasu-City
Performer of the Legend of Mythica in Tokyo Disney Sea

Mr. Yuu Mochizuki, Japan

President, Amedia Corporation

Session(2): Supporting Disabled Workers

Speakers are from companies, service providers, and organizations of/for persons with disabilities. They will introduce their services, and initiatives to support disabled workers as well as future challenges.

Chairman

Mr. Yoshihiko Nonaka

Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation Center, National Institute of Vocational Rehabilitation, JEED

Speakers

Ms. Deborah Wan, Hong Kong

President, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association

Dr. Peter Pils, Austria　

Headquarters, Austrian Workers’ Compensation Board

Dr. Nader I. Imani

Regional Director Europe, Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. KG

Ms. Ayuko Kaneko, Japan

President, Stroke Corporation

Ms. Safumi Takaya, Japan

Chief Employment Support worker, (Puren), Kushiro－Nemuro Employment and Living Support Center for Persons with Disabilities.

Session (3): International Abilympics: A Valuable Step in My Career

Speakers are the past IA participants. They will introduce their experiences before and after the IA, touching on challenges for skills development, new employment opportunities, networking in international settings, etc.

Chairman

Professor Masaya Asahi

Department of Social Work, Saitama Prefectural Univ.

Speakers

Mr. Jim Bek, Singapore

Contestant for PC Assembly in the 5th IA

Dr. Philip Deschamp, Australia

Contestant for Photography in the 5th IA

Ms. Eri Haneda, Japan

Contestant for English Desktop Publishing in 5th IA, Silver Medalist

Mr. Toshiya Shouji, Japan

Contestant for CAD ? Machinery in the 6th IA, Silver Medalist

Mr. Toru Hirase, Japan

Speaker of International Symposium in the 5th IA

Other Information

• Language - English with simultaneous interpretation into Japanese
• Sign language - Interpreters in International Sign Language and Japanese Sign Language
• Captions - Japanese captions on large screens
• Participants - Approximately 300 including speakers and specialists in the field of employment, education, social welfare, as well as employers and policy makers.

Other Events

Performing Arts Festival

This will be held on November 18 (Sunday) before the Closing Ceremony. Performers with and without disabilities will demonstrate their professional artistic skills and creativity.

• Please see the leaflet for the details（PDF 4 MB）

Welcome to Shizuoka!

In addition, various programs will be prepared by Shizuoka to welcome overseas participants.

Visit to WSC Site

Optional tours to see the WorldSkills Competition in Numazu will be arranged by the Organizing Committee on November 16 and 17.