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The 9th Challenged Japan Forum 2003
International Symposium in Chiba

"Soaring a Universal wind from Chiba!"

The 9th CJF

Prop Station, a Social Welfare Nonprofit
Organization Supporting the Challenged.

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ABOUT THIS FORUM

Declaration

Date: Thursday, August 21 - Friday, August 22, 2003

Place: International Convention Hall, Makuhari Messe, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, August 21, 2003

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

"Opening address by promoters"
Ms. Akiko Domoto Governor, Chiba Prefecture
Mr. Iwao Akiyama Chair, CJF Executive Committee (Representative "Whatever")

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

"Make the challenged become taxpayers.
The latest social welfare situation in Sweden. ."
Keynote Speakers:
Mrs. Barbro Richter Head of Information Department, The Swedish Handicap Institute
Mr. Gustaf Strandel Project Manager, Japan Swedish Welfare Research Institute
Mr. Hiroshi Nishino Representative, Japan, Samhall Group
President, Proseed Co., Ltd

2:15 pm - 3:25 pm

Session 1

"Creating a Universal Society."
Panelists:
Ms. Akiko Domoto Governor of Chiba Prefecture
Ms. Seiko Noda Member, the House of Representatives,
(Chair, Promotional Project Team for Forming a Universal Society.)
Ms. Toshiko Hamayotsu Member, the House of Councilors
(Vice Chair, Promotional Project Team for Forming a Universal Society)
Mr. Kenji Takanashi Senior Vice President, AIKO, a Social Welfare Organization
Mr. Akihiko Yamaguchi Chiba Municipal Counseling Center for the Challenged.
Coordinator:
Ms. Nami Takenaka Chair, Prop Station, a Social Welfare NPO

3:25 pm-3:40 pm

Break

Coffee break

3:40 pm - 4:40 pm

Interview
Tripartite talks

"Accessible IT, the Pioneer for a Universal Society."
Video interview:

Mr. Bill Gates

Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft Co., Ltd

"Cell phones for Creating a Universal Society."
A Tripartite talk:
Mr. Keiji Tachikawa President, NTT Docomo Co., Ltd
Mr. Yoshiro Hayashi Chair, J-phone Co., Ltd.

Navigator:
Ms. Seiko Noda Member, the House or Representatives
( Chair, Promotional Project Team for Forming a Universal Society, Ex-Minister of Posts and Telecommunications. )

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm

Voices of the Challenged

"Telecommuting while receiving nursing cares"
Mr. Hiroyuki Kawamoto From the bedside in Kyoto Prefecture
An entrepreneur
Mr. Yuji Gotoda A staff of Prop Station Telecommuting at  a nursing home in Tokushima Prefecture. 
Coordinator:
Ms. Nami Takenaka Chair, Prop Station

5:20 pm - 6:20 pm

Session 2

"Tasks on creating a Universal Society"
Panelists:
Mr. Makoto Naruke President, Inspire Co., Ltd.

Mr. Yasufumi Kanemaru

President, Future System Consulting Corporation
Mr. Osamu Sudoh Professor, The University of Tokyo
Mr. Ikuyo Kaneko Professor, Graduate School, Keio University
Coordinator:
Mr. Shin Yasunobe President, Woodland Co., Ltd
Executive Director, Stanford Japan Center

6:20 pm - 6:40 pm

Break

 

6:40 pm

Communication Party

promoters:
Mr. Sanroku Ikenoue, Asst. Manager, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Ms. Nami Takenaka, Chair, Prop Station

 

Friday, August 22, 2003

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Special Lecture

A Special Message from our Special Supporter at CAP, PENTAGON

"For a country where everyone can live equally with pride."

Ms. Dinah Cohen CAP Director, Department of Defense, Pentagon
Mr. John Kemp President, USICD (U.S. International Council on Disabilities)      Lawyer
Ms. Ilene Zeitzer President, Disability Policy Solutions
Ms. Jennifer Zeitzer Associate Director, National Alzheimer's Association
Coordinator:
Ms. Nami Takenaka Chair, Prop Station
A special Internet live lecture from, Washington DC

10:30 am - 12:20 pm

The Challenged in Chiba speak up

"Challenged are shaking up Chiba"
Panel Discussion:
Panelists:
Ms. Tomoko Takamisawa Teacher, Yotsukaido School for Disabled Children, Chiba Prefecture
Ms. Kaede Kaneko Director, Information Center, Akane, a Social Welfare Corporation
Mr. Mutsuro Koga President, Crescent Co., Ltd
Presentations by localenterprises:
Mr. Atsushi Kusao President, Kyoshin Co., Ltd
Mr. Akihiko Ishii President, Maihama Business Services Co., Ltd
Coordinator:
Ms. Minako Nishijima Advisor, Employment Promotion for the People with disabilities, Chiba Prefecture

12:20 pm - 1:20 pm

Working Lunch Session

"Disability Policy issues - What we learn from ADA."
Keynote speakers:
Mr. John Kemp President, U.S. International Council on Disabilities
Ms. Ilene Zeitzer President, Disability Policy Solutions
Ms. Jennifer Zeitzer Associate Director, National Alzheimer's Association

Ms. Ann Kambara

Labor Counselor, American Embassy, Tokyo
Coordinator:
Ms. Yoko Hirose Assistant Professor, National Institute of Multimedia Education

1:20 pm - 2:50 pm

Special Lecturer

"Seating adjustment of Power Wheelchair for full time workers, inevitable for preventing fatigue, deformity and bedsore."

Speakers:
Mr. Yasuhiro Yamazaki President, Access International Inc.
User Representatives:
Mr. Yasumasa Yamazaki SOHO worker living in Fukui Prefecture
Ms. Yukari Yamaoka Staff, Prop Station
Observer:
Mr. Takenobu Inoue Section Chief , Department of Assistive Technology, Research Institute National Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled

2:50 pm - 3:55 pm

Session 3

"Government Officials Urge Creating a Universal Society."
Panelists:
Mr. Hisakazu Oishi Chief engineer, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Ms. Yukiko Sakamoto Director, Human Resources Development Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Mr. Shuhei Kishimoto Director, Treasury Division, Financial Bureau, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Tomoyuki Saruwatari Planning Director for Information Policy Local Administration Bureau, Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts & Telecommunications
Mr. Masahiro Kozuki Director, Elementary and Secondary School Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Mr. Sanroku Ikenoue Asst. Manager, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Coordinator:
Mr. Makoto Naruke President, Inspire Co., Ltd

3:55 pm - 4:10 pm

Break

 

4:10 pm -6:00 pm

Session 4

"Regional Drives Creating Japan's Universal Society"
Panelists:
Ms. Akiko Domoto Governor, Chiba Prefecture
Mr. Hiroya Masuda Governor, Iwate Prefecture
Mr. Shiro Asano Governor, Miyagi Prefecture
Mr. Yoshiki Kimura Governor, Wakayama Prefecture
Mr. Toshizo Ido Governor, Hyogo Prefecture
Mr. Tatsuo Yada Mayor, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Ms. Keiko Kiyohara Mayor, Mitaka City, Tokyo
Observer:
Mr. Masayasu Kitagawa Prof. Waseda Univ. former Governor of Mie Prefecture
Coordinator:
Ms. Nami Takenaka Chair, Prop Station
   
About Challenged Creative Project-CCP
Mr. Kazuhiko Yazaki President, Felissimo Co., Ltd.

A joint Challenged Creative Project(CCP) by Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, Felissimo and Prop Station has been established for promotion of welfare employment through small workshops.

6:00 pm -6:30 pm

Closing

"Adoption of Declaration, Commemorative picture taking"
 
General Chairs:
Mr. Shuhei Kishimoto, Director, Treasury Division, Financial Bureau, Ministry of Finance.
Ms. Nami Takenaka, Chair, Prop Station

 

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