REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR FOR THE PROMOTION OF NEW LONG-TERM PROGRAMME OF GOVERNMENT MEASURES FOR DISABLED PERSONS

Organized by: Promotional Council of the New Decade, Japan
Under the Sponsorship of: The Japanese National Horse Rasing Welfare Foundation

1. DATES, VENUES

1) Tokyo Seminar: held on February 10th, 1996, at Toyama Sunrise (Tokyo, Japan)

2) Osaka Seminar: held on February 13th, 1996, at International House, Osaka (Osaka, Japan)

2. PROGRAM (Same Program in Tokyo and Osaka)

Opening Remarks and Keynote Speech
- Mr. Maomi Yamashita, President, Promotional Council of the New Decade
- Mr. Yoshihide, Uchimura, President, National Horse Rasing Welfare Foundation
Ketnote Speeches
- Roles and Significance of "Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities"
  by Mr. Bengt Lindqvist, Special Rapporteur, Commission for Social Development on Disability, United Nations, Sweden
- Present Situation of Government Measures in the United States after the enforcement of ADA
  by Ms. Judith Heumann, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, U.S. Department of Education, USA
Keynote Speeches
- Municipal Policies for Persons with disabilities in Denmark
  by Mr.Tadao Chiba, Principal, Danish Japanese Culture College, Denmark
- Community Life of Persons with Disabilities in Denmark
  by Ms. Birthe Malling, Member, The Handicapboards in Odense, Denmark
Symposium
- Coordinator: Mr. Eita Yashiro, Former Member of the House of Councilors
- Symposiasts: Above four speakers
Summary Questions and Answers