International Forum on Independent Living

Workshop 1：Change in Society and Independent Living Centers

Mr. Makoto Yamamoto, Seirei Gakuen Junior College

1. Introduction
2. Meaning of Independent Living Centers administrated by people with disabilities Peer Counseling. Independent Living Program, Providing Experimental Room, Care Services, Transportation, etc. -> Providing and Exchanging Information
3. Relationships between Independent Living and Care
   1. Quality of Care
   2. Training of Care Givers (Personal Attendants)
      • Who can be trainers?
      • Limitation of "Certified Care Workers" education in Japan
   3. Cost of Care
      • Who pays the cost of Care?
      • Oncoming of Care Insurance in Japan
   4. Change in Society and Care
      • Globalization, Aging, Informational Society, Progress of Technology, etc
   5. Role of Care Givers (personal Attendants)
4. People with disabilities in the World: culture and "Independence"
   "Independence" in the U.S.A and Europe (Individual oriented culture)
   "Independence" in Asia (Group oriented culture)
5. Role of Independent Living Centers
   Communication among Independent Living Centers
   Providing and Exchanging Information in the World

Title : International Forum on Independent Living
Publisher : Japan Council on Independent Living Centers
Date : 1998/10/20
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