What is Support for University Faculty and Staff

Many students with disabilities study at institutions of higher education in Japan. In this chapter, the authors elucidate the experiences of students with disabilities and the domestic legislation that guarantees their learning. It also examines specific examples of accommodation for students with disabilities and the support provided for them. Furthermore, the authors discuss the creation of learning environments based on a universal design and offer examples of individual educational support. Career support for students is also covered as support other than study. Based on the author's past practice, a case study of a reflection interview for a student with autism spectrum disorder is presented. At the end of this chapter, the authors find that in order to create an environment in which diverse students can freely study while demonstrating their abilities in higher education, it is important to support not only the students themselves but also the faculty and staff who support them.