2010 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

How to Promote Participation of People with Learning Disability in Discussions : Analysis of Support Structure of Regional Independent Living Support Councils

Research Project

Project/Area Number	21730478
Research Category	Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Allocation Type	Single-year Grants
Research Field	Social welfare and social work studies
Research Institution	Kansai University of International Studies
Principal Investigator	KASAHARA Chie Kansai University of International Studies, 教育学部, 講師 (60434966)
Project Period (FY)	2009 – 2010
Keywords	知的障害 / 参加 / 協議 / 自立支援協議会 / 当事者活動
Research Abstract	Utilizing data from three types of researches, this study investigates support structure which promotes participation of people with learning disabilities in discussions at Regional Independent Living Support Councils. The findings suggest that positive recognition of the person in charge, flexible structures not sticking to the standard or formal way are necessary. Although the group of people with learning disabilities has advantages (ex : softened load of participation, increased opportunities for a say, preparation for discussions with people without disabilities), attentions must be paid for disadvantages(ex : too much time and cost, lack of the interaction with people without disabilities, excuses for not offering a opportunity for the council). Conditions of discussion must be set from the viewpoint of people with learning disabilities (ex : preparation, place, time, agenda, and documents).