Japan College of Social Work and Tokyo Association of the Blind and Deaf Jointly Implement Training Program for Interpreters and Assistants for the Blind and Deaf
The Tokyo Association of the Blind and Deaf and the Japan College of Social Work are jointly implementing a training program for interpreters and assistants for the blind and deaf. To address the shortage of young personnel, the curriculum combines university lectures with practical training.
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The Tokyo Association of the Blind and Deaf, a certified NPO, in collaboration with the Japan College of Social Work, has been jointly implementing a training program for interpreters and assistants for the blind and deaf since April 2026. In Tokyo's dispatch services, the number of registered individuals under 30 has dropped from 11% in fiscal 2014 to just 3% in fiscal 2024, making the recruitment of young talent an urgent issue. This program consists of a 43.5-hour curriculum combining university lectures with exercises and practical training provided by the Association, and graduates are recommended as registered interpreters and assistants.
FAQ
Are there similar initiatives in Taiwan?
Volunteer training for disability support exists in Taiwan, but this is a specific case in Japan.