Webinar on 'Fundamentals and Practical Implementation of Reasonable Accommodations for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Employees,' Taught by Experts Who Have Guided 100 Organizations

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■ Legal Obligation of Reasonable Accommodation and Changing Landscape of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Employment
In April 2024, the Act on Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities was amended, legally mandating private companies to provide reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, the statutory employment rate for private companies will gradually increase to 2.5% in April 2024 and 2.7% by July 2026.
As a result, companies engaging in disability employment are now expected to go beyond hiring—they must also establish inclusive onboarding processes and workplace support systems.
Amid these changes, many HR and D&I professionals struggle with questions like, "What qualifies as reasonable accommodation?" and "How far should we go to meet these requirements?"

■ Deaf Employees Face Isolation in Group Meetings Despite 1-on-1 Support via Writing or Captions
While tools like written exchanges and captioning apps have improved one-on-one communication and individual meetings,
challenges remain in group meetings. Rapid speaker changes and shifting topics make it difficult for deaf employees to follow discussions in real time.
This information gap can lead to feelings of isolation and increase the risk of early resignation.
Currently, even with strong recruitment efforts, employee retention remains difficult without adequate in-workplace information support.

■ Three-Step Workplace Practice: Foundation, Accommodation, and Retention—Learn from the Experts
This seminar features specialists in career support for the hearing-impaired, who will explain a three-step approach to creating an inclusive workplace:
Part 1 covers foundational knowledge of information accessibility;
Part 2 discusses practical, scenario-based reasonable accommodations under the revised law;
Part 3 introduces key strategies for retention and empowerment.
Additionally, the session will showcase VUEVO, a real-time conversation visualization tool that helps identify who is speaking during multi-person meetings.

Who Should Attend:
HR and D&I professionals from companies that:
- Are planning to hire or already employ deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals
- Are unsure how to provide effective support
- Want to improve their approach to reasonable accommodations
- Use writing or captioning but seek better communication methods
- Have basic accommodations in place but want to create an environment where deaf employees can fully thrive

■ Organizers
Pixie Dust Technologies Inc.
General Incorporated Association Kotonokakakehashi
■ Cooperation
Majisemi Inc.

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