"On Specific Challenges We Face (2)"

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Here, I would like to continue discussing the 'specific challenges' faced by individuals with developmental disabilities.

This time, I will focus on the topic of employment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Many individuals with developmental disabilities possess exceptional knowledge and skills, particularly in IT-related fields.
Furthermore, when assigned tasks that align with their unique traits, many are capable of achieving results comparable to those of neurotypical individuals.

However, the reality remains that maintaining long-term employment or securing a desired job position is often an uphill battle for many.

The United Nations has also issued recommendations to Japan regarding labor-related issues:
[Statement on Labor Rights in Japan](https://hrn.or.jp/eng/news/2024/06/27/statement-on-wgbhr-japan-report/#:~:text=Officially%20prohibit%20and%20sanction%20discrimination,(paragraph%2085(l)).

At first glance, it may seem as though improvements are being made in disability employment.
However, the reality is that these advancements largely benefit only individuals with physical disabilities.

Why is this the case?

It is because physical disabilities are visibly identifiable, and individuals with such conditions are considered intellectually 'typical' by Japanese societal standards.
In contrast, individuals with developmental disabilities are often overlooked despite their abilities, simply because their conditions are 'not visibly apparent.'

Moreover, when requests are made for 'reasonable accommodations' in communication, many employers respond with,
'If such accommodations are needed, we would prefer not to hire them in the first place.'
As a result, these individuals are often turned away before they even have a chance to prove themselves.

This systemic exclusion leads to economic hardship for individuals with developmental disabilities, which in turn exacerbates their symptoms and increases the risk of developing secondary conditions.

This is why your warm 'support' is so vital. Even the smallest gesture can make a meaningful difference.
We humbly ask that you share this blog or website with others to help spread awareness.

Thank you deeply for taking the time to read this to the end.