Sophia University prides itself in upholding on the Jesuit educational spirit of “For Others, With Others” and believing all are equal in the human dignity we deserve. We also believe that all students should continue to grow and develop to their fullest potential to be of service to others.
In addition to these principles, based on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006, Sophia University will provide reasonable accommodation* to students with disabilities based on discussions between the student and the university to eliminate unfair and discriminatory treatment of students with disabilities and to enable them to pursue their studies and research with the fewest obstacles.
The University also aim for all students to be able to deepen their understanding of disabilities, practice better understanding of other’s views, and to realize a harmonious society with participation from all members.
Article 2 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities defines reasonable accommodation as “necessary and appropriate modification and adjustments not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure to persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise on and equal basis with others of all human rights and fundamental freedoms”.
At Sophia University, in situations where a student is unable to access the learning environment or necessary information for their studies and research due to their disabilities during a class, experiment, or practical training, the above applies to the changes or adjustments made by the University to fairly determine the level of the student’s individual progress to ensure that they are provided with the necessary environment or information.
Students who are enrolled in Sophia University and have significant restrictions regarding the environment and information necessary for their studies due to their disabilities.The basic range of support includes help in classes, practical training, examinations,university events,etc.
Among the competencies that are required of all students, and those necessary during university and post-graduation, three items in particular are taken up and set forth as goals for the support of students with disabilities:
Students learn how to ask for the help needed when in trouble
Students learn about their strengths and challenges in order to build self-confidence and pursue a life that feels right for them
Students change their perspective or take creative approaches to increase what they can do on their own
*For information on the application process and examples of support and accommodations, please refer to the Web Piloti page Support for Students with Disabilities.
with_others-co@sophia.ac.jp
*Please feel free to request any accommodations needed for email-based consultations.
03-3238-4088
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