Table of Contents; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. CONTEXT; 2.1 People with disabilities; 3. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK; 3.1 The Constitution of Japan, 1946; 3.2 Laws; 3.3 International commitments; 4. IMPLEMENTATION; 4.1 Institutional framework; 4.2 Policy; 4.3 Consultative mechanisms; 4.4 Enforcement; 4.5 Employment promotion measures; 5. OUTCOMES AND IMPACT; 5.1 Open employment opportunities for people with disabilities; 5.2 Special subsidiary companies; 5.3 Third sector companies; 5.4 Protected work environments; 5.5 Self-employment; 5.6 Other segregated/protected work opportunities; 5.7 Barriers and gaps
6. CONCLUDING COMMENT6.1 Major remaining needs
Summary
Examines legislation concerning the promotion of employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities, identifies implementation mechanisms and investigates the outcomes and impact of the legislation