Studying Disability in Japan and the U.S.: A Comparative Approach to Laws, Policies, &…

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Travel to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima to compare Japan and the United States under a disability studies lens. You will draw on a number of disciplines, including policy, law, and education, for a close-up look at policies and practices in Japan. Tour sites of disability in Japan - schools, institutions, and government offices - and meet people with disabilities, all in an effort to learn how disability is negotiated.