We are pleased to announce the 3rd Plenary Session of the Platform on Social Security, Disability and Development. This plenary session will include a keynote speech by Mr. Hiroyasu Ito, Chairman of the Japan Abilities Association, a non-profit organization, a report on the Platform’s activities to date and a sharing of future directions, as well as time to discuss with members the study sessions and other activities for the coming year.
We hope this will be an opportunity for people active in diverse fields to come together and learn from each other’s experiences.
If you wish to attend, please register as an individual or group member of the Social Security, Disability and Development Platform before registering and filling out the pre-registration questionnaire. Members may participate only by registering. For group members, anyone who belongs to an organization is welcome to attend.
Member Registration
Please read the following operating guidelines and click on the link below to register.
If you are unable to apply using the web-based application form, please fill out the membership application form linked below and send it to the e-mail address below.
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Plenary Summary
Date, time and place
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 13:30-15:30
Location: Online (Zoom)
*Details will be provided to registered participants as soon as possible.
Sign language and text interpretation will be provided to guarantee information.
Program (tentative)
13:30 Opening remarks (JICA)
13:35 Platform overview introduction (JICA Social Security Team)
13:40 Keynote Speech: “Creating a Society Where Everyone Can Take on Challenges
Lecturer: Mr. Hiroyasu Ito
Biography: President of the non-profit organization “Japan Abilities Association”.
Chairman and President of “Abilities Care Net, Inc.”
Advisor to the Japan Physical Therapy Association.
Councilor of the “Japan Rehabilitation Foundation, College of Social Medicine and Technology”.
He has served as Vice Chairman of the Non-Discrimination Subcommittee of the Committee on Disability Policy, Cabinet Office, and as Visiting Professor at the School of Human Sciences, Waseda University.
Mr. Ito will talk about the steps he took to launch his business and the challenges and lessons he has faced so far, focusing on his practical efforts to balance social inclusion and business for people with disabilities. He will also share advice and perspectives from the perspectives of social inclusion, business, and collaboration for members who are active in the field of international cooperation.
14:10 Platform activity report and future direction sharing (IC Net)
14:30 Exchange of ideas and opinions among members (breakout room)
Theme: Ideas for future workshops and activities
*There will be two groups: “Disability and Development Field” and “Social Security Field”. Please let us know your preferred group when you register.
15:10 Group presentations and general sharing
15:25 Closing remarks and post-event survey information
Registration
Please register using the form below.
(Group membership is open to anyone affiliated with the organization.)
Deadline: 23:59, Sunday, November 30, 2025
*If you need information assurance, please register by Thursday, November 20 to arrange for an interpreter.
We look forward to your participation.
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