Todai Forum 2009 in UK
Disability
and Economy: Creating a Society for All
Hosted by Research on Economy and
Disability (READ), the University of Tokyo (Todai)
In association with Manchester Metropolitan
University (MMU)
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29 and 30 April
2009
At the Lecture Theatre 1 & 5,
Geoffrey Manton Building, All Saints Campus, MMU (Oxford Road, Manchester
M15 6BH)
Cost: Free
PROGRAMME on TODAI FORUM 2009 by READ-TODAI & MMU
I. Objectives
Our theme, one of the three themes of the Todai Forum 2009
(Former name: UT Forum 2009), is “Economy and Disability: Creating a Society
for all”. Until recently, the problems of disability such as disability-based-discrimination,
social inequality and human rights abuse were trivial in mainstream society
around the world. Now we are recognizing that impairment “is a natural part of
the human experience” (U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 701(a)),
and that “disability results from the interaction between persons with
impairments and attitudinal and environmental barriers that hinders their full
and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others” (U.N.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of 2006, Preamble (e)).
In this sense, it is necessary to tackle the disability issues as the important
social, economical and political agenda in order to create a more comfortable
society for all of us to live in. Disability problems are without doubt a
primary topic for human existence and all mankind.
Traditionally social science researches in disability
field have been limited to social welfare or criminal law. It is the emergence
of the disability studies in the United Kingdom that was the turning point
which changed the approach of the traditional social science researches.
Disability studies, to which political science and sociology etc. have
contributed is a new area of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary academic
study. According to "the social model of disability" in the British
disability studies which emerged in 1970s, the difference between impairment
which is an attribute of individuals (intrinsic biological characteristics) and
“disability” which is a socially created and constructed problem is
significant. Persons with actual or perceived impairments become “disabled
persons” by society's failure to accommodate their needs. Disability studies
have had a great impact around the world including Japan.
Recognizing, emphasizing and reaffirming the huge
contribution by disability studies, we should further explore and develop new
approaches, on the basis of the studies, to measuring how our society interacts
with "disable persons" in order to elucidate the very complex
problems of disability caused by various barriers. One of such approaches is
the "Disability and Economics". Economics has developed tools to
study customs and institutions as endogenous outcomes of economies. Economists
investigate human behavior, shedding light on incentives and their
interdependence. In particular, game theory is useful for this purpose. With
these theoretical methods we can examine and analyze the issues relating to
disability as endogenous institutions. Furthermore, by solving incentives of
individuals, we investigate effective policies for “disabled persons”. As an
analytical tool the economic viewpoint is indispensable and essential for
assessing and analyzing disabling factors and providing a new perspective to
create a more inclusive and decent society for all .
In disability studies, economic perspective is being
ignored even at today. Now, it is the time for disability studies to utilize
the framework and knowledge of modern economics, especially in the fields such
as income security, anti- discrimination and disability employment policies.
Our theme of the Todai Forum 2009 focuses on the results of research, conducted
in the READ Project (“A study on disability in a socio-economic context: toward
a unified social science”) of the Graduate School of Economics at the
University of Tokyo (http://www.read-tu.jp/english/). The Project is to develop
a new field of social science focusing on various barriers in socio-economic
contexts by introducing economics into disability studies. In order to present
to the world this new multidisciplinary approach and some added values by it
and promote international exchange between researchers and students, our Forum is
held at the birthplace of disability studies, the United Kingdom on April 29
(Wednesday) and 30 (Thursday), 2009.
II. Tentative Programme
Day 1: April 29, Wednesday (Venue: MMU Geoffrey Manton Building,
Lecture Theatre 1)
Chairpersons: Yuriko Iino & Osamu Nagase
Day 2: April 30, Thursday (Venue: MMU Geoffrey Manton Building,
Lecture Theatre 1)
Chairpersons: Rebecca Lawthom & Yuriko Iino
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09:30-10:00 |
Registration |
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10:00-11:00 |
Invited Speech: Satoshi
Fukushima,
‘The Deafblind and Disability Studies’ |
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11:05-12:05 |
Invited Speech: Colin Barnes,
‘Disability, Development and the Majority World: A Materialist Account’ |
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12:05-13:40 |
Lunch |
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13:40-14:40 |
Invited Speech: Ryoji Hoshika,
‘Equality of Opportunity and a Type of Quota System in Employment’ |
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14:50-14:55 |
Special Speech: Akihiko Tanaka (Managing Director,
Executive Vice President, the University of Tokyo) |
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15:00-15:20 |
Coffee Break |
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15:20-17:20 |
Panel
Discussion: Theme: Disability Studies and Economics: How to Create a
Society for All Moderator:
Osamu Nagase Panelists: Colin Barnes,
Dan Goodley, Satoshi Fukushima, Akihiko Matsui & Yasuyuki Sawada |
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17:25-17:30 |
Closing Remark: Akihiko Matsui (Principal Investigator of READ, Professor of the University of Tokyo) |
III. Tentative Programme for Students
Day 1: April 29, Wednesday (Venue: MMU Geoffrey Manton Building,
Lecture Theatre 5)
Student Chairpersons: Kamal Lamichhane & Tomoo Okubo
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09:30-10:00 |
Same as above section II |
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10:00-10:05 |
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10:10-:11:10 |
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11:15-12:15 |
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12:15-13:45 |
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13:45-14:45 |
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14:45-15:05 |
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15:10-17:10 |
Student Session of Day 1 So
Morikawa,
‘Policy and Economics’ Alberto
Corizzo,
‘Choice and Control? Is It Desirable or Achievable?’ Kenta
Tokunaga,
‘University Accessibility and Disability: Through Social Models and Economics’ Tomoo
Okubo, Shinichi Inada, Kaoru Irie & Masamichi Hiraishi, ‘What
Determines Where Disabled People Choose to Live in Japan?’ Mat
Partner, Choice
and Control; A Study of Governmentality within Contemporary “Learning Disability”
Legislation’ Kenjiro
Sakakibara, ‘Disability Movements and the Economy: A Comparative
Sociological Study between Japan and the US’ |
Day 2: April 30, Thursday (Venue: MMU Geoffrey Manton Building,
Lecture Theatre 5)
Student Chairpersons: Kamal Lamichhane & Tomoo Okubo
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09:30-10:00 |
Registration |
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10:00-12:05 |
Student Session of Day 2 Yusuke
Narita,
‘Evaluating Economic Mechanisms by their Tolerance to “Disabilities”’ Chris
Whittaker, ‘The Psycho-Medical Construction of Severe Autism:
Some Reflections on its Economic and Emotional Costs’ Yumiko
Hirotsu,
‘Disability Services and Higher Education: Working with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Students’ Kamal
Lamichhane, ‘Economic Value of Education for Persons with Disabilities: A Study from Nepal’ |
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12:05-13:40 |
Same as above section II |
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13:40-14:40 |
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14:50-14:55 |
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15:00-15:20 |
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15:20-17:20 |
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17:25-17:30 |
IV. Members of the University of Tokyo
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Leader Dr.
Matsui, Akihiko |
Professor, Faculty of Economics (Game
theory/Economics) |
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Special Guest Dr.
Tanaka, Akihiko |
Managing Director, Executive Vice President, the
University of Tokyo |
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Members Dr.
Fukushima, Satoshi Dr. Hoshika, Ryoji Dr. Iino, Yuriko Dr. Iwata, Masataka Dr. Kawamura, Machiko Dr. Kawashima, Satoshi Mr. Nagase, Osamu Dr. Nishikura, Miki Mr. Sakahara, Kiri Mr. Sato, Takashi Dr. Sawada, Yasuyuki Dr. Sekiguchi, Yohei Ms. Seyama, Noriko Ms. Usui, Kumiko |
Professor, Research Center for
Advanced Science and Technology (Disability Studies) Project Assistant Professor, Research
Center for Advanced Science and Technology (Disability Studies/Sociology) Project Assistant Professor, Research
Center for Advanced Science and Technology (Feminist Studies) Project Researcher, Graduate School of
Economics (Economics) [Assistant
Professor, Faculty of Economics, Nagoya University of Business and Commerce] Project Researcher, Graduate School of
Economics (Intercultural Communication/ Cultural Psychology/Disability
Studies) Project Researcher, Graduate School of
Economics (International Law & Disability Law) Project Associate Professor, Graduate
School of Economics (Disability Studies) Project Researcher, Graduate School of
Economics (Research on the Social Consequences of Facial
Disfigurement/Sociology) Project Researcher, Graduate School of
Economics (Decision Theory/Economics) Project Researcher, Graduate School of
Economics (Decision Theory/Economics) [Assistant Professor, Faculty of Economics,
Toyo University] Associate Professor, Graduate School
of Economics (Development Economics, Applied Micro-Econometrics) Project Researcher, Graduate School of
Economics (Social Choice Theory/Economics) Project
Researcher, Graduate School of Economics (Sociology) Project
Researcher, Graduate School of Economics (Disability Studies) |
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Student Members Mr.
Hiraishi, Masamichi Ms.
Hirotsu, Yumiko Mr.
Inada, Shinichi Mr.
Irie, Kaoru Mr.
Lamichhane, Kamal Mr.
Morikawa, So Mr.
Narita, Yusuke Mr.
Okubo, Tomoo Mr.
Sakakibara, Kenjiro Mr.
Tokunaga, Kenta |
Undergraduate School of Economics (Economics) Graduate School of Education (Clinical Psychology) Undergraduate School of Economics (Economics) Undergraduate School of Economics (Economics) PhD Candidate, Research Center for Advanced
Science and Technology (Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies) Graduate School of Engineering (Civil Engineering) Graduate School of Economics (Economics) Undergraduate School of Economics (Economics) Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Advanced
Social and International Studies) Undergraduate School of Law (Private Law) |
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Support Service Providers Ms.
Mitsunari, Sawami Ms. Kaneda, Yukiko Mr. Oh, Sejong Ms. Tokunaga, Fujie Mr. Tokunaga, Yasuo Ms. Umeno, Akie Ms. Iwaki, Minako Ms. Hamashima, Kyoko |
Finger Braille Interpreter
& Guides for Dr. Satoshi Fukushima Finger Braille Interpreter & Guides for Dr. Satoshi
Fukushima Personal Assistant for Dr. Ryoji Hoshika Personal Assistant for Mr. Kenta Tokunaga Personal Assistant for Mr. Kenta Tokunaga Real-time Captioner Real-time Captioner Real-time Captioner |
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Secretariat Dr. Kawashima, Satoshi Mr. Nagase, Osamu Dr. Nishikura, Miki |
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above. See
above. See
above. |
V. Participants of UK
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Special Guest Dr. Brooks,
John Dr. Bonnett,
Kevin |
Vice-Chancellor, MMU Deputy Vice-Chancellor, MMU |
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Members Dr.
Barnes, Colin Dr. Burke, Lucy Dr. Chadwick, Darren Dr. Duckett, Paul Dr. Goldbart, Juliet Dr. Goodley, Dan Dr. Kagan, Carolyn Dr. Lawthom, Rebecca Dr. Shakespeare, Tom |
Professor, School of Sociology and Social Policy,
University of Leeds Senior
Lecturer, Department of English, MMU Senior
Lecturer, Division of Psychology and Social Change, MMU Senior
Lecturer, Division of Psychology and Social Change, MMU Reader,
Research Institute for Health and Social Change, MMU Professor,
Research Institute for Health and Social Change, MMU Professor,
Department of Psychology and Speech Pathology, MMU Principal
Lecturer, Division of Psychology and Social Change, MMU Research Fellow, Ethics and Life
Sciences Research Centre, University of Newcastle |
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Students Members Mr.
Corizzo, Alberto Mr. Partner, Mat Mr. Whittaker, Chris Mr. Scott, Hannah |
PhD
Candidate, Research Institute for Health and Social Change, MMU Post
Doctoral Fellow, MMU PhD
Candidate, Research Institute for Health and Social Change, MMU PhD Student &
Part-Time Tutor, University of Manchester |
VI. What is the Todai Forum?
“In association
with top universities from around the globe, the Todai Forum (Former title: UT
Forum) is a chance for the University of Tokyo to present new research
developments and results to the world, and for broad international exchanges
between researchers and students. To date, the following forums have been (and
will be) held.” (Division for international Relations, The University of Tokyo,
at http://dir.u- tokyo.ac.jp/en/kokusai/utforum.html)
Todai
Forum 2009 in UK
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Themes |
# Human
Security and Business: Focusing on Conflicts, Movement of People and
Governance # Role
of Nuclear Energy for Sustainable Development: Harmonization of Nuclear
Utilization with Society # Disability
and Economy: Creating a Society for All |
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Partner Institutions |
# London City
University, Cass Business School # Imperial
College London # Cambridge
University # Manchester
Metropolitan University |
Todai Forum 2007
in Seoul
|
Themes |
# University
Education in the midst of Globalization and Marketization # The
Possibilities of Cultural Studies - Methodology and Practice # Electrical
Engineering and Electronics for Quality Life and Society |
|
Partner
Institution |
# Seoul
National University |
Todai Forum 2005
in Beijing
|
Themes |
# Chinese
Studies in Asian Perspectives # Challenges in
Materials Science and e-Sciences # Microbial and
Human Genomes: from pathogenesis to Personalized Medicine |
|
Partner
Institutions |
# Peking
University # Tsinghua
University # Chinese
Academy of Sciences |
Todai Forum 2004
in Sweden
|
Themes |
# Global
Sustainability and the Human Environment # Molecular
Medicine and Its Recent Advances # Economics and
Management - A Statement from Tokyo # Exploring the
Universe and the Material World through Particles |
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Partner
Institutions |
# Stockholm
University # Karolinska
Institute # Stockholm
School of Economics, Uppsala University |
Todai Forum 2002
in Singapore
|
Theme |
# Human
Communities and Contexts of Nature |
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Partner
Institutions |
# National
University of Singapore # Japan Society
for the Promotion of Science |
Todai Forum 2000
in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area
|
Theme |
# Future of
Life Science and Biomedical Research in Universities |
|
Partner
Institutions |
# Stanford
University # University of
California, San Francisco |
Todai Forum 2000
in Boston
|
Theme |
# Science +
Technology + Arts |
|
Partner
Institutions |
# Massachusetts
Institute of Technology # Japan Society
for the Promotion of Science |