Considering Reasonable Accommodation from the Standpoint of a Mental Health Social Worker

Abstract

Employment promotion for persons with mental disorders in Japan has been carried out mainly through training, such as vocational rehabilitation and employment support services for persons with disorders. It is not long since persons with mental disorders have come to be recognized as valuable employees, and existing knowledge is still inadequate concerning reasonable accommodation under the Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. In this paper, the author examines the concept of reasonable accommodation for persons with mental disorders based on actual cases from the standpoint of a mental health social worker who protects their rights and supports their lives.