Abstract
In the past, vocational rehabilitation in other countries has often been difficult to apply as a reference for Japan due to significant historical and cultural differences. The purpose of this research was to clarify trends in advanced vocational rehabilitation in other countries that can be used as a reference for Japan by focusing on comprehensive initiatives to resolve new issues requested by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We collected and analyzed relevant information from the U.S., Germany, France, the U.K., and other countries to verify the comprehensive development of vocational rehabilitation in the perception of disability, work, and support. Trends that could be used as a reference in Japan included the understanding of discrimination and support needs faced by persons with disabilities and effective support, specialized support for corporate management and workplace creation where everyone can play an active role, and comprehensive rehabilitation through cooperation between related fields that are integrated with disability prevention.
