Abstract
As premised in Article 27 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ratified in February 2014 in Japan, it is necessary to ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided to persons with employment―related disabilities.
This study examines obstacles to continuous employment for an individual with acquired visual impairment （IVD） through a case study of a lawsuit, and suggests possible remedies. The case study draws on the testimony of the plaintiff along with trial documents, confirming his claim that he was dismissed because of an acquired visual impairment. This case is compared to a similar trial case by analysis of trial and hearing documents and through an interview of the secretary of the association supporting the plaintiff. The following results were obtained : （1） Rehabilitation training can be effective in helping persons with IVD to maintain employment ; and （2） Support associations, which organize support for persons with disabilities, have weakened. In order to overcome these two problems, it is proposed that “rehabilitation rights” should be incorporated into laws for persons with disabilities.
