Japan – Day 3
We met Richard and Makiko in the morning, and traveled to meet Yutaka Takamine, the president of Empowerment Okinawa, and eight other members from various organizations related to social welfare
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Japan – Day 4
We had an exciting visit today to the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST). OIST is an Interdisciplinary Graduate School with a Post Graduate five-year PhD Program
Japan – Day 5
This was my last day of work in Okinawa with Richard and Makiko; it is always sad to see it end. I love the people with disabilities I have met
Japan – Day 6
Today was such an exciting day, as it was my first program in Nagoya, Japan! I spoke at the International Center, at an event arranged by the US Consulate and
Japan – Day 7
The first thing I found out when I met Fujiwara from the US Consulate was that yesterday’s presentation was picked up by Chunichi Shimbun. This is the most influential media
Japan – Day 8
Thursday, I had the great honor of speaking at the American Center – Japan. It is always so exciting to speak at the American Center when I speak in another
Japan – Day 9
This was our last day in Japan. We certainly will miss our new and old friends. These trips always remind me of how people with disabilities around the world all
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