Event Report & Archived Video Now Available: Lecture by Rakugo Performer Master Karoku Yanagiya
Event Date
Event Venue
2023/10/25
An individual with LD (dyslexia) and ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) speaks on "How to Overcome the Challenges Before You"
On June 15, 2023, the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Office of Accessible Education) hosted a lecture by Master Karoku Yanagiya as part of the "Public Policy (Economics of Disability)" class taught by Professor Takanobu Nakajima of the Faculty of Economics. Master Yanagiya has publicly shared that he has LD (dyslexia) and ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
An archived video of the event is now available for viewing.
Viewing is limited to all Keio students, faculty, and staff (requires keio.jp authentication). If you do not have Keio.jp access and wish to view the video, please contact us at keiodiversity@info.keio.ac.jp.
Here are some comments from the participants (excerpts):
• "The idea that challenges don't inherently have a 'color' and that it's about how you overcome them was a real eye-opener for me. It made me realize my own rigid values."
• "Many people have a very negative image of developmental disorders, but after listening to the master's talk, I understood that the characteristics of people with developmental disorders can actually be strengths."
• "I found myself naturally drawn into the talk. The time flew by."
• "I took away the message that challenges are unavoidable, and that they can also become a source of joy that promotes our own growth."
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