Training "Interpreters/Caregivers" to Support Mobility and Communication for Deafblind Individuals

The Certified Non-Profit Organization Tokyo Association for the Deafblind (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo) will hold an "Interpreter/Caregiver Training Course" with the aim of training "Interpreters/Caregivers" who provide support for mobility and communication for deafblind individuals, with subsidies from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and entrusted by Hachioji City.

This course will be held on holidays, primarily Sundays, from October to November. The schedule is designed to be easy to attend for those who find it difficult to participate on weekdays due to work or school, by adjusting their schedules.

Upon completion of the course, participants can become registered interpreters/caregivers for the interpreter/caregiver dispatch services in Tokyo and Hachioji City, and engage in support activities for deafblind individuals.

Communication practice session for "handwritten characters"

Background of the event

Deafblind individuals are those who have both visual and hearing impairments.

Deafblind individuals require support in various aspects of daily life, including communication, going out, and obtaining information.

Interpreters/caregivers play a crucial role in supporting the social participation of deafblind individuals by accompanying them when they go out, supporting their safe mobility, and conveying information and conversations at the scene.

This training course aims to train "Interpreters/Caregivers" who can provide support to registered deafblind individuals in the "Interpreter/Caregiver Dispatch Service" of Tokyo and Hachioji City.

Key points of this training course

1. Held on holidays, mainly Saturdays and Sundays, making it easy to balance with work and studies

This training course will be held from Sunday, October 4th to Sunday, November 29th, primarily on Sundays.

It is an easy-to-attend schedule for working adults and students interested in contributing to society in the welfare field, who may have work or studies on weekdays.

2. Systematically learn "mobility" and "communication" necessary for supporting deafblind individuals

Through lectures, exercises, and practical training, participants will deepen their understanding of deafblind individuals and learn the basics of safe mobility assistance and interpretation/communication support. In lectures and exercises, participants will learn knowledge and skills related to deafblind individuals and their support, and in practical training, they will accompany deafblind individuals on outings to provide support.

3. Free for students aged 25 and under

To encourage young people to become interested in supporting deafblind individuals and to deepen their learning, the course fee is free for students aged 25 and under (10,000 yen for the general public).

*Separate fees for textbooks (500 yen) and practical training related expenses (transportation, meals, etc.) will apply.

Mobility assistance practice session

Event Overview

Course Name: 2026 Second Half Interpreter/Caregiver Training Course

Dates: Sunday, October 4, 2026 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

Capacity: 42 people

Venue: Tokyo Support Center for the Deafblind (4 Iwato-cho, Shinjuku-ku) and other locations

Course Fee: General: 10,000 yen, Students (25 and under): Free

*Separate fees for textbooks (500 yen) and practical training related expenses (transportation, meals, etc.) will apply.

Application Deadline: Monday, August 10th

Selection Results: After document screening, all applicants will be notified in early September.

Flyer for the Interpreter/Caregiver Training Course

Video for reference when considering enrollment

Videos that allow you to concretely imagine the training course and the role of interpreters/caregivers are available on our official YouTube channel. Please take a look when considering enrollment.

"About the Interpreter/Caregiver Training Course" (1:52) https://youtu.be/tQDbLsRM66A

"Role of Interpreters/Caregivers" (2:19) https://youtu.be/XOBfjhFllok

Application

Please check the details on our website below and apply.

https://www.tokyo-db.or.jp/support/training-session/

Contact Information

Certified Non-Profit Organization Tokyo Association for the Deafblind / Tokyo Support Center for the Deafblind 87 Building Iwatocho 2F, 4 Iwato-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0832 TEL: 03-6228-1282 Email: [email protected]

*Phone reception hours are weekdays from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.