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Empowering Change: Waseda's Volunteer Academy for Parasports

11/4/2025

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On October 14, 2025, Waseda University hosted the Waseda University Volunteer Academy at the International Conference Hall to support people with disabilities and parasports, attracting 96 participants.
Kazuko Ito emphasized the proactive nature of volunteering.
Yusuke Hatsuse shared his path from despair to competing in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.
Participants engaged in practical training simulating visually impaired experiences and learning support techniques.
Nobukazu Hanaoka spoke about transitioning to wheelchair athletics after a spinal cord injury and mentoring future para-athletes.

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Story summary

On October 14, 2025, Waseda University hosted the Waseda University Volunteer Academy at the International Conference Hall to support people with disabilities and parasports, attracting 96 participants.
Kazuko Ito emphasized the proactive nature of volunteering.
Yusuke Hatsuse shared his path from despair to competing in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.
Participants engaged in practical training simulating visually impaired experiences and learning support techniques.
Nobukazu Hanaoka spoke about transitioning to wheelchair athletics after a spinal cord injury and mentoring future para-athletes.