University students with developmental disabilities increase in Japan

The number of university students with developmental disabilities in Japan is on the rise, with their conditions often identified at a late stage through challenges in their social lives. According to a survey by the Japan Student Services Organization, 14,666 students with developmental disabilities were enrolled in universities, junior colleges and technical colleges in the 2024 academic year, approximately five times the number from 10 years ago. Episode notes: ‘University students with developmental disabilities increase in Japan’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/11/29/university-students-with-developmental-disabilities-increase-in-japan/