CREATIVE KIDS TOP Blab [Press Release] Launch of an Online Community to Realize a Neurodiverse Society

Blab

2025.02.14
[Press Release] Launch of an Online Community to Realize a Neurodiverse Society

B Lab (Director: Nanako Ishido) has launched an online community where anyone interested in neurodiversity can learn from one another, connect, and take action toward realizing a neurodiverse society.

This community aims to work together to create a neurodiverse society where each and every person can fully realize their potential.

This is an open community where anyone can participate, serving as a forum for constructive discussion on how to achieve a neurodiverse society.

Overview

・Participation fee: Free

・Tool used: Discord

・Eligibility: Anyone interested in neurodiversity or willing to work with us toward the realization of a neurodiverse society is welcome to participate.

Community Features

Through activities such as those listed below, this community aims to share diverse perspectives and experiences, and to deepen connections and insights.

1. Exchange of Information

Exchanging information on personal experiences, practical tips for daily life, ideas, and research findings

2. Exchange

Interaction among people with shared interests

Discussions Aimed at Realizing a Neurodiverse Society

3. Joint Research and Co-creation

  • Planning and Management of Projects Aimed at Realizing a Neurodiverse Society
  • Fostering Collaborative Research
  • Experiments and Prototype Development Aimed at Social Implementation
  • Collaboration with People Who Have Diverse Values and Experiences

How to Participate

This community requires advance registration. If you are
interested, please apply using the form below.
We will provide registered participants with instructions on how to join at a later date.

Click here to register


　

Profile


  • Digital Picture Book Author

    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”