- Integration of two jurisdiction bodies related to employment of PFD Ministry of Health & Welfare Ministry of Labor →Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2001~)
- Promotion of combination of work oriented assistance and life oriented assistance in the community
- Promotion of statutory basis services in the small size community workshops by the reform of social welfare system Training oriented High wages oriented Day activities oriented
- Transition from welfare sites and school to open employment has been emphasized
- Promotion of employment of persons with psychiatric disabilities
5. Changes in regard to employment of PWDs in Japan
