Conclusionthe same level under a timed and pressuring environment, and hence the exam basically filters out people of such sorts. On the other hand, holistic admissions look at the person as a whole, and even if they were to face some challenges, if they have specific strengths that make them stand out, they can likely be accepted, so they need to be inclusive to all sorts of people.I have found that it is generally institutionally easier to live in the United States due to a greater understanding towards disabilities and more money and resources spent for them, although the big cities of Japan have done a better job at implementing universal designs to make life easier for those with motor challenges.Image 1: Disability resources page from Grinnell College that outlines accommodation and resources students can use to help them succeed academically U l t i m a t e l y, t h e r e a s o n t h a t t h e r e i s s o l i t t l e accommodations for students in Japan is from their entrance exam system opposed to the holistic admissions in the U.S. In Japanese Universities, everyone is evaluated for acceptance purely on academic merit, and people who perform well on their exam are accepted. This makes it a lot harder for those who have “disabilities” to perform at In conclusion, I believe that although we have significantly better institutions to help make lives for the “disabled” a lot more convenient through technological advancements as well as progress made to promote equity for all, there is still a long way to go to make for people who face unique challenges whether they are labeled as “disabled” or not until we can say that we have reached a barrier free society. In regard to Japan vs the U.S., from personal experience, 18
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