Sapporo Kono Jitsu Welfare Corporation

In February, Showa 46, thanks to the efforts of the parents who became the driving force behind the construction of the Sapporo Kono Jitsu Dormitory, 1,500 tsubo of construction land was secured at 969 Nishino, Nishi-ku, Sapporo City.

Two mothers with severe intellectual disabilities invested privately to secure 1,500 tsubo of land at 969 Nishino, Nishi Ward, Sapporo City, for the construction of "Tane Kono Jitsu Dormitory."

The construction movement of the Sapporo Kono Jitsu Dormitory began in detail, and in June, the Sapporo Welfare Corporation Chitose Izumi Gakuen (Chairman Hiroshi Ito) decided on the construction plan and operating policy for the mental health rehabilitation facility "Sapporo Kono Jitsu Dormitory."

In July, Showa 47, construction began with a grant from the Japan Bicycle Promotion Association. Grants were also received from Hokkaido, Sapporo City, the Sapporo Women's Welfare Promotion Association, and many others.

In January, Showa 48, the "Sapporo Kono Jitsu Dormitory" with a capacity of 30 people, mainly for severe cases, was opened. It started with 20 people and reached 30 in April.

Established the Social Welfare Corporation "Chitose Izumi Gakuen Tane Kono Jitsu Dormitory."

After the opening ceremony on January 8, many mothers stayed overnight, helped with cooking and laundry, and a father over 70 rented a nearby room and lived with the staff, supporting the community. The staff and parents, who were amateurs, built the foundation of a person-centered living facility.

In May, Showa 49, based on parents' advice, a trial service such as stone picking was started at the newly opened Peace Memorial Park, which later led to cleaning and maintenance work at other cemeteries such as Hiragishi Memorial Park, Miyamaoka Park, and former burial grounds.

In November, Showa 50, the "1st Kono Jitsu Dormitory Festival" was held with many local residents and collaborators in attendance. A long-standing event that evolved over time was born around this time.

In January, Showa 52, after training at the memorial park, one person entered a general company for year-round training (regular hire in 54). Afterward, several people were able to find employment through memorial park training until the end of operations in Heisei 3. In December of the same year, they began clearing snow for single elderly residents, continuing in various forms to this day.

In February, Showa 54, the first out-of-region trip to Izu Oshima. Upon return, "It was fun. When will we go next? I'll work hard." That phrase became a motto: "I'll go on a trip, so I'll work hard." They then traveled abroad or out of region about once every three years.

In October, the Sapporo Kono Jitsu Welfare Corporation separated from the Sapporo Welfare Corporation Chitose Izumi Gakuen and became a new entity. Chairman Toshiharu Shintani and Dormitory Director Takashi Kato were appointed.

In April, Showa 57, the "Sazanami Dormitory" was opened in the residential area of Yamanote in Nishi-ku, marking the first step in community life.

In October, Showa 59, the "Sazanami Dormitory" became the first recipient of the Road System Living Dormitory Operating Subsidy Program.

After corporate separation, it became independent as the Social Welfare Corporation "Sapporo Kono Jitsu Association."

In March, Showa 60, because students who graduated from middle school in the Nishino area had no destination, the "Sazanami Dormitory" was moved to Nishino Futamatsu and a small-scale production facility was established.

In April, Heisei 1, using the Kitano Farm, 10 people who had graduated from a nursing school or special school but had no place to go were accepted, and a "Cooperative Workshop Friend 89" was launched in a single apartment room.

In December, Heisei 1, at the request of Sapporo City, the Kitano Farm received a grant from the Japan Bicycle Promotion Association, and based on Cooperative Workshop Friend 89, the 30-person day rehabilitation facility "Kitano Day Center" was opened.

In February of the 5th year of Heisei, we reorganized the living arrangements by moving the dormitory residents, who had been using the dormitory since its opening in 1973, to the second dormitory.

Initiated independent community life in the western part of Nishi Ward, naming it "Sazabane Dormitory."

Opened "Group 101," the first group home.

Opened "Kita no Sawa Day Center."

In February of the 5th year of Heisei, 30 residents, mainly those who had been using the dormitory since its opening in a harsh, snowy winter, moved to the "Second Dormitory" built as a severe building. It was equipped with barrier-free facilities, elevators, special bathtubs, and other conceivable amenities, anticipating the care that would increase in five years. The purpose was to support life and activities as a source of meaning, and to sustain a long life.

Opened "Second Kono Jitsu Dormitory," a senior living building.

In April of the 5th year of Heisei, we opened "Group Home 505" to support the day center in Kitazawa.

In the 6th year of Heisei, we added one group home, one living dormitory, and one self-initiated business, and launched a "Living Support Center" that provides living support, including residents from Nishi-ku and Teine-ku, ahead of the times. From that year, two people began apartment living. In April of the 7th year of Heisei, in commemoration of Green Day, we received the Minister of Construction Award for the 15-year continuous cleaning project at Miyaku Park. Through these activities, we increased physical strength and willingness to work, which also led to employment in general companies.

Heisei 8 to Heisei 12

We were conducting consultation services at the Living Support Center, but it was not recognized as a system unless it was attached to a "commuting dormitory," so it was a self-initiated business. In the 8th year of Heisei, we rented 24 municipal properties in Nishi-ku from Sapporo City, received national subsidy, and built an elderly day service on the first floor and a commuting dormitory on the second floor.

In January of the 9th year of Heisei, we opened the Sapporo "Real Life Center 24." Workers using the group home and living dormitory in Nishi-ku Nishiho Peace District moved to a group home that used a condominium near the Kotoni subway station.

In October of the 9th year of Heisei, we opened a community exchange home (Yamashina Memorial Training Center) in Nishi-ku Peace, and it was opened to the community.

Opened the commuter dormitory "Center 24."

In October of the 10th year of Heisei and October of the 12th year of Heisei, we newly established a group home at Center 24.

Opened "Community Exchange Home."

Heisei 10 to Heisei 13

In the 10th year of Heisei, many inquiries came from the individuals seeking a place to stay, their parents, and schools, but the North Zawa Day Center, which had no capacity for buildings or staff, began preparing a new business in the old building in Nishi-ku Minami 9th Avenue, which had good transportation.

In April of the 11th year of Heisei, we opened the North Zawa Day Center Nishi-ku branch with a capacity of 10. In October of the 11th year, in order to provide a service that people could truly feel at ease with, we opened the "Yoruzu Reception Center" as the Nishi-ku Support Center "I~nai~zu."

Opened "Chuo Ward Support Center."

Heisei 13 to Heisei 15

In December of the 13th year of Heisei, with a subsidy from the Japan Bicycle Promotion Association, this support station was opened. We built a day service facility "Hata~ra~ku" for 30 residents, a short-term stay-only building "Rirakku" that can be used while staying at home at any time, and two buildings as a split dormitory for the Teine dormitory. One building "Suing" was designed as a building and equipment for residents with strong preferences, and the other building "Sukippu" was a training building for transition from admission to community life.

Opened "Kono Jitsu Support Station."

In the 14th year of Heisei, for parents and individuals, we conducted work and overnight experience learning for school-age children during long school holidays to demonstrate a future lifestyle direction even if they did not stay. Likewise, for school-age children, we provided leisure activities on Saturdays as "Asobimushi Club" in response to the full implementation of the two-day school week.

Heisei 14 to Heisei 17

In the 15th year of Heisei, the support fee system was implemented. In July, "I~na~i~zu" was approved as a home care business. In October, the group home "Otaisha Club" was opened.

In the 16th year of Heisei, we opened the independent trial center "Challenge" in the shopping street along the river in Minami-ku. In December, we rebuilt the Minami 9th Avenue Support Center with a grant from the Japan Foundation.

Heisei 16 to Heisei 18

In the 16th year of Heisei, while dispersing Teine dormitory users into split dormitories and buildings in Nishi-ku Nishiho and Peace District, we felt the need for a base for community life support. After more than 20 years in this area, and as the community had settled in, we built "Satellite 2-6" with a subsidy from the Bicycle Promotion Association in the 17th year of Heisei, and opened it in January of the 18th year. We assigned dedicated staff; the first floor was the community life support center, and the second floor had six people, serving as a serious community life practice venue. As a result, we reduced the admission capacity from 50 to 44.

FY 2006 to FY 2009

In April 2006, as one pillar of home‑based support, the Nankai 9th Street Support Center opened a home‑care facility called "Badei." In May of the same year, the Nankai District Kawazato Self‑Reliance Trial Center "Challenge" opened a home‑care facility named "Minna Mi~na." In October, following the second implementation of the Act on the Promotion of Independence for Persons with Disabilities, the former group home was reorganized as a care home.

Constructed "Satellite 2–6."

FY 2007 to FY 2008

In April 2007, the temporary, purpose‑driven program known as "Our Junior College" was launched, tailored to each individual. Through diverse day‑and‑night activities, we aimed for corporate employment.

FY 2009 to FY 2011

Centered on the Community Life Support Center "Satellite 2–6," we operate a care home near the bus stop. In 2008, the government first established a subsidy system for new construction of care homes and group homes. As the first in Sapporo, we opened the care home "Kirari" in January 2009. In 2010, a landlord built a barrier‑free home, which became the care home "Sazabane Dormitory."

In February 2008, in partnership with Tokai University, we opened the community space "Old Road Teahouse" within Challenge, aimed at regional exchange, information dissemination, and local production and consumption.

In March 2008, the residential facility "Tane Kono Jitsu Dormitory" was discontinued. From April, the day‑and‑night activity division became "Kono Jitsu Work Network" for continued employment support type B and employment transition services. The community living division was renamed "Kono Jitsu Life Network."

The "Tane Kono Jitsuryou" dormitory is abolished and becomes the "Kono Jitsu Support Center" : Realizing the abolition of the residential facility.

The "Chuo-ku Support Center" becomes independent as the "Social Welfare Corporation Amu".

The "Center 24" becomes independent as the "Social Welfare Corporation NIKORI".

Opening of the "Moia Support Center".

The "Kita no Sawa Day Center", "Second Kono Jitsu Dormitory", "Moia Support Center", and others become independent as the "Social Welfare Corporation Moin Kono Jitsu Association".

The "Kono Jitsu Support Center" is rebuilt and renovated, and the new "Care Home 969" is moved in.

The "Kono Jitsu Work Net" becomes a multifunctional facility : *Living care business "Oreebu" : *Employment support B-type "Weirunatts".

The "Consultation Room Misukuwe" receives designation for consultation support services (special and general).

Opening of the daytime service support-type communal living assistance facility "Kono Jitsu Minapoke".

Renaming from "Kono Jitsu Work Net" to "Kono Jitsu Support Center".

Separating the group homes (Kono Jitsu Life Net, Kono Jitsu Minapoke) from the Kono Jitsu Support Center base classification and designating them as community life Kono Jitsu base classification.

The Kono Jitsu Support Center "Weirunatts" (employment support B-type) moves its facility from Kotone 1-5 to Nishino 969-2, changing the capacity from 15 to 10.

Opening of the satellite-type residence "Cortrot" by Kono Jitsu Life Net.