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Active employment of severely disabled workers
Social contribution
Oki has actively supported teleworking for workers with severe disabilities since 1988.
The Oki Networkers, a team of talented teleworking IT technicians, had a total of 13
members at the end of March 2004. They use their excellent IT skills and vast
experience to perform tasks ranging from Web design and program development to
poster creation. They also participate in consulting businesses such as Web
accessibility and universal design, and are involved in a wide range of activities.
In April 2004, Oki established Oki WorkWel Co., Ltd., a special subsidiary
whose mission is to promote increased employment opportunities for people with
disabilities. The Oki Networkers have been transferred to Oki WorkWel, and the
company plans to employ more disabled workers, including people with mental
and visual disabilities.
Oki is working with its employees to build better relationships with local
communities through a variety of social contribution activities. The Oki philosophy
to this area can be seen in the slogan “Let’s start by doing what we can.”
In the year ended March 2004, Oki helped to run the seventh class in its series
of PC courses for absolute beginners. Members of the Oki Networkers team acted
as teachers. With the support of staff volunteers, they helped participants to
become familiar with computing by teaching them to make New Year cards. In
addition to the courses, the team also ran an IT advisory clinic at which
participants were able to seek advice on various aspects of PC knowledge.
Since the year ended March 2002, Oki has supported the National School
Biotope* Competition. In February 2004, Oki Customer Adtech Co., Ltd. (OCA),
which has over 300 offices throughout Japan, used 14 of its offices to provide live
video coverage of the presentations by using a system for video delivery over the
Internet. Children and supporters who were unable to travel to the conference
venue were able to view the presentations from their home locations. Many OCA
staff voluntarily assisted with the live video coverage.
*School Biotope Programs: School activities centered around creating
places for local organisms and wildlife to live on school grounds
PC courses
International Social
Contribution
Employees at Oki Data Americas were awarded for
volunteer activities performed for the United Way.
The National School Biotope Competition
ANNUAL REPORT 2004 19