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Fukuoka Akebono-kai is a social welfare corporation based in Fukuoka City, Japan, working to help people with disabilities and their families live active, secure lives in the community. Its mission is to stand alongside each person and contribute to a more inclusive society where people can share concerns and feel they are not alone. The organization grew from community efforts to support people with mental disabilities and established Fukuoka City’s first vocational support facility for people with mental disabilities, Mirai, alongside the Hope community activity support center.

Today, Fukuoka Akebono-kai operates a range of services, including continuous employment support, employment transition support, community activity support centers, disability consultation support centers, and group homes. Its facilities across the city include multifunctional support programs, workshops, and other community-based services. The corporation also shares information about events, art exhibitions, circles, and family groups, and introduces products made through its vocational support activities. Through these programs, it supports daily life, social participation, and pathways toward work.