Proposal – “AI Navigator” Pilot for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Japan
Purpose Develop a chat‑based assistant to guide Japanese adults with ASD/ADHD through fragmented welfare procedures.
Audience Developers, researchers, product teams, accessibility advocates, and policy designers interested in Assistants API, social good, and real-world deployment.
(Suggested tags: chatgpt, identity, symbolic-dialogue, memory, ethics)
Table of Contents
- Background
- Concept – AI Navigator
- MVP Features
- Ask & Next Steps
- Appendix – One‑Page Brief (inline)
- Disclaimer
1. Background
Many adults with ASD/ADHD in Japan are legally entitled to welfare programs but cannot access them due to fragmented paperwork, gatekeeping interviews, and lack of clear guidance.
2. Concept – AI Navigator
A lightweight chat assistant that helps users:
- Identify applicable programs
- OCR diagnoses/ID → auto‑generate checklists & pre‑filled documents
- Send inquiries to local agencies
- Remind via LINE/e‑mail for deadlines
Stack: Assistants API + GPT Actions + Azure Vision OCR
3. MVP Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Program search | Prefecture DB / CSV lookup |
| Form generator | PDF / DOCX templates with auto‑fill |
| Progress tracker | Simple status board with reminders |
4. Ask & Next Steps
What I’m Asking
- Technical feedback on feasibility with current Assistants / Actions
- Access to trial API credits or sandbox (May–Jul 2025)
- Safety & Accessibility feedback from relevant OpenAI teams
Roadmap
| Phase | Timeline | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Prototype | May–Jun 2025 | Core functions in sandbox |
| Closed test | Jul 2025 | 10 users in peer group |
| Feedback | Aug 2025 | Share anonymised logs with OpenAI |
5. Appendix – One‑Page Brief (inline)
AI_Navigator_OnePager_v2 — full text
AI Navigator for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Japan Pilot — One‑Pager
Date: 2025‑04‑22
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Purpose / Background
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Many Japanese adults with ASD / ADHD cannot access legally mandated
welfare programs because application procedures are fragmented,
paper‑heavy, and require self‑advocacy that their conditions hinder.
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Concept — “AI Navigator”
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• Chat‑based Q&A maps user situation → eligible programs
• OCR upload of diagnosis cert & ID → auto checklist & template forms (PDF / Word)
• One‑click pre‑filled inquiry e‑mail to local office
• Reminder bot via LINE / e‑mail for deadlines & missing docs
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MVP Feature Set
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✓ Program search (prefecture DB / scraped CSV)
✓ Template generator (PDF / DOCX)
✓ Simple progress tracker
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What I’m Asking
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1. Technical feedback on feasibility with Assistants / Actions
2. Trial API credits or sandbox (3 months)
3. Safety & Accessibility review
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Roadmap / Next Steps
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• Build prototype (May – Jun 2025)
• 10‑user closed test with peer group
• Share anonymised logs with OpenAI
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Contact
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Forum handle: Bineko Major
(Full PDF available on request.)
6. Disclaimer
This is a user‑driven pilot proposal. No personal data will be shared without explicit consent.
All examples are illustrative; production deployment would follow Japanese privacy regulations.
Thank you for reading.
Feedback welcome.