Toyota to update taxis for improved wheelchair access
“The company had received calls for a revamp of the model from wheelchair users and others, as the setup operation is complicated and some drivers refused to accept such passengers.”
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Autonomous wheelchair trial starts in Tokyo
“The realization of a society in which physically disabled people can be transported on autonomous wheelchairs at such places as airports and shopping centers has moved a step closer with the start of trials in Tokyo by Yokohama-based venture company Whill Inc. together with Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and others.”
Underground star in a wheelchair to bring positivity to movie role
“Tomoka Igari is a member of the underground pop idol group “Kamen-Joshi” (masked girls). In April last year, she suffered a spinal cord injury when a strong wind caused a sign to fall onto her on a street in Tokyo. Igari will play a character called Hinata, who also uses a wheelchair and who encourages the depressed Nao with her positive attitude while undergoing rehabilitation at the same hospital.”
Tokyo Government challenged over ‘barrier free’ bylaws not accommodating all wheelchair types
“Kazuhiko Motoki, a section chief in charge of the revisions at the Tokyo Office of the Governor for Policy Planning said” “We understand that the wider a space is, the easier it is (for wheelchair users) to use, but it was decided via intense negotiations,” “
Japan Govt to Allow Disabled People to Work Part Time Beforehand
“The Japanese government plans to allow people with disabilities hired by government agencies to work part time before officially beginning their full-time duties, officials said.”
Japanese disabled people play a major role at cold-resistant banana farm
“Chieko Saito, a former nursery teacher with no prior farming experience established “Okayama Ohisama (Sun) Farm” in May 2017, hoping to promote social integration of people with disabilities by providing them with jobs growing bananas.”
NHK reporting about jobs for disabled people on Christmas Day [Video in English]
A video from an report by NHK from the NHK G 9pm news broadcast on December 25th 2018
Efforts made to make Tokyo Games cultural program barrier-free
“In connection with the Tokyo Games, the government-backed “beyond2020” program, which aims to realize a society where diverse people can live together post-2020, encourages participants to propose cultural events that “eliminate barriers of people with disabilities.” ”
三宮では、「7.26神戸アクショングループ」が障害問題を浮き彫りにしています
“三ノ宮では、障害者グループ「7.26神戸アクトン」が障害問題の認識を高めています。”
Hyogo based group continues to highlight disability issues in Kobe
“The ‘7.26 Kobe Action Group’ has been attempting to raise disability awareness since the killing of disabled people at a Sagamihara care home on July 26th 2016.”
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