“At a press conference on 14th a disability group said that the “The basic human rights of persons with disabilities must be respected, and we strongly urge you to exchange ideas with people and find a better solution” and , “urged” the city to reconsider.”
“The “Aichi Disability Forum” forum pointed out that not installing an elevator in the new castle tower violates the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Law for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. Such a policy falls under “unfair discriminatory treatment” ”
“We are excluding people with disabilities under the name of being faithful to historical facts, it is a discriminatory act that violates the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.”
“A café & boulangerie called “Furatto” where disabled people both make and sell the bread oprned on 7th May in Daimo Tatsumi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City.
About 50 kinds of authentic breads made with craftsmen’s guidance are features, “I want to make it a place where anyone can casually stop by casually.” ”
“I feel that interest in autism and developmental disorders is increasing in society as a whole, I hope the exhibition will lead to a better understanding.”
“I want to show that Japan is progressing barrier-free, I do not want people in the world to give up visiting Japan”
“balance between faithful historical restoration and barrier free is necessary”
“Barry Josh Grisdale (37) who is originally from Canada and works at a welfare facility in Edogawa Ward, has a popular Internet site that summarizes the barrier-free situation of sightseeing spots throughout the country.
Grisdale’s ‘Accessible Japan’ website: https://www.accessible-japan.com
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“It will be hard to use as it becomes increasingly frightening when there are no station staff who will immediately help”
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