Nihonbashi, Inclusion and Technology
By: Justin Schroth Most of us living with a disability know one thing that can reshape our world, Technology. The most obvious may be wheelchairs,…
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Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and the Disabled
10 years has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. While many news sources are focusing on this story at this time, there…
A Message from an Artist
*This photo was taken when I viewed the permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Ethnology. However, viewers are not allowed to touch the art.…
A Visit to the Tokyo 2020 National Stadium
This past Saturday was the public grand opening of the National Stadium that will be used for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Winners of…
Tips on Traveling to Japan with a Hearing Impairment
By Frank Mondelli Garbled voices over loudspeakers, screens that don’t show last-minute schedule changes, crowded environments where it’s hard to see important – oftentimes, D/deaf…
Talent, In All Shapes and Sizes
By Justin Schroth The Olympics has been a massive event celebrated around the world for longer than anyone alive can remember. Opening and closing ceremonies…