Eliminating Social Barriers for People with Disabilities in Japan
Japan recently enacted a new law banning discrimination of people with disabilities in the workplace. The attention this new law is capturing is creating changes within universities…
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Priority Seats: To Sit or Not to Sit
Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt I have mentioned ‘Priority Seats’ before in my blog posts for Notes from Obstacle Course, they are…
Works Created by Disabled Artists are Treasured Here
Around 10 minutes from the Kichijoji Station in Tokyo, a specialty store has opened up dealing in art made entirely by disabled artists at welfare facilities in…
Riding the Bus in a Wheelchair in Japan
While known for its complex and sophisticated train system, Japan also has many buses connecting commuters to the nearest train station. The majority of the…
From Calligraphy to Independence: Shoko Kanazawa
Shoko Kanazawa is a Japanese calligrapher with Down Syndrome. With the confidence she gained through her work, she decided to take the plunge and start…
A Short Trip to Kyoto in a Wheelchair
Though the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto, may conjure up images of ageless buildings that are not wheelchair accessible. However, Kyoto has been working very…
