Blind Man Falls to Death at Tokyo Subway Station
On August 15th, a blind man fell to his death at a Tokyo subway station without a guard rail. 55 year old Naoto Shinada was…
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DO-IT Japan – A Conference for Disabled Youth
DO-IT Japan Booklet Cover, © DO-IT Japan DO-IT （Diversity, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology）Japan is a program for youth with disabilities. It focuses on helping middle…
An Interview with Accessibility Advocate Yuriko Oda
Photo by Taeko Tsugiya A few months ago I had the opportunity to share a bit about Accessible Japan at the Barrierless City Awards. One…
Passion for Independence
Maureen T. Corrigan holds a medical degree, a masters in administration and a college fellowship. She began her career as a medical practitioner then moved…
Traveling to Japan with a Mobility Scooter
Maureen T. Corrigan holds a medical degree, a masters in administration and a college fellowship. She began her career as a medical practitioner then moved…
An Outing to Ogijima
Suzanne Kamata is the author of the YA novels Gadget Girl: The Art of Being Invisible and Screaming Divas, both of which feature diversity. She…
