visual impairment

December172018

New App to Help People with Disabilities Navigate Tokyo

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Navigating the streets of Tokyo is no easy task, regardless of ability. However, having a disability adds an extra layer of difficulty..

December82018

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At a recent event on accessibility in the service industry, we were excited to meet members of the Japanese Service Dog Resource Center..

May92017

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Review by Sally Keys

Dogs are much more than pets to many people. They become like children, real family members. Studies show that a..

May42017

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We have mentioned it on the website before, and Cristina Hartmann touched on it in her fantastic blog post, Japan has worked hard to..

March202017

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By Cristina Hartmann

My two-and-half weeks in Japan as someone with both vision and hearing impairments left me amazed—in a good way. My..

September72016

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Tech is playing a part in helping visually impaired moviegoers in Japan enjoy the experience of going to the theater.

Since the new laws..

July62015

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Traveling to another country with a guide dog can be a challenge. In addition to the quarantine guidelines, due to the laws regarding..