Accessible Phone Booth in Japan
Just like the rest of the world, Japan runs on smartphones. Even children have small mobile phones that allow them to call home and allow…
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No One’s Perfect – Accessible Japan Book Review
No One’s Perfect The Complete Edition by Hirotada Ototake Review by K. Opoku Being from the West, I was at a slight disadvantage as I…
Shocked but not Surprised
Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt There are times when, as a disabled person, I have to remind myself to be shocked by…
Walk Assist Robotics Get Approved in Japan
Towards the end of November Japan’s health ministry approved a brand-new wearable walk assist robot. This robot will be used in medical facilities and has…
The Strange on a Japanese Train
Notes from the Obstacle Course Dr. Michael Peckitt The doors slid open on the nearly vacant subway car and a mass of passengers piled in.…
Reduce “Burden” of Disabled Children says School Board Member
The suggestion by a newly appointed Ibaraki education board member has elicited online outrage. According to the member, the administration should encourage more prenatal screening…
