Review by Sally Keys Dogs are much more than pets to many people. They become like children, real family members. Studies show that a maternal-type instinct takes over when we are around dogs, making us immediately gravitate toward them, love them, and bond with them. For those with disabilities, dogs can Read more…
We have mentioned it on the website before, and Cristina Hartmann touched on it in her fantastic blog post, Japan has worked hard to integrate braille into everyday products. From alcohol cans and milk cartons, to train ticket booths and handrails, braille is fairly common. For foreigners, the biggest problem Read more…
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 time in Tokyo, the megalopolis to end all megalopolises, and Sapporo, the largest city of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, showed me how different countries deal Read more…
Tech is playing a part in helping visually impaired moviegoers in Japan enjoy the experience of going to the theater. Since the new laws to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities came into effect in April, theaters across Japan are working at introducing audio descriptions for visually impaired members of the audience. Read more…
Traveling to another country with a guide dog can be a challenge. In addition to the quarantine guidelines, due to the laws regarding guide dogs in Japan, only Japan-trained dogs are covered by the law – and therefore the right to use public facilities with your guide dog will not Read more…