Josh Grisdale
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Hey everyone, I recently got to be on The Japan Times’ “Deep Dive” podcast. You can listen here if you are interested (or any podcast player)
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/podcast/accessible-japan-disabilities/
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Episode 97: Why a more accessible Japan is better for everyone
How can Japan become more inclusive and accessible as it moves beyond the Paralympic Games?
Italy is always on my “to visit” list, so this is exciting! Though, thought it was interesting – and frustrating – to hear about the ramps for the marathon. People with disabilities often get told their needs are not feasible, but for a marathon they’ll add ramps…?? Sorry, That is for a different…
www-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org
Venice plans wheelchair-accessible route
A wheelchair-accessible route from Piazzale Roma to St. Mark's Square is in the works.
These wheelchair ramps are made from Lego bricks!
What are some creative accessibility adaptations you have seen?This is such a well made video – we need more videos like this to introduce accessibility at tourist attractions! And the location is beautiful!
Great to learn of this as Miraikan is a fun place to visit in Odaiba!
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210826/p2a/00m/0sc/024000c
mainichi.jp
Blind chief of Tokyo's Miraikan science museum aims to make it 'global role model' - The Mainichi
TOKYO -- The new chief of a science museum in Tokyo who is completely blind is seeking to make it
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Love her appointment on so many levels. I think the suitcase robot guide is brilliant and once developed I hope it gets adopted by other museums and places!
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