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How is support for visually impaired individuals in evacuation shelters expected to be provided? It is often assumed that operational staff will accompany them during movement and guide them to their destinations, such as restrooms. While this is very helpful, some individuals may feel reluctant to call for assistance every time they need to use the restroom and may hold back from going at their desired times. There may also be times when the operational staff are short-handed and cannot accompany everyone each time. In such cases, having a guiding path that allows visually impaired individuals to reach their destinations independently would be convenient. The guiding mat "Hodokun Guideway" can be easily installed retroactively in places where guidance is needed and can be used temporarily in evacuation shelters. It does not require extensive construction and can be adhered with double-sided tape, allowing for changes in the guiding route. It can be installed on various floor tiles, such as gymnasium floors and carpet tiles. It minimizes sound reverberation, allowing for quiet movement even at night. Additionally, the product's outer edge has a sloped shape, preventing rattling when transporting support supplies with a cart. It can be easily applied and removed, making it possible to store as equipment in the evacuation shelter. It can also be utilized for temporary use at events or for experiential learning to deepen understanding of disabilities.

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Don't you think that visually impaired people can't move around on their own? That's not true. If there are landmarks, independent movement is possible. The "braille blocks" you see in the city. If implemented in the workplace, it can be inconvenient for tasks like moving carts due to the uneven surfaces, but here's good news for those in charge. Our "Hodokun Guideway" is a guiding mat that realizes universal design for walking spaces. It can be used for indoor movement by visually impaired individuals and allows smooth passage for wheelchair users, delivery carts, and those with walking difficulties or lower limb disabilities without hindrance. It can be installed on existing floors or carpet tiles using double-sided tape or Velcro, and route changes are possible. With the revision of the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities, the obligation for businesses to provide reasonable accommodations is being demanded, and this is one of the suitable tools for guiding facilities. *For more details, please visit the product homepage or feel free to contact us. https://guideway.jp/

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How far can we go using the currently installed tactile paving? When the minimum tactile paving is installed according to the Building Standards Act and the Barrier-Free Act, many hospitals only have tactile paving set up to the entrance intercom or reception. <People with visual impairments face these challenges> ■ They were guided from the reception to the waiting area, but since the staff seems busy, it’s hard to ask to go to the restroom. ■ It feels uncomfortable to ask for guidance at the reception every time. Are you aware that some people feel hesitant to request support? In hospitals, there are also patients using stretchers, IV stands, and wheelchairs, as well as elderly individuals, so the installation of tactile paving is often kept to a minimum. This guiding mat can support the walking of visually impaired individuals even in such environments. *For more details, please visit the product website or feel free to contact us. https://guideway.jp/

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Series total surpasses 1,000 locations! Guidance mats that are easy to pass for wheelchair users and those with walking difficulties. Recommended for facilities where it is difficult to introduce tactile blocks and for those considering barrier-free renovations. 【Features of Hōdō-kun Plus】 ● Easy for visually impaired individuals to find It accommodates various recognition methods, such as texture, color, and the sound difference when tapped with a white cane, making it usable regardless of the degree of visual impairment. ● Flat surface for smooth passage of wheels The mat has a gentle slope towards both sides, allowing wheels from wheelchairs and strollers to pass smoothly. ● Easy installation Simply stick it on existing flooring with double-sided tape to easily create a guidance path. It can also be used for temporary setups at event venues.

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"Hodokun Guideway" is a walking guidance mat that safely guides visually impaired people to their destinations by using the difference in sound and texture when the visually impaired hits the floor with a white cane, as well as the difference in feel transmitted from the soles of their feet. The color can be selected to suit the interior of the building and/or to contrast with the floor color. Installation is easy, just stick it with double-sided tape. The "Hodokun Guideway" is a product that can be easily installed in any facility.

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