Hodokun

At the "9th National Forum for Promoting Barrier-Free Tourism in Ureshino, Saga," we will exhibit "Hodokun Guideway" and also utilize it for mobility support during the event. About the "9th National Forum for Promoting Barrier-Free Tourism in Ureshino, Saga" ~ Barrier-free is no longer just a consideration; it is now a prerequisite ~ Ureshino City promotes "creating a city that is kind to people" and is a hot spring area that many elderly and disabled individuals visit through various barrier-free initiatives in both hard and soft aspects. Similarly, barrier-free tourism is being promoted across the country, yielding various distinctive achievements. This time, barrier-free tour centers from all over the country will gather to hold a national forum in Ureshino Onsen, where participants can learn about each other's activities. This is a valuable opportunity to consider the future of tourism in Japan as we face a super-aged society. Organizer: Japan Barrier-Free Tourism Promotion Organization (Non-Profit) Co-organizer: Ureshino City Supported by: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Saga Prefecture, Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation, Ureshino Onsen Tourism Association, Ureshino City Chamber of Commerce, Ureshino Onsen Ryokan Association

On May 30th (Thursday), I will give a presentation on the development background of guiding mats at the COIL Seminar vol.23 "Accessible Design that Values Diversity" held in Tokyo. This seminar will focus on accessible design, which is a shared design that is easy to use for both people with and without disabilities. Through the introduction of actual good examples, we will discuss the definition of accessible design, which has come to replace universal design, and the importance of understanding the needs of people with disabilities, as well as methods for developing products and services that value diversity. The visually impaired walking guidance soft mat "Hodokun Guideway" was developed by individuals with visual impairments and is designed to be easy to use regardless of the presence or type of disability. It has been adopted by government offices, blind schools, sports facilities, and more across the country. Please come and hear the development story in person at the venue. Organizer: Co-Innovation Research Institute, General Incorporated Association

From May 22 to 23, we will exhibit the indoor-exclusive walking guidance mat for visually impaired individuals, "Bodou-kun Guideway," at the "64th Japan Welfare Conference for Physically Disabled Persons Akita Conference," held at the Akita Castle Hotel and the Akita Prefectural Budokan. ● About the Event (Excerpt from the Event Guidelines) This initiative aims to provide daily living aids, convenient goods, specialized equipment, and various information to enrich the lives of people with visual impairments. This time, under the theme of "Enjoy More," we will explore questions such as what devices like smartphones are, and how to better utilize specialized equipment. In addition to corporate booths, various experiential workshops will be held. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with equipment they may not usually encounter and discover new joys through these workshops, facilitating information exchange and interaction that adds further color to their lives. The venue being a university will create a lively atmosphere reminiscent of a "school festival" to welcome everyone. ● Organized by: Japan Federation of Organizations for the Physically Disabled, Akita Prefectural Association for the Welfare of the Physically Disabled

We will be exhibiting the indoor exclusive walking guidance mat for visually impaired individuals, "Hodokun Guideway," at the "20th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Low Vision Society," which will be held from May 24 to 26 at the Ochanomizu Sola City Conference Center. ● About the Event (Excerpt from the Event Guidelines) This event aims to provide daily living aids, convenient goods, specialized equipment, and various information to enrich the lives of individuals with visual impairments. This time, under the theme of "Enjoying More," we will explore questions such as what devices like smartphones are, and how to better utilize specialized equipment. In addition to corporate booths, various experiential workshops will be held. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with equipment they may not usually encounter and discover new joys through these workshops, fostering information exchange and interaction that adds further color to their lives. The venue, being a university, will welcome everyone with a lively atmosphere reminiscent of a "school festival." ● Organized by: Japanese Low Vision Society