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Do Not Let Your Disability Become A Wall Shutting Love Out

I started writing a post in BASE inc last month, but only Japanese is available in the website. Today I released a new post, and translated it to English. == Updated on March 28, 2016 == BASE inc. will be

Why Tokyo Disney Land Doesn’t Offer Discount for People with Disabilities

In Japan, if you have an ID booklet for person with disability, you can get tickets with discounts in many commercial facilities. For example, you can get a movie ticket at half price, you don’t need to pay at

Gender Color Stereotypes

2 years ago, I visited my host family in Wisconsin by myself. During my visit, I bought 2 mug cups, shown in the picture. I grabbed a red one and blue one for Jeff and me without really thinking too much.

Do You Know About Communication Charm?

I had a chance to talk with a person who works for People Design Institute. He gave me the institute’s product named “communication charm”. By pointing at an image or phrase on the charm, you can communicate with a

Different Thinkings – Taking Wheelchair Accessible Escalator

It’s Jeff today. Today I want to share a story of how Mizuki and I see one thing so differently. I would like to share one of those stories with you.

Preparation for My Research Of Employment for People with Disabilities

My research sponsor, DUSKIN AINOWA Foundation, told me that I should have the basic information about people with disabilities of Japan before going to the U.S, or I won’t be able to share anything with professors over there. Therefore, since last month, I have visited people who have researched or worked on improving employment of people with disabilities for long time.

Our Story Will Be Published!?

The other day, I went to the monthly lecture of Katsuma Academy which is organized by Ms. Kazuyo Katsuma, a famous Japanese business woman. Jeff is a big fan of her and has joined this academy after moving to Japan. This time he invited me for the first time by using “friend invitation ticket”.

Moon Rider 7 Project