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              • Two men both wearing surgical mask seated inside a cinema with a bucket of popcorn and two cups of drinks in between them. One of the men is holding a mobile phone and headphones in his ears.

                Free mobile app and glasses that sync audio description and captions to movies

                HELLO! MOVIE is a user-free application, launched in 2020 by the Japanese start-up Evixar, that allows people with visual or hearing disabilities to access the subtitles or audio description of movies via their smartphone or to project them onto smart glasses. The functions automatically synchronize only with the sound of the movies.
                Evixar Inc., HELLO! MOVIE, Japan

              • This is a photo of a video production scene. There are three individuals actively engaged in the process. On the left, a person wearing a red shirt appears to be communicating, possibly using sign language, in front of a blue background, which suggests they might be recording a segment that includes sign language interpretation. In the center and right of the image, two other individuals are operating the technical equipment, with one person gesturing, possibly directing the scene, while the other is handling a video camera. The presence of sign language indicates an inclusive approach to communication, catering to diverse audiences, which aligns with themes of equality and accessibility. The teamwork and collaboration evident in the photo also reflect a spirit of assistance and cooperation.

                Mainstream TV station organizing a sign language academy for interpreters specializing in sports coverage

                Okayama Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (OHK), Japan: Initiated a sign language program for deaf interpreters, focusing on distinctive aspects of motor sports. Supported by the Toyota Mobility Foundation, it aims at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo.
                OHK Sign Language Initiative, Japan

              • A dedicated TV channel for the hearing impaired

                Broadcasting of the Listening with Your Eyes channel began in 2017. The channel allows conventional programmes to provide closed captioning and sign language displayed over the original content. The size and position of the captioning and sign on the display can be determined by the viewer using a remote control and receiver.
                Organization for Broadcasting and Communications for People with Disabilities, Japan

              • Two men appearing to have different severity of muscular dystrophy seated in their electronic wheelchair inside a hospital room with a hospital bed on the right side of the photo and a light source behind them.

                Pioneering deinstitutionalization by involving broad networks of stakeholders

                The ‘Project for the Future Liberation and Deinstitutionalization of Muscular Dystrophy Wards’ is a Japanese NGO initiative that supports people with muscular dystrophy to live a life in the community. Since its launch in 2019 ten people have left institutions and are now living in the community.
                Project for the Future Liberation and Deinstitutionalization of Muscular Dystrophy Wards, Pioneering a de-institutionalization programme by involving broad networks of stakeholders, Japan

              • A person on the wheelchair looking for indicators on a map with two other people.

                Sharing the accessibility information of points of interest using apps and crowd sourcing

                In 2016 Mirairo launched a smartphone application with a screen reader function for collecting and sharing information on the accessibility of points of interest for persons with diverse needs including persons with disabilities, older persons, and tourists. In less than a year some 67,000 locations were uploaded.
                Mirairo Inc., Bmaps app, Japan

              • Easy-to-understand, accessible evacuation manual in DAISY multimedia format for persons with intellectual disabilities. DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) is a technical standard for computerised text.

                One part of the multimedia manual focuses on "general information", why it is essential to evacuate when a natural disaster happens. The second part pairs the "evacuation route", indicating the best evacuation route in one's familiar surroundings. Users may see faces they know, including their own, and hear a familiar voice.
                ATDO - Assistive Technology Development Organization, Evacuation manual in DAISY multimedia format, Japan

              • Freely and globally available software supporting users who are colour blind

                Ryobi Systems´s Visolve, Japan: Visolve helps colour-blind users with iOS simulators, MS Office add-ins and Windows toolbars. The freely available software was downloaded 72,000 times worldwide between 2005 and 2023.
                Visolve, Japan

              • Connecting wheelchair-accessible maps with GPS tracking

                WheeLog! is an interactive wheelchair mobile application based on Google maps that combines accessibility information with GPS-tracked routes used by other wheelchair users. In the first month since release of the application in May 2017, WheelLog! had over 1,000 downloads and more than 1,700 location postings.
                PADM - Parents Association of Distal Myopathies, WheeLog!, Japan

              • Enfranchising people under guardianship

                Till 2013 Japan’s Election Law deprived people under adult guardianship of their right to vote and to stand for elections. In a spectacular court case, the Tokyo District Court condemned this as unconstitutional. The repeal of the discriminatory article led to the enfranchisement of more than 136,000 persons.
                Tokyo District Court, REVISION OF ELECTION LAW, Japan

              • The photo depicts a diverse group of Asian children and a young adult engaged in a choral performance. They are dressed uniformly in black attire with white gloves, enhancing the visual harmony of the group. A young woman in a wheelchair is prominently included among the standing children, illustrating inclusivity and the normalization of disability within the community. The expressions on their faces range from concentration to joy, suggesting a shared experience of music and performance that transcends individual differences. The setting appears to be a well-lit, indoor space, likely a school or community center, fostering an environment of learning and cultural expression.

                A replicable model of an inclusive youth choir making music incorporating sign language

                White Hands Chorus Nippon by El Sistema Connect, Japan: Inclusive music choir merging deaf and hearing individuals. Grew from 35 to 98 members by 2023, offering free lessons and professional performances.
                The White Hands Chorus NIPPON, Japan