Japan’s Land And Transport Ministries Report & The Language Of ‘Barrier Free’ Law

Recent reports made by Japan’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Land and Transport regarding the elderly and people with disabilities are arguably a kind of good news/bad news situation. Episode Notes: ‘Japan’s Land Ministry to take steps to help property owners who “hesitate” to rent to elderly and disabled’ https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/02/15/japans-land-ministry-to-take-steps-to-help-property-owners-who-hesitate-to-rent-to-elderly-and-disabled/ ‘Japan’s Transport Ministry Points Out Language Used to Refer to Disabled on Airline Website May Be Misinterpreted’ https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/02/17/japans-transport-ministry-points-out-language-used-to-refer-to-disabled-on-airline-website-may-be-misinterpreted/