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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2023 · 4 MIN

Matching App ‘Irodori’ for Disabled in Japan Reaches 10,000 Downloads

from Disability News Japan · host Michael Gillan Peckitt

A free app for people with disabilities and supporters seeking friendship in Japan has achieved 10,000 downloads in two months since its launch in July. As with other matching tools, users of the "Irodori" app register their own information, such as date of birth and gender, and it has a field to enter whether or not they have a disability. The app has communities where people with similar interests can communicate with each other, and a matching function for men and women. Users' feedback included, "I have been able to casually talk with people who have similar characteristics to myself.” Episode Notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/09/15/japans-free-matching-app-for-disabled-supporters-marks-10000-downloads/ “Irodori” App Official Website: https://irodori.icu

A free app for people with disabilities and supporters seeking friendship in Japan has achieved 10,000 downloads in two months since its launch in July. As with other matching tools, users of the "Irodori" app register their own information, such as date of birth and gender, and it has a field to enter whether or not they have a disability. The app has communities where people with similar interests can communicate with each other, and a matching function for men and women. Users' feedback included, "I have been able to casually talk with people who have similar characteristics to myself.” Episode Notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/09/15/japans-free-matching-app-for-disabled-supporters-marks-10000-downloads/ “Irodori” App Official Website: https://irodori.icu

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