Japan to hold 10th meeting on accessible building design standards
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced the 10th follow-up meeting on the architectural design standard for easier movement of elderly people and persons with disabilities. The web meeting is set for November 11 from 13:00 to 15:00 and will cover accessibility in small buildings, store interiors and high schools. Participants include experts, disability and elderly groups, business groups, local governments and ministries. Members of the public who want to watch online must register by email by November 9.
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What does it mean?
This is only a meeting announcement, not a newly finalized building rule. The government will discuss making small buildings and store interiors easier for disabled and elderly people to use.
Who is affected?
Elderly and disabled people, building owners and operators, and members of the public who want to watch the meeting.