One year after Japan’s revised ‘Act for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities’ came into effect—mandating that businesses provide reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities—surveys show that public awareness remains low, with 60% of disabled respondents unaware of the new legal obligation. Experts stress that without such awareness, meaningful dialogue and support cannot occur, and call for stronger government-led information efforts.
Episode Notes:
‘One Year After Japan’s Disability Discrimination Laws Were Revised, 60% of Disabled Are Unaware of Rights’:
https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/04/30/one-year-after-japans-disability-discrimination-laws-were-revised-60-of-disabled-are-unaware-of-rights/
