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Administrative steps towards Universal Design. Universal Design Office, Department of Planning of Shizuoka Prefectural Government. Universal Design is design for everyone. Introduction of Universal Design. Spreading of “Act for building welfare town” Human Rights
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Administrative steps towards Universal Design Universal Design Office, Department of Planning of Shizuoka Prefectural Government
Introduction of Universal Design • Spreading of “Act for building welfare town” • Human Rights • Independent living of disabled people • Creating of society by irrespective of age and gender
Pioneer of Universal Design • Universal Design Office was set up in 1999. • UD was adopted into every area. • The Shizuoka UD Activity Plan (The period is 2000 to 2004)
Information and Education for staff • Holding lectures at the Training Institute • Training courses for executive staff
Shizuoka University of Art and Culture Universal Design as a basicconcept Universal Design as a basicconcept
Wheelchair Section (lecture room with tiers) Floor sign on handrails of stairs Sign Design
slope car moving side walks various means of transportation
Family restroom Sign Design Easily usable for children and wheelchair users
For smooth and easy access in and out by wheelchair users From a room to veranda without difference in level
Counter height is adjustable to allow for easy access by wheelchair users Large switch
Cooperation with private enterprises Furniture
Books Examples of UD The guide of UD
Commending ideas of Universal Design Awards ceremony for UD Competition
Reaction of Prefectural residents and organizations • Increasing the number of people who have the sense of intimacy • Awareness of UD among the residents are rising
Awareness of UD(Among the residents of Shizuoka Prefecture) (%) 70% 60% 31% 46% ’04 (YEAR) ’99 ’00 ’01
First conference of Universal Design in Japan • 24 – 25, January 2002 • Attending 1,000 people from 38 prefectures • Collaboration with NPO groups
Our goal is to develop an attractive local area,where all people can live comfortably