I would say that Sensoji in Asakusa and Meiji Shrine are good examples of historical buildings that have added ramps and elevators in a way that allows access, but also keeps the atmosphere of the traditional space.

May I ask what country you are from?

Hello,

When you say “learn from”, do you mean good examples of accessibility?

While the language school likely won’t be able provide it there are places that could lend you a magnifying device (or similar devices). A guy at my office uses one like this

https://www.aph.org/product/jupiter-portable-magnifier/

@bookman do you have any study abroad friends who might be able to help?

Hi Liz

We can try to find out! Would you need braille, or enlarged texts etc?

Yeah, I agree about both the cost being limiting and that facilities have a responsibility to be accessible.

But at the same time, not every place can be made accessible easily or quickly. (Thinking about the many restaurant here in Japan with only stairs that will likely be around another 20-30 years before being required to be rebuilt,…

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