Administrative steps towards Universal Design Universal Design Office, Department of Planning of Shizuoka Prefectural Government of Shizuoka Prefectural Government

Universal Design is design for everyone

Introduction of Universal Design  Spreading of “Act for building welfare town” “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  UD was adopted into every area.  The Shizuoka UD Activity Plan (The period is 2000 to 2004) (The period is 2000 to 2004)

Information and Education for staff  Holding lectures at the Training Institute  Training courses for executive staff

Putting into Practice

Official envelopes

Shizuoka University of Art and Culture Universal Design as a basic concept

Floor sign on handrails of stairs Sign Design Wheelchair Section (lecture room with tiers)

Ogasayama Sports Park

slope car various means of transportation moving side walks

Wheelchair section

Family restroomSign Design Easily usable for children and wheelchair users

Prefectural apartment buildings

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

Main measures and projects

Books The guide of UD Ｅｘａｍｐｌｅｓ 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) ’99’00’01 ’04 (YEAR) （％） 70 ％ 60 ％ 46 ％ 31 ％

First conference of Universal Design in Japan First conference of Universal Design in Japan  24 – 25, January 2002  Attending 1,000 people from 38 prefectures  Collaboration with NPO groups

Conference

People in green jackets are NPO members

Our goal is to develop an attractive local area, where all people can live comfortably

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