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

2. Universal Design is design for everyone

3. 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

4. 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) (The period is 2000 to 2004)

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

6. Putting into Practice

7. Official envelopes

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

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

10. Ogasayama Sports Park

11. slope car various means of transportation moving side walks

12. Wheelchair section

13. Family restroomSign Design Easily usable for children and wheelchair users

14. Prefectural apartment buildings

15. For smooth and easy access in and out by wheelchair users From a room to veranda without difference in level

16. Counter height is adjustable to allow for easy access by wheelchair users Large switch

17. Cooperation with private enterprises Furniture

18. Main measures and projects

19. Books The guide of UD Ｅｘａｍｐｌｅｓ of UD

20. Commending ideas of Universal Design Awards ceremony for UD Competition

21. 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

22. Awareness of UD (Among the residents of Shizuoka Prefecture) ’99’00’01 ’04 (YEAR) （％） 70 ％ 60 ％ 46 ％ 31 ％

23. 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

24. Conference

25. People in green jackets are NPO members

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

28. The End