TRANSPORT NEEDS OF DISABLED PERSONS

Professor Tetsuo Akiyama presented a talk today on Public Transportation : Increasing Mobility for the  Disabled and Disadvantaged Groups which gave an insight to the planning and provision of accessible transportation for disabled person and other disadvantaged groups. It was organised by INTAN as part of their  continuing education programme. 

Professor Akiyama who is also the Vice -President of the Japanese Association Toward Caring Society For All, gave examples from Japan as well other European countries. Among the audience were transport operators from various sectors, government officers, representatives from Local Authorities and disability leaders and activists.