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General Principles of Universal Design Policy
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Introduction

I. Present state and challenges
 
Past efforts
Challenges to be overcome to achieve universal design
   
II. Basic concept of the general principles of universal design policy
 
Constructing a participation society from the perspective of users
Integrating barrier free policies
Public transportation that all people can use safely and smoothly
Creating communities where everyone can live safely and comfortably
Providing for diverse activities based on technology, methods, etc.
   
III. Specific measures
 
Construction of systems for the participation of diverse concerned people based on the concept of universal design
Creation of systems for assessments and information sharing based on the concept of universal design (universal design assessments)
Promotion of integrated and comprehensive barrier free measures
Enacting standards and guidelines based on the concept of universal design
5 Completing non-physical measures (realization of a "psychologically barrier free" society
Realization of public transportation that all people can use safely and smoothly
Planning communities where everyone can live safely and comfortably
Flexible response to various people and activities
Application of IT and other new technologies
10  Comprehensive spread of pioneering efforts (leading projects and leading areas)
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