On Air: Fukuoka City Information/2015.10.10(Sat)/09:00～

Fukuoka City is looking to develop itself as a city where each and every citizen finds it easy and fulfilling to live under the concept of universal design.

Do you know the concept of universal design? It is a system though which people can live and use products or services freely, in comfort, regardless of physical disabilities, citizenship, gender or age. This requires development and installment of various devices and methods into the landscape of life in Fukuoka.

In order to raise awareness of this movement, the Universal Fukuoka City Festival will bring a multitude of events to different areas across the city this month. For example, from Saturday, October 10th through the national holiday on Monday the 12th, and then again from Saturday, October 17th through Sunday the 18th, there will be a quiz rally at the Fukuoka City Zoo where participants go around and examine universal design points of interest and answer quiz questions. It is on a first-come, first-served basis and there is room for the first 500 groups. Reservations are not required and you can participate simply by paying admission to the zoo. Also, on Saturday the 17th, there will be a painting workshop with the art group Atelier Bravo from 11:00 AM.

Then, on Sunday, October 25th the Universal Fukuoka City Award Presentation Ceremony and Commemorative Lecture will be held. It recognizes individuals and groups that have developed outstanding products and services using universal design. The memorial lecture will welcome Robert Campbell, a man with ties to Fukuoka, and he will speak on universal design from a global perspective.

It takes place in the lecture hall on the 15th floor of Fukuoka City Hall on October 25th between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. Seats are available for 250 people and it is free to attend. However, please be aware that it is necessary to make reservations in advance. Please apply by filling in and mailing the form found in the leaflets currently available at the Information Plaza located on the 1st floor of Fukuoka City Hall, as well as at the information corners of ward offices. Applications can also be faxed or emailed in. Please be sure to include your contact phone number, the name of those you would like to sign up, and your fax number or email address before sending in your application. The fax number is 092-714-0681. The email address is info@ud-fukuoka.com.

For further information, please see the leaflets or search Universal Fukuoka City and visit the homepage.

Everyone, please, participate this October in the Universal Fukuoka City Festival and feel what it’s like in a universal city; built for all, caring for all.