Disabled Kids In Nagano Get Night Trip To The Zoo!

Disability News Japan

English - December 03, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 15.4 MB
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Creating a fun haven for children with disabilities hoping to see wildlife is a global effort that has lasted over a quarter century.

And it is spreading widely among Japanese zoos, albeit normally as a one-day event as they embrace the twilight by opening their gates at night or reserving entire days exclusively for those with special needs and their families.

Episode Notes: Dreamnight program enables disabled children to enjoy visits to zoos in Japan:
https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/12/02/dreamnight-program-enables-disabled-children-to-enjoy-visits-to-zoos-in-japan/

Nine referred to prosecutors over detainee with chronic illnesses death at Japan police station:

https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/12/01/nine-referred-to-prosecutors-over-detainee-with-chronic-illnesses-death-at-japan-police-station/

*Editors note. When recording the podcast ‘Dreamnight’ was mistakenly referred to as ‘Dreamland.’ Apologies for the error.