The House of Councilors To promote barrier-free promotion 5:07 on January 5
In order to promote barrier-free access, the House of Councilors has decided to proceed with renovation work, such as installing ramps in wheelchairs so that members of the wheelchair can attend.
Last year, members of the Reiwa Shinsengumi with severe disabilities were elected to the Upper House for the first time, and the seats in the plenary hall were renovated so that members of the House of Representatives could operate smoothly while riding a large wheelchair.
The Upper House has determined that it is necessary to further promote barrier-free access, and has decided to set up a ramp at the plenary hall so that members of the wheelchair can speak and ask questions.
In addition, we plan to install elevators at the front entrance of the House of Councilors and the central entrance of the Houses of Parliament, and increase the number of multipurpose toilets that can be used in wheelchairs.
The budget for the supplementary budget for this fiscal year includes approximately 950 million yen for this purpose, and the Upper House has decided to start renovation work sequentially after the budget is approved by the ordinary parliament convened this month. You.