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![[2026 Edition] Comprehensive Guide to the Assistive Device Expense Subsidy System: Eligible Items, Application Process, and Steps to Purchase with a 10% Personal Contribution](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fpixseo-1eeef.firebasestorage.app%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F1772440866663_______-min.webp%3FGoogleAccessId%3Dfirebase-adminsdk-fbsvc%2540pixseo-1eeef.iam.gserviceaccount.com%26Expires%3D16446985200%26Signature%3DkX9d%252FApp0KpHV4Wp%252FxbdX5JMTNgWc6IEfff3VZq0IggdU0n1exqpXaaDxeUdFQ%252FqdFDuRHhBvZEKbNsAbkZxJFrj8xs2IxS7VIt93PeMgjOuxdpYSVS24zr%252B9vcfRQPxyAN7kH2kUU3u7gwnnZZlFRTCcwGnwKjoq0Ps%252BPGtN9e8AiXWH5ua95fH4c%252Bmo%252FWzsrIkHdv3GnXUGXbByLagYmKNMDoOT4Qx7cqYL1G46EH5ARGT5Ejjx1wsfaQyyV3Ug%252Fdp7FKMeSfKbMr6%252FABabXifLWBiYDw1PMu84vuKwDvbyzogpjh2sn%252BrqgJ5r%252Fz6Oot%252FBNHdN8A4YwIrL8Tdjg%253D%253D&w=3840&q=85&dpl=dpl_5LoAKTTp5bY8ct5WQKmGcSadt1cK)
[2026 Edition] Comprehensive Guide to the Assistive Device Expense Subsidy System: Eligible Items, Application Process, and Steps to Purchase with a 10% Personal Contribution
The Prosthetic Device Expense Subsidy System allows for the purchase of wheelchairs, hearing aids, prosthetic limbs, and more with a basic 10% personal cost. It is available to holders of a physical disability certificate and patients with designated intractable diseases, excluding households with an income tax of 460,000 yen or more. This article provides an updated 2026 guide on the list of eligible items, the application process, evaluation criteria, and the impact of the system revision in April 2025.
The Importance of Hiring People with Disabilities and Solutions to Recruitment Challenges
Are you struggling with where to start with "employment of people with disabilities"? We provide a detailed explanation of the latest legal amendments, the concept of reasonable accommodation, strategies to avoid mismatches, and key points for retention support. Companies aiming for a stable employment system for people with disabilities should definitely take a look.
What is Information Accessibility for People with Disabilities? A Clear Explanation with Examples!
"The desire to ensure that accurate information reaches people with disabilities is further concretized by the concept of 'information assurance.' Even companies that have been working on reasonable accommodations may still question 'What is information assurance?' and 'What kind of considerations are required?' […]"
【2026 Latest Edition】What Has Changed with the Basic Dementia Act? Post-Enactment Initiatives and Their Impact on Our Lives
The Dementia Basic Act is a law passed in June 2023 to ensure that people with dementia can live hopeful lives in Japan's super-aging society. This basic law embodies the principle of normalization, specifically legislated for dementia. The enactment of this law […]
What is the Comprehensive Support Law for Persons with Disabilities? A Thorough Explanation of Disability Welfare Services, Changes Due to Legal Revisions, and Six Key Points
By utilizing the Self-Support Medical Care System, outpatient costs for mental illness, rehabilitation, and developmental medical care are generally reduced to a 10% copayment. This applies to individuals with mental or physical disabilities and children with disabilities who require ongoing medical care, with a monthly cap set according to income. This article provides the latest information on eligibility criteria, application procedures, calculation of personal expenses, and renewal of validity.
Mandatory Reasonable Accommodation? Key Points, Case Studies, and Easy-to-Understand Strategies!
In May 2021, a part of the Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities was amended, and from April 1, 2024, private businesses will also be legally required to provide reasonable accommodation. Previously, the obligation to provide reasonable accommodation was limited to government agencies and public facilities. […]
What is the New Barrier-Free Law? A Clear Explanation of the 2025 Amendments!
Are you familiar with the "Barrier-Free New Law"? It was partially amended in June 2025, following a previous amendment in 2020. Many people might have heard of it or have a vague understanding, as it has been frequently covered in the news […]
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Diagramming the Differences Between the Medical Model and the Social Model: 4 Key Points That Change the Perception of Disability [2026 Edition]
The social model of disability is the concept that "disability lies not with the individual, but with society." This guide explains the differences from the medical model, the relationship with reasonable accommodation, and provides examples of its application in corporate and educational settings, complete with diagrams and real-life cases. It is a comprehensive guide useful for welfare workers, researchers, and HR personnel.