Abstract
This paper discusses about the housing needs and housing arrangements for the people with thalidomide-induced upper limbs disabilities taking overviews of 7 case studies. The points of views of these studies are to grasp the characteristics of their disabilities, the transitions of their housing needs and individual needs of their housing environments. At the results of those studies, following points are proved; 1. The characteristics of their behaviors caused by disability. 2. The characteristics of their daily activities and housekeeping work. 3. The conditions of housing needs and housing arrangements adapted to their disabilities. It became clear through our study that the conditions of housing arrangements for the disabled were not unanimous as they were influenced by personal factors. Furthermore, comparison of the results of the studies in Japan and Sweden shows that the conditions of housing arrangements were influenced by social system, cultural background and social values. ICF pointed out the importance of personal factors. In studying the housing needs and arrangements for the disabled, we should take personal factors into consideration.
