The International Standard of tactile walking surface indicators (TWSIs) for blind or vision-impaired persons was published in March, 2012. TWSIs were invented in Japan in 1965. They are now used around the world to help blind or vision-impaired persons to travel independently. At present, TWSI patterns and installation methods vary from country to country. This paper outlines the international standard by which these are reflected.

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In recent years, many local governments have been studied the plan of the utilization of vacant room and meeting room in public housing. There, the plan that residents living in the surrounding area also not only limited to residents are able to use the facilities, have been attracting attention. However, the present condition is groping about the utilization of public housing. In this study, to verify effects of the utilization of meeting room and vacant room in public housing on their community by targeting advanced cases. Then, consider problem in the utilization. At last, aims to make recommendations for the utilization of meeting room and vacant room in public housing on their community in the future.

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