Welfare services for people with disabilities

Identification booklet for the physically disabled

身体障害者手帳, shintai shougaisha techou

For people with physical disabilities

Treatment and education booklet

療育手帳, ryouiku techou

For people with developmental delays

Identification booklet for the mentally disabled

精神障害者保健福祉手帳, seishin shougaisha hoken fukushi techou

For people with mental disabilities that impact their daily lives and social participation

Financial support for medical costs

医療費の援助, iryouhi no enjo

Depending on the severity of the disability and the type of treatment, you may receive financial support for medical costs.

Supply or repair of medical devices

用具の交付と修理、yougu no koufu to shuuri

Depending on the severity of the disability and other circumstances, you may be eligible for the supply, repair, and/or rental of wheelchairs, artificial limbs, hearing aids, safety canes for the blind, and others.

Allowance payment

手当の支給, teate no shikyuu

Depending on the type and severity of the disability, you may receive an allowance if you have not been entered into an institution