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Placement of sign language interpreters and tablet terminals at the ward office
Last Updated December 12, 2024
Placement of sign language interpreters and tablet terminals at the ward office
When a hearing-impaired person who needs a sign language interpreter visits the ward office for urgent business, etc., interpreters are assigned to some ward offices to ensure communication in sign language. In addition, all ward offices provide services using sign language interpreters and voice recognition applications using tablet terminals.
[Target persons] Persons with hearing, speech and language impairment
[Usage fee] None
[How to use] Please inform us of your request at each window.
①Sign language interpreter
Naka Ward: Every Friday from 8:45 to 12:00
Totsuka Ward: Every Thursday from 13:30 to 17:00
②Tablet terminal
All 18 ward offices: Weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00 / 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00
※If you are coming to the agency for a long time interview or consultation that requires a reservation, please use the "Sign Language Interpreter Dispatch Business".
※For sign language interpreter services using tablet terminals, communication may not be possible depending on radio wave conditions.
Inquiries to this page
Health and Social Welfare Bureau Disability Welfare and Health Department Disability Independence Support Division Social Participation Promotion Section
Telephone: 045-671-3602
Telephone: 045-671-3602
Fax: 045-671-3566
Email address: kf-syojiritsu@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 378-511-411