Disability News Japan Podcast: ‘Sagamihara Massacre’ Prefectural Government May Privatize Care Homes

By Barrier Free Japan

September 15 2023

KANAGAWA – At the Kanagawa Prefectural Assembly on September 12, Governor Kuroiwa announced his intention to transfer three of the prefectural support facilities for people with disabilities to the private sector.

The three facilities being considered are Hasagami Ryokufuen, Atsugi Seikaen, and Miura Shiratorien.

In response to a question from a member of parliament, Governor Kuroiwa said, “Scientific research and human resource development related to welfare are unprofitable and difficult to implement in private facilities.” “We are proceeding with the arrangement with the aim of continuing to operate the facility as a prefectural facility, and transferring the rest to the private sector.”

Among the prefectural facilities, Nakai Yamayuri Garden will continue, and the future direction of Serigaya Yamayuri Garden and Tsukui Yamayuri Garden will be considered based on the operational status.

Episode Notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/09/13/management-of-three-kanagawa-prefectural-facilities-for-persons-with-disabilities-may-be-transferred-to-private-sector/