Disability News Japan Podcast: Reports of Abuse at Takatsuki City Care Facility to be Investigated

By Barrier Free Japan

October 22 2023

OSAKA – An interview with a person concerned revealed that a man in his 50s was seriously injured last month (September) at a facility for the disabled in Takatsuki City, Osaka, breaking his ribs. According to the facility, one of the former employees admitted to assaulting the man, and the city is now investigating the details.

According to the officials, late last month at Mishima-no Sato, a facility for the disabled in Hara, Takatsuki City, a staff member noticed that a male resident in his 50s was walking in an unnatural manner, and upon examining him at the hospital, found that he had sustained a serious injury, breaking his ribs.

The facility investigated, and one of the former staff members admitted to assaulting the man, including hitting him, when interviewed.

AICHI – Three organizations representing people with disabilities in Aichi Prefecture have submitted a written request to the prefectural government and the city of Nagoya demanding that the government take action in response to the issue of the Megumi Corporation (Tokyo), a welfare company that operates facilities for people with disabilities nationwide, overcharging its users for foodstuffs.

Episode Notes: ‘Takatsuki City investigates assault by former employee of resident at facility for disabled people’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/10/21/takatsuki-city-investigates-assault-by-former-employee-of-resident-at-facility-for-disabled-people/

‘Three Aichi organizations submit requests to provide relief for people with disabilities over excessive food costs’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/10/17/three-aichi-organizations-submit-requests-to-provide-relief-for-people-with-disabilities-over-excessive-food-costs/