Author: Michael Gillan Peckitt

UK & CP born, living in Japan, blogging about disability
by Michael Gillan Peckitt August 13, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Care Disability Intellectual disabilities Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: ‘Administrative Sanctions’ for Nagasaki Care Facility Over Abuse of Disabled Users

It was discovered that a facility for persons with disabilities in Sasebo City was abused by its staff, and the city imposed an administrative sanction to suspend acceptance of new users for one year.

This facility is used by people with intellectual disabilities and people with physical disabilities, and according to Sasebo City, 5 cases of physical abuse and 1 case of psychological abuse were confirmed in 2022.

In fiscal 2015, the facility had also used inappropriate physical restraints, and the prefecture recommended improvements.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt August 11, 2023 Number of comments0
Care Disability Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: Between Typhoon Days & Disabled Resident of Hokkaido Facility Injured After Falling Out of 2nd Floor Window

At a support facility for the disabled in Betsukai, East Hokkaido, a male resident who was locked in a second-floor room by a male staff member fell out of a window and sustained injuries. The Hokkaido Prefectural Government is conducting interviews with the staff to investigate the possibility that the incident may have been an act of abuse.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt August 10, 2023 1
Abuse Care Disability Hokkaido Japan

Male Resident of Hokkaido Facility for Disabled Injured After Falling Out of Window of 2nd Floor Room, Possible Abuse Investigated

At a support facility for the disabled in Betsukai, East Hokkaido, a male resident who was locked in a second-floor room by a male staff member fell out of a window and sustained injuries. The Hokkaido Prefectural Government is conducting interviews with the staff to investigate the possibility that the incident may have been an act of abuse.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt August 8, 2023 Number of comments0
Disability Employment Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: Typhoon and a Lack of “special consideration” for Employees with Children with Disabilities in Japan

A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found on August 6th that 81.7% of companies answered that they “do not give special consideration” even if their employees have children with disabilities. Parents of children with disabilities tend to take time off from work to go to hospitals or accompany them, and often have no choice but to give up their careers. The government’s study group is asking companies to provide support that respects the wishes of their employees.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt August 6, 2023 Number of comments0
Disability Japan Writing

Ichikawa’s novel spotlights dearth of ebooks for disabled people [Asahi Shimbun Editorial]

“I hated paper books. I hated the machismo of the traditional reading culture, which requires five physical abilities–the ability to see, the ability to hold a book, the ability to turn pages, the ability to maintain a reading posture and the ability to freely go to bookstores to buy books. I hated the ignorant arrogance of book lovers who are not aware of their privilege of being able to read paper books.”