Japan’s PM Abe apologizes for ‘nearly 20 years of neglecting’ disability employment issue
“ “”I am sorry as a head of an administration for a problem that had been neglected for nearly 20 years,”Abe said”
Author: Michael Gillan Peckitt
UK & CP born, living in Japan, blogging about disability
Give relief as quickly as possible to victims of forced sterilization
“The working team does not plan to notify each victim individually. The team cited reasons including, “Some people do not want others to know they underwent this surgery.” Instead, the relief program will be publicized and the people will be urged to apply for redress.”
5.4M Earthquake hits Western Japan
“A 5.4 magnitude earthquake, registering Shindo 4, hit Western Japan and specifically the Kansai region at around 16:58 on Friday 2nd November 2018. The epicentre appears to have been Wakayama Prefecture, but was felt in nearby prefectures.”
Couple sue clinic over balance ball they say led to baby son’s death
“The parents say the fall caused their baby’s disability and premature death, and are seeking 90 million yen ($803,070) in damages in a lawsuit filed against the clinic and one of its doctors at the Osaka District Court.”
Japanese Paralympian Seryu rides wave toward Rio redemption
““I want to show that disabled people don’t need pity. I want to show that we can do so many different things.”
NHK Reports on Forced Sterilized and the Japanese Government’s ‘non-disclosure policy’
“The nondisclosure policy, which would even be applied to victims with surgery records, is designed to protect the victims’ privacy, say its drafters. But caregivers of victims with intellectual disabilities and experts suspect that its hidden goal is to limit the number of people who come forward to receive the compensation.”
Gov’t silence on sterilization damage to victims faces criticism from experts
“The nondisclosure policy, which would even be applied to victims with surgery records, is designed to protect the victims’ privacy, say its drafters. But caregivers of victims with intellectual disabilities and experts suspect that its hidden goal is to limit the number of people who come forward to receive the compensation.”
Labor ministry lays down the law on hiring disabled people
““ “We are hoping that you will be supporters of the disabled and promote their employment by taking back what you learned through this seminar to your workplace,” said Kenichi Hojo, chief of the ministry’s Employment Development Department, at the opening of the meeting.”
Japanese Labor Ministry to conduct survey on the ‘padding’ of disability employment figures
“The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry, which holds jurisdiction over the country’s system for employment of people with disabilities, will send investigators to each ministry and agency to find out whether required standards, including the confirmation of disability certificates, are met, according to the sources.”
Ensure govt entities are prepared to accept more disabled employees
“The government must create an environment in which disabled people can work stably without overexerting themselves by tailoring work duties and working hours to suit their individual characteristics. It is important to learn from good examples in the private sector and expand the range of places where disabled people can demonstrate their abilities while working.”
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