Visually impaired man wins Japan comedy championship
Kyodo reprinted in The Mainichi March 7th 2018 TOKYO (Kyodo) — A visually impaired man won a national stand-up comedyContinue Reading
Author: Michael Gillan Peckitt
UK & CP born, living in Japan, blogging about disability
On proper names, or the invisible disabled people in Japan
“Disabled people in Japan will continue to be invisible if we can’t know their names.”
Persons with mental disabilities in Japan to be eligible for employment rights as disabled persons from April 2018
“From April 1, people with mental disabilities will be eligible for employment rights as persons with disabilities”
New April disability laws to do little to solve ’65 and older’ service issues
“The new laws will see the burden of nursing care costs eased for low-income earners. However, the problems of people having to shoulder the costs if they exceed their quotas and municipal governments having the final say over whether or not someone with disabilities can receive welfare services remain unchanged.”
Japan’s Paralympic team heads to Pyeongchang
“Some 30 Japanese athletes, including ski athletes who are hoping to win many medals at the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympic Games opening on 9th, departed from Haneda Airport for Korea on the morning of March 5th.”
Relief for victims of eugenics law
“Quick action by the government will make it clear that this nation has abandoned its eugenics beliefs.”
Make more efforts in Japan are needed to help disabled employees stay in jobs long-term
“People with disabilities working in accordance with their motivation and abilities, thereby helping to support society — it is hoped that a soon-to-be-implemented measure provides momentum in creating an environment for this objective.”
Prosecutors seek death penalty for man accused of killing three at Kawasaki nursing home
“Prosecutors on Thursday said they are seeking the death penalty for a man charged with murdering three elderly residents at a Kawasaki nursing home in 2014 by throwing them from balconies.”
日本のパラリンピックのマスコットが好きですか？ Do Disabled people in Japan like the Paralympic mascot?
“Japan announced its mascot for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on February 28th 3018. According to the The Japan Times, mascot is cool, calm but also can be powerful with a supernatural power and a kind heart, and can move objects by looking at them.”
Abuse of disabled people increased in Hyogo Prefecture for fiscal year 2016, 68 cases reported
“Hyogo Prefecture announced that there were 68 cases of abuse of persons with disabilities in the prefecture in FY 2016. Although low, abuse by welfare facility staff is increasing. The prefecture calls attention to facilities etc. as “There is a possibility that stress caused by shortage of manpower may be affected.” ”
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