Wakayama care home worker arrested for sexual assault
“A man of a staff at a Wakayama care home was arrested on suspicion of touching the breasts of a woman in her 20s who has intellectual disabilities at a welfare facility in Hashimoto city.”
Author: Michael Gillan Peckitt
UK & CP born, living in Japan, blogging about disability
Wakayama Prefectural Police arrest a welfare facility employee on suspicion of ‘forced indecency’ of intellectually disabled woman
“Wakayama Prefectural Police at Hashimoto Police Station arrested an employee of a welfare facility for the disabled in the city. The suspect worked at a welfare institution in the same prefecture, and was arrested on suspicion of forced indecently against a woman with intellectual disability at a welfare facility. “
Aichi Prefecture’s Governor challenged by disability rights groups over Nagoya Castle’s accessibility
“At a press conference on 14th a disability group said that the “The basic human rights of persons with disabilities must be respected, and we strongly urge you to exchange ideas with people and find a better solution” and , “urged” the city to reconsider.”
The pink and strawberry products produced by disabled people in Sendai City
“The company “Kokuri no Mori” In Izumi ward, Sendai City, Japan produces original goods with motifs of pink and strawberry red, in the hope of creating work opportunities for people with disabilities and living care.”
Forced sterilization of disabled people in Japan: “An apology is not enough. What I want to say is: give me back my life.”
““An apology is not enough. What I want to say is: give me back my life.”
Disability groups urge Aichi Governor to act on a possible legal violation regarding Nagoya castle’s accessibility
“The “Aichi Disability Forum” forum pointed out that not installing an elevator in the new castle tower violates the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Law for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. Such a policy falls under “unfair discriminatory treatment” ”
NPO ‘Disabled People International’ protests proposed renovations to Nagoya castle’s inaccessibility
“We are excluding people with disabilities under the name of being faithful to historical facts, it is a discriminatory act that violates the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.”
Tochigi Prefecture company acquires vacant houses to accommodate disabled employees
“In the past, the company been actively hiring local disabled people, but in recent years it has been difficult find them. Such dormitories makes it easier for recruitment in a wide area by enriching welfare programs such as securing residences, as well as serving the aim of not wasting vacant houses.”
‘Masked Girls’ idol speaks about her paralysis
“I’d like to write lyrics for masked girls” “I would like to talk about radio, lecture, chair, etc.” “I would like to continue to support the Saitama Seibu Lions as long as I live, I want to do baseball work…I want to write a notebook, I am looking forward, and do not worry anymore “.”
Boulangerie and café ran by disabled people opens in Kyoto
“A café & boulangerie called “Furatto” where disabled people both make and sell the bread oprned on 7th May in Daimo Tatsumi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City.
About 50 kinds of authentic breads made with craftsmen’s guidance are features, “I want to make it a place where anyone can casually stop by casually.” ”
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