Category: Disability

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 23, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Disability Japan Podcast Sagamihara

Disability News Japan Podcast: Disabled Actors Star in ‘Sagamihara Massacre’ Inspired Film ‘Moon’

The film ‘Moon’ is set in a facility for the severely disabled, where the disabled are repeatedly subjected to heartless treatment and violence. The story depicts an employee with an irrationally amplified sense of justice and mission as he approaches the incident.

In June of last year, the users of “AGALA” (Arita City, Wakayama Prefecture), a facility that supports the employment of people with disabilities, were offered the chance to appear in a movie.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 21, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Disability Japan Podcast

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

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.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 21, 2023 1
Abuse Care Crime Disability Japan

Takatsuki City investigates assault by former employee of resident at facility for disabled people

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.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 19, 2023 Number of comments0
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Japan’s Cabinet Office opens “Connection Contact Window” for Consultation on Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities

On October 16th, the Cabinet Office opened a “Tsunagu Desk” to respond to consultations aimed at eliminating discrimination against people with disabilities. In April next year, companies and other private businesses will be required to make “reasonable accommodations” such as installing ramps for wheelchair users and providing written communication, so the government will support smooth implementation.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 17, 2023 1
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Three Aichi organizations submit requests to provide relief for people with disabilities over excessive food costs

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.