“Why do you value life extension?” – asks the late Yuri Hayashi, ALS patient
The late Yuri Hayashi, an ALS patient asked on Twitter “Why not think about death…Why do you value life extension?”
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“I can’t do anything about myself, and what am I doing to protect the individual human being?” writes the late Yuri Hayashi ALS patient
“I can’t do anything about myself, and what am I doing to protect the individual human being?”
“I’m not satisfied with the consultation yesterday so please book again today.” writes the late Yuri Hayashi ALS patient
I said. On that day, I went to see a reliable doctor. When I got it, I found an abnormality immediately. I was told to go to the neurology department immediately.
Elderly in Japan encouraged to get flu vaccine early
The plan is to call on people aged 65 and over to get vaccinated for influenza starting in early October. Then from the latter half of October, medical workers, people with pre-existing conditions, pregnant women and infants will be encouraged to get the vaccine.
Child abandonment court case highlights need for sex education for people with disabilities in Japan
A woman with a mild intellectual disability on trial for the charge of abandoning a dead baby that she gave birth to in a pit latrine has brought into question how much sex education and support people with disabilities receive.
Postponed Paralympics must ‘guarantee’ no coronavirus, says IPC chief
Parsons said some para-athletes were particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus, and that at current risk levels the Paralympics could not take place.
IPC President marks one year to go until Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
As the world celebrates one year to go until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics following their postponement earlier this year, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons answers questions on preparations for the Games and what impact he believes they will have in 2021.
New Disability News Japan Podcast | “On the day of 24-hour TV, I will release sarin at the Budokan and kill a lot of people with disabilities.”
By Barrier Free Japan August 24 2020 A university student was arrested on the day of recording Nippon Television’s “24-hourContinue Reading
Paralympics: Over 70% of athletes worried about impact of coronavirus
45 athletes said it is a challenge to stay motivated, the most common response in the multiple-choice questions, while 41 said they have a hard time engaging in competitions due to fears of infections, followed by 34 pointing to difficulties in maintaining or improving their performances.
Paralympics: Search for pandemic solutions ongoing with 1 year to go
Concern has been raised that para athletes may be at more risk of severe outcomes if they contract COVID-19, and athletes with particular impairments need to take more stringent precautions to protect themselves.
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