On the Japan Government Cabinet “approved plans” for a ‘Barrier Free Tokyo’ in 2013 and 2018
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Category: Disability
Japan aims to achieve full barrier-free access at major stations, airports by 2020
“The Japanese government has set a target of achieving full barrier-free access at major train stations, bus terminals and airports for the disabled ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.”
Forced sterilization and gender identity in Japan
“However, do you know that there is a law that forces unwanted infertility surgery now? The so-called “special sexual identity disorder method” (established in 2003). In order to have their gender identity (sexual identity) legally recognized, transgender people need to proceed to change family register in accordance with this law… It is necessary to revise this law right now.”
Japanese Government sets ‘Barrier Free’ goals for next 5 years
“The government decided on the “Basic Plan for the Fourth Persons with Disabilities” that sets the direction of policies for persons with disabilities for five years from FY 2018 at the Cabinet meeting on the 30th March.”
Disabled people in Okayama Prefecture out of work due to placement company bankruptcy
“The comprehensive support law for persons with disabilities stipulates that when a business operator abolishes a business, it provides convenience for persons with disabilities who wish to work continuously. Kurashiki Municipal Government issued a similar recommendation on the 15th, but because they were not able to secure a work place, and decided that further action was necessary.”
Osaka District Court rules woman with intellectual disabilities to be awarded damages for sexual abuse
“A 20-year-old woman with intellectual disabilities using Sakai City’s Akebono-koen facility “Sakai Akebono-en” described how she was told that she was “married” to a male official (31) and how that she was sexually abused…”
Japanese TV reports on the forced sterilization of disabled people
“Whilst it had been mentioned before on Japanese TV the ‘forced sterilization’ cases have not received a great of attention on broadcast media in Japan – compared to for example, the Moritomo school scandal.”
Bilingual support for children with developmental disorders in Nada Ward, Kobe
“A private facility called “Kent Center” that supports children with developmental disabilities and supports both Japanese and English families is newly fully opened on Rokko Island in Higashi Nada Ward, Kobe City.”
Japan’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry publishes changes in employment system for persons with disabilities from April 2018
“The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry has prepared commentary materials that compiles changes to the employment system for persons with disabilities, including the raise in the statutory employment rate from April 2018, and support information for companies engaged in employment of persons with disabilities.”
“I’ve suffered for a long time in my chest, I want you to return my body, my life.”
“The man who was interviewed had no intellectual or physical disabilities , but according to the defense group, he said the law was expanded and interpreted when he was in a child care facility, he said he had surgery.
“I’ve suffered for a long time in my chest, I want you to return my body, my life.” The man appealed at the press conference. The man said, “I should not be alone by myself, I want you to take courage you give to me.” ”
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