Relief for victims of eugenics law
“Quick action by the government will make it clear that this nation has abandoned its eugenics beliefs.”
Category: Disability
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.” ”
Group home for disabled people built in Ishikawa prefecture
“Parents who care for persons with disabilities are aging, worried about the future of children, I want to aim for a society where people with disabilities can coexist.”
Japan’s PyeongChang Paralympic team inaugurated
“Japan has officially inaugurated its team of athletes for the PyeongChang Paralympics, scheduled to take place in South Korea next month.”
Kobe district court finds 87-year-old man with “dementia and memory impairment” not guilty of shoplifting
“A judgement by the courts of an unemployed male in the city (87) who was questioned for theft as a shoplifting in the supermarket in Kobe was held at the Kobe District Court on 23rd, and judge Kurao Atsushi said ” It is not admitted that there was willful intent of theft”
“The fact that elderly people with dementia become extremely weak has not been shared between the medical & nursing fronts and patient’s families”
“The fact that elderly people with dementia become extremely weak has not been shared between the medical and nursing fronts and patient’s families…”
Vacant houses renovated to be ‘Group Homes’ for disabled people
“Next month in Senboku New Town (NT) in the southern part of Osaka Prefecture, a group home for disabled people refurbished detached houses will open. ”
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