Category: Disability

by Michael Gillan Peckitt April 30, 2025 1
Barrier Free Disability Discrimination Japan

One Year After Japan’s Disability Discrimination Laws Were Revised, 60% of Disabled Are Unaware of Rights

One year after Japan’s revised Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities came into effect—mandating that businesses provide reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities—surveys show that public awareness remains low, with 60% of disabled respondents unaware of the new legal obligation. Experts stress that without such awareness, meaningful dialogue and support cannot occur, and call for stronger government-led information efforts.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt April 30, 2025 1
Autism Disability Discrimination Japan

“I’m in shock”: Autistic Man in Hiroshima Mistaken for Molester, Reported to Police

A mother in Hiroshima reported that her 21-year-old autistic son was mistakenly accused of groping on a bus after failing to respond to a woman’s request to move, highlighting how individuals with developmental disabilities are often misjudged due to difficulties with communication and social cues; although the police confirmed no wrongdoing through surveillance footage, the emotional impact remains, prompting calls for greater public awareness and understanding—especially through visible aids like the “Help Mark”—to prevent such distressing incidents.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt April 26, 2025 Number of comments0
Disability Health Japan Medical

Exposure to 1-minute sound may prevent motion sickness: Japan team

People suffering from motion sickness may be able to prevent their symptoms from developing just by listening to a minute of special sound, a Japanese research team said. The research found a sound at 100 hertz stimulates the inner ear and helps to reduce motion sickness by improving balance, the team said, while current preventive measures are largely limited to taking medicines.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt April 24, 2025 1
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Okinawa Group Home for People with Disabilities Suspected of Overcharging without Meeting Standards has Designation Revoked

A group home for people with disabilities located in Uruma City has been found to be operating without meeting required standards and allegedly overcharging for service benefits. The prefectural government has announced that it will revoke the facility’s designation as a disability welfare service provider.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt April 21, 2025 Number of comments0
ADHD Autism Barrier Free Disability Discrimination Japan

Ahead of Going On Sale Publisher of Controversial Book Depicting Neurodivergent People as Animals and as ‘Difficult’ Responds to Criticism

Publisher Mikasa Shobo released a press statement on April 18th addressing the criticisms of the book ‘Psychological Techniques to Skillfully Handle Difficult People in the Workplace” by Yuko Kanda ahead of its publication on April 22nd.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt April 19, 2025 2
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“ASD is a sloth, ADHD is a monkey, trauma disorder is a sheep” New Book by Japanese Counselor Classifying Neurodivergent People as Animals Sparks Controversy

A new book by the counselor Yuko Kanda that categorizes people suffering from conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, depression, and trauma disorders as animals — and portrays them as “troublesome people in the workplace” — is drawing strong backlash for promoting discriminatory views. The book claims to be packed with “techniques for winning without fighting.”