Category: Internet

by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 7, 2024 1
Barrier Free Disability Internet Japan Technology

Websites in Japan becoming more friendly to people with disabilities 

Private business operators in Japan are gearing up to comply with upcoming legal requirements mandating “reasonable consideration” for people with disabilities.
Against this backdrop, an increasing number of organizations, both in the private and public sectors, are embracing solutions provided by a French startup. The solutions allow for adjustments to website design settings in line with users’ visual, motor and cognitive capabilities, facilitating a more comfortable browsing experience for people with disabilities.

Japan’s revised law on eliminating discrimination against people with disabilities is scheduled to take effect in April. Enacted in 2021, the law mandates that both the central and local governments, along with business operators, provide reasonable consideration to people with disabilities. Previously, business operators were required to make such efforts.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 30, 2024 Number of comments0
Abuse Disability Internet Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: Gunma Disabled Man Files Criminal Charges After Being Called “Socially Unacceptable” Online

Prior to the criminal complaint, the man filed a civil suit against the online poster, seeking compensation for damages, and the Maebashi District Court ordered him to pay approximately 960,000 yen on December 8, 2023.

The criminal complaint was filed because the online contributor submitted a written defense in the civil trial, stating that the man was “such a socially unacceptable item”.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 28, 2024 1
Abuse Disability Internet Japan

Gunma Disabled Man Files Criminal Complaint Over Online Abuse After Being Called “socially unacceptable” During Civil Lawsuit

A man in his 40s who is severely disabled, filed a criminal complaint against an online contributor in Tokyo for defamation and insult on December 18, 2023.

Prior to the criminal complaint, the man filed a civil suit against the online poster, seeking compensation for damages, and the Maebashi District Court ordered him to pay approximately 960,000 yen on December 8, 2023.

The criminal complaint was filed because the online contributor submitted a written defense in the civil trial, stating that the man was “such a socially unacceptable item”.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt April 15, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Disability Discrimination Internet Japan

“I don’t mind killing him,” Japanese man with disabilities sues over “mental anguish due to internet postings”

According to the complaint, Kazuaki Hyodo (47), who is severely paralyzed due to illness, he filed a lawsuit against Maebashi City in April last year, seeking the necessary amount of nursing care services. , It is said that there were posts on bulletin boards on the Internet saying things like, “I don’t mind killing him,” and “There’s no reason to keep him alive, just kill him.’’