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Disability News Japan Podcast Episode 88: Japanese Government Ordered to Pay Damages over Forced Sterilization
The Tokyo High Court overturned a lower court ruling, ordering the Japanese government to pay 15 million yen in damages to a 78-year-old man over forced sterilization under the now-defunct eugenic protection law.
Coronavirus cluster found at Shiga medical facility for children and people with disabilities
A new cluster of the coronavirus was found a welfare facility for the people with disabilities on March 18th.
People Linked to Arson-Hit Osaka Clinic Helping Ex-Patients
Ayano Hamauchi, the clinical psychotherapist, started in late January connecting former patients and counsellors not harmed in the fire through Twitter.
Not only did the arson attack claim the lives of patients and counsellors, but it also abruptly deprived other patients of the opportunity to receive counseling at the clinic.
Deadly Osaka Arson Case Closed without Indictment
Public prosecutors on Thursday dismissed a case against the suspect in a fatal arson attack at a mental health clinic in the western Japan city of Osaka last December, as the suspect is already dead.
Police Send Papers on Dead Suspect in Osaka Arson Attack
After the suspect’s death, police sought to uncover the motive for the attack by analyzing his smartphone. But the investigation has now been terminated.
Less than 40% of Prefectural Sports Facilities have carried out Staff Disability Awareness Training in Japan
A nationwide survey conducted by Kyodo News found that only less than 40% of prefectural sports facilities have conducted staff training within the past three years on how to consider and accommodate disabled persons.
New job support center caters to LGBT with disabilities in Japan
The new employment support center targets sexual minorities with mental or developmental disorders, who often fall between the cracks under the current welfare system.
Many Blood Drives Canceled in Japan amid Pandemic
While the number of visitors to donation rooms are almost at target levels despite the pandemic, there has been a spate of cancellations of offers to accept donation buses, due to concerns about the infection spread.
Japan looking for a youth movement to power future Paralympic teams
Lack of accessibility in sports facilities and infrastructure limits the involvement of individuals with disabilities in sports, making it tough for athletes to find a safe and supporting environment to jump-start their sporting careers at an early age.
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