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by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 22, 2021 0

Kanagawa prefecture offers settlement after care home resident at facility for people with disabilities chokes on bread

On November 22nd, Kanagawa Prefecture made a statement about an accident in which a man got bread lodged in his throat and fell unconscious in October last year at the prefectural facility for the people with intellectual disabilities “Nakai Yamayurien” or “Nakai Town”. The prefecture announced it would pay about 26 million Yen to settle the matter. The man, who was a resident at the facility, is still in the hospital as he is still unconscious.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 20, 2021 0

Crime Japan

One arrested after house in Chiba burns down killing two residents with disabilities

A house fire that broke out in Sangawa, Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture on the morning of the 17th, killing two male residents, has led to an arson and murder investigation. On the night of the 18th, the Chiba prefectural police arrested a 65-year-old unemployed person who lives in this house on suspicion of arson and murder. The deceased, a man aged 32 and his father, aged 67 had severe physical disabilities, and it is possible that the attack was motivated by fatigue from long-term care and pessimism about the future.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 17, 2021 2

Japan Travel Wheelchair

JR West Develops Automatic Ramp for Wheelchair Passengers

West Japan Railway Co said Wednesday that it has developed an automatic ramp system designed to help wheelchair users get on and off trains. The system automatically extends a stainless ramp when a train arrives at a station platform.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 16, 2021 0

Cancer Disability Japan

Japanese Startup Detects Pancreatic Cancer Using Roundworms

A Japanese biotechnology startup said Tuesday that it has successfully identified patients with pancreatic cancer using genetically modified roundworms.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 12, 2021 0

Deaf Disability Japan Sign Language

AI being employed to translate sign language to help deaf in Japan

A system jointly developed by the University of Electro-Communications in Tokyo and SoftBank Corp. converts sign-language gestures into written text.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 10, 2021 0

Autism Crime Japan

Ex-nurse gets life sentence for poisoning deaths, judge cites the accused’s possible autism whilst passing sentence

The judge said that Kuboki exhibited signs of an autism spectrum disorder at the time of the crimes and has been in a state of depression, but found that she was mentally competent enough to bear full responsibility for her deeds.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 10, 2021 0

Coronavirus COVID-19 Japan

Japan Mulls Free COVID-19 Tests for People with No Symptoms

The Japanese government plans to conduct antigen and polymerase chain reaction tests for the novel coronavirus for people with no COVID-19 symptoms free of charge, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 8, 2021 0

Crime Japan

Man Arrested after Starting a Fire on Kyushu Bullet Train

The suspect is a resident of the city of Fukuoka, the capital of the namesake prefecture, adjacent to Kumamoto Prefecture, admitted to the crime, saying that he was trying to copy the knife and arson attack on a Keio Corp rapid train in Tokyo on Oct. 31, which left more than a dozen people injured, police sources said.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 8, 2021 0

Japan Paralympics Tokyo 2020

Survey suggests Tokyo Paralympics promoted understanding of disabilities

Seventy percent of respondents in the survey, conducted on people with a wide variety of disabilities, such as hearing, mental, and visual impairments, in 45 of the 47 prefectures said the hosting of the sports event led to a better understanding of their own disability or disabilities, in general.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 7, 2021 0

Disability Independent Living Japan

Japan’s Welfare Ministry announces new assisted living policy for people with disabilities

On November 5th, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced a policy to establish a new type of group home (GH) where people with disabilities live together with support in a building like an apartment for those who want to live alone or live with their partner.