Hokkaido care facility employee arrested for Obscene Acts
“The allegation of arrest was allegedly touching the body of a high school girl, aged 16 in the city at a support facility for the disabled in Kita-ku, Tokyo, around July 13.”
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Hyogo Bar Association: DNA collection from intellectually disabled woman “illegal with no valid consent”
“The police station requested the woman voluntarily come to the station in May, and the woman visited the station with her mother. The clerk collected DNA from the woman’s mouth. The station claims that the collection was made with written consent. On the other hand, the woman said that she “did not agree” and that her mother did not approve. The station sent a document to the woman for allegedly damaging the property.”
Undisclosed settlement reached at Nagoya High Court over death of a disabled man
“The corporation that operates the facility offered a payment of 18 million yen, but the bereaved family said, “..there is a difference in the amount of compensation between the healthy person and the disabled person…I am against it,” and was seeking compensation of more than 72 million yen, the same amount as a healthy person.”
Survey reveals at least 60% of disabled people expect Paralympics to help promote understanding of disabilities
“A total of 68 percent said they are either “very excited” or “excited” about the Tokyo Paralympics.However, 38 percent of respondents said the event is unlikely to increase the understanding of people with disabilities…”
Japan para sports look to massive Tokyo Games boost
“”When the games end, we’ll continue,” Toshio Yamada, the Japanese Para-Sports Association executive director, said in a recent interview with Kyodo News.”
Two men injured in separate stabbings in Yokohama; one suspect arrested
“Investigators said the suspect admitted to stabbing the public servant but has made nonsensical remarks in regard to a motive. The police will judge whether he can be held criminally responsible.”
Father arrested for attempted murder of 30-year-old disabled son
“According to police, the suspect, who works at a university, slashed his son in the neck with a knife at around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, while they were in a car parked on a vacant plot of land in Wakabayashi Ward.”
Upper House Rushes to Accommodate Disabled Lawmakers
“Funago, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, cannot speak and communicates instead by having an assistant track his eye movements along a “communication board” that displays letters.”
Tokyo 2020 organizers reveal schedule for Paralympics
“Both the Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies will start at 8 p.m., while the first gold medal will be awarded on Aug. 26 in the women’s cycling individual pursuit.”
Tokyo Olympic organizers test accessibility for disabled people
“Shigeo Yoshihara, former Japanese Paralympian with visual impairment, said after the test competition, “I didn’t know which bus to ride, so I think it would be safer if there is a volunteer to guide.” ”
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