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.”
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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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Japan’s Welfare ministry to discuss disability benefits
“Under the current legislation, people with severe disabilities are eligible for publicly funded assistance for daily activities such as bathing and eating. They are only required to cover up to 10 percent of the costs themselves.”
Paralympics marathon to start half hour earlier amid heat concerns
“In a move to limit athletes’ exposure to severe heat, the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games marathon will start at 6:30 a.m., half an hour earlier than originally planned, sources revealed Monday.”
Japan’s first talent agency for people with disabilities
“As the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games approaches, we’re seeing more diversity in the media. Opportunities are blossoming in the entertainment industry for people with disabilities.”
Japan lawmakers with severe disabilities attend 1st Diet session
“A recently elected pair of Japanese lawmakers with severe physical disabilities entered parliament for the first time on Thursday to attend an extraordinary session.”
The Lack of a Ramp meant Recently Elected Disabled Japanese Lawmaker Yasuhiko Funago ‘could not enter via the main door’ of the Diet [Video in English]
“Since there was no ramp at the main entrance, recently elected Yasuhiko Funago of Reiwa Shinsengumi, who has ALS had to enter via the rear entrance.”
Man arrested for kidnapping girl with intellectual disability
“Kanagawa prefectural police said Thursday they have arrested a 29-year-old man of no fixed occupation on suspicion of kidnapping a 15-year-old intellectually disabled girl from a shopping mall.”
Long-forgotten films shed light on 1964 Tokyo Paralympics
“The 1964 Paralympics were officially known as the “International Games for the Physically Handicapped,” but the Tokyo event marked the first time that the term “paralympics” came into wide, albeit then unofficial, use. It is now considered by the International Paralympic Committee to have been the second Paralympics after the 1960 Rome Games, which were also called the Paraplegic Olympics.”
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