Forced sterilization of disabled people in Japan: “An apology is not enough. What I want to say is: give me back my life.”
““An apology is not enough. What I want to say is: give me back my life.”
Category: Japan
Disability groups urge Aichi Governor to act on a possible legal violation regarding Nagoya castle’s accessibility
“The “Aichi Disability Forum” forum pointed out that not installing an elevator in the new castle tower violates the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Law for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities. Such a policy falls under “unfair discriminatory treatment” ”
NPO ‘Disabled People International’ protests proposed renovations to Nagoya castle’s inaccessibility
“We are excluding people with disabilities under the name of being faithful to historical facts, it is a discriminatory act that violates the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.”
Tochigi Prefecture company acquires vacant houses to accommodate disabled employees
“In the past, the company been actively hiring local disabled people, but in recent years it has been difficult find them. Such dormitories makes it easier for recruitment in a wide area by enriching welfare programs such as securing residences, as well as serving the aim of not wasting vacant houses.”
‘Masked Girls’ idol speaks about her paralysis
“I’d like to write lyrics for masked girls” “I would like to talk about radio, lecture, chair, etc.” “I would like to continue to support the Saitama Seibu Lions as long as I live, I want to do baseball work…I want to write a notebook, I am looking forward, and do not worry anymore “.”
Boulangerie and café ran by disabled people opens in Kyoto
“A café & boulangerie called “Furatto” where disabled people both make and sell the bread oprned on 7th May in Daimo Tatsumi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City.
About 50 kinds of authentic breads made with craftsmen’s guidance are features, “I want to make it a place where anyone can casually stop by casually.” ”
Hyogo Prefecture to introduce a program to help the elderly and disabled who have been charged with a crime
“Under the new initiative, when an elderly person or an intellectually disabled person who tends to have dementia is arrested by shoplifting; a counselor from a social welfare corporation entrusted by the prefecture who received information from prosecutors, lawyers, police will visit person in a detention facility. “
Exhibition at Okayama Municipal central library aims to increase understanding of autism and other developmental disorders
“I feel that interest in autism and developmental disorders is increasing in society as a whole, I hope the exhibition will lead to a better understanding.”
Japan Meteorological Agency to consider Sign Language ‘Disaster Warnings’ for the Deaf
“The Japan Meteorological Agency is considering the introduction of sign language interpretation at an emergency press conference so that people with impaired hearing can receive disaster prevention information.”
Matsuyama City looks to employ more disabled people
“This was an initiative started in response to the fact that specialized companies for disabled people people was established in 2014. Such companies aim to acquire funds to form a subsidiary company that can help create jobs for disabled people.”
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