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by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 25, 2018 0

First General Japanese Government Civil Service Exam for Disabled People to start February 2019

“On the 24th October, the National Personnel Authority announced that in February 2019 the central government ministry will increase the number of employment for persons with disabilities, the National Personnel Authority will conduct a unified screening examination for national public servants targeted at persons with disabilities for the first time in February next year. It is expected that hundreds of disabled people will be hired across ministries and agencies.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 22, 2018 0

Disability Japan Padded Jobs

NHK reports on the ‘Padded Jobs’ issue in Japan [Video In English]

Reported on NHK News 7 on October 22nd 2018

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 20, 2018 0

Deaf Disability Forced Sterilization Japan

Forced abortion, sterilization cases in Japan among deaf rises to 127

“A total of 109 hearing-impaired people were forced to undergo 127 cases of sterilization operations or abortions under a postwar eugenics law, according to an ongoing investigation by the Japanese Federation of the Deaf (JFD).”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 18, 2018 0

Disability Japan Paralympics Tokyo 2020

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics posters removed after criticism from disabled people

“Posters using the phrase “Disability is just an excuse, only I am weak if I lose” were removed the walls of JR Tokyo station on October 15th following criticisms from disability groups.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 17, 2018 0

Dementia Disability Japan Welfare

Assets held by dementia sufferers in Japan top 143 trillion Yen

“A new report shows financial assets of people with senile dementia in Japan have topped 143 trillion yen, or over 1.27 trillion dollars, as of March this year.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 17, 2018 0

Disability Japan Welfare

Lacking helpers, wheelchair users and support workers hand out fliers at a JR West railway station

“There is a shortage of support workers or ‘helpers’ for disabled people in Japan.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 14, 2018 0

Crime Deaf Disability Japan

Three arrested for assaulting hearing impaired woman, Japanese crime groups members allegedly involved

“Three people, allegedly affiliated with the Sumiyosh-kai crime group were arrested for forcing a hearing impaired hearing woman to write a document apologizing for an offense she did not commit.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 10, 2018 0

Disability Elderly Health Japan

Annual survey finds physical condition of Japan’s elderly has improved

“The physical strength and athletic ability of elderly people in Japan has largely improved, while that of people in their 30s and 40s has mostly fallen, the Japan Sports Agency said in an annual survey released Sunday.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 9, 2018 0

Disability Japan Welfare

Plans for Kyoto’s counseling support services for persons with disabilities ranked second-worst in the country

“Businesses in Kyoto City, which conduct “Planning Counseling Support Projects” that creates and revises the plans necessary for using disability welfare services made the decision to withdraw some services because “it cannot be made profitable if we try to carefully face each person,” but also where we started “counseling of counseling office” as a new project. The planning rate of Kyoto Prefecture persons with disabilities is considered the second worst in the country.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 8, 2018 0

Disability Japan Paralympics Sports

Asian Para Games start as Maegawa looks to medal

“Serving as Japan’s flag-bearer in the opening ceremony was Kaede Maegawa, a member of the national women’s track and field team. She said she walked with her head held high during the ceremony hoping that the audience “will realize that a person with a prosthetic leg can walk gracefully.” ”