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by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 26, 2023 Number of comments0
Children Coronavirus COVID-19 Disability Japan

Over 10% of kids with COVID-related brain disease in Japan died

More than 10 percent of children in Japan who developed acute brain syndrome after infection with COVID-19 have died, results of a nationwide survey recently announced by a health ministry research team has shown.
The survey identified 34 cases of acute encephalopathy associated with COVID-19 infection among those under 18 between January 2020 and May 2022. The team analyzed 31 patients who did not have any underlying illnesses that could be responsible for causing the brain disease.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 25, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Care Disability Japan

Japan Logs Record 3,085 Abuse Cases against People with Disabilities in Fiscal Year 2021

The number of abuse cases against people with disabilities confirmed by local governments in Japan in fiscal 2021 rose by 284 from the preceding year to a record 3,085, according to the welfare ministry. 

The growth reflected rises in related consultations and reports on the back of increased public awareness about the law on preventing abuse against disabled people, which requires those finding such abuse cases to report to local governments.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 24, 2023 Number of comments0
Abuse Care Disability Japan

2,960 People with Disabilities in Japan Abused at Home or in Institutions in Fiscal Year 2021, Highest Number on Record

In fiscal year 2021, a total of 2,960 persons with disabilities who were abused at home or in institutions were identified by local authorities across Japan (up 295 from the previous year). This is the highest number since FY12, when the survey began. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced the figures on 24th March.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 22, 2023 1
Disability Japan Korea Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast ‘Korea Edition’: Leader of Korean disability rights protests Park Kyoung-seok arrested on illegal demonstration charges

The leader of a disability rights advocacy group who led years long rush-hour subway protests was arrested Friday in Seoul on charges of illegal demonstrations.

Police apprehended Park Kyoung-seok, the 63-year-old leader of the Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (SADD), for investigation in front of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency headquarters in central Seoul where he was holding a press conference.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 21, 2023 4
Disability Discrimination Korea

Leader of Korean disability rights protests, Park Kyoung-seok, arrested on illegal demonstration charges

The leader of a disability rights advocacy group who led years long rush-hour subway protests was arrested Friday on charges of illegal demonstrations.

Police apprehended Park Kyoung-seok, the 63-year-old leader of the Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (SADD), for investigation in front of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency headquarters in central Seoul where he was holding a press conference.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 21, 2023 Number of comments0
Disability Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: SPA! Magazine Highlights Workers Worry About Disclosing Developmental Disabilities

Awareness of developmental disabilities is increasing year by year. It used to be thought that it was a problem for children, but now it is becoming known that a certain percentage of adults also have developmental disabilities. As a result, there are more people who suspect that “I might be the same”, and confusion is occurring in the workplace. ‘SPA!’ followed the front line of “adult developmental disabilities” that your colleagues and subordinates may also have experienced.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 20, 2023 1
developmental disabilities Disability Japan

Workers in Japan Worry about Disclosing their Developmental Disabilities

Awareness of developmental disabilities is increasing year by year. It used to be thought that it was a problem for children, but now it is becoming known that a certain percentage of adults also have developmental disabilities. As a result, there are more people who suspect that “I might be the same”, and confusion is occurring in the workplace. We followed the front line of “adult developmental disorders” that your colleagues and subordinates may also have.

What should I say to those around me? Some desperately hide their developmental disabilities.

“Should we disclose our developmental disabilities?” is a sensitive question.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 18, 2023 1
Barrier Free Disability Japan Travel

Tokyo-Area Train Fares Raised by 10 Yen, a “barrier-free fee” to Improve Accessibility

East Japan Railway Co, or JR East, Tokyo Metro Co. and other railway operators raised their regular fares for train services in Tokyo and neighboring prefectures by 10 yen on Saturday.

These companies will use increased revenues to install elevators and platform doors and make other efforts to improve barrier-free accessibility at train stations.