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by Michael Gillan Peckitt June 26, 2018 Number of comments0
Disability Japan Welfare

Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo to increase ‘consultation windows’ for the elderly and people with disabilities

“Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward will expand the number of ‘consultation windows’ for persons with disabilities and disability welfare services. There are three consultation centers for people with disabilities in the present district, but it will be made possible for 20 elderly care assistance centers to respond to 20 elderly people. To prepare for rapid aging, prepare an environment where people with disabilities can consult at familiar places.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt June 24, 2018 Number of comments0
Disability Japan

2012 Report by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: Possibility of 6.5% of the children developing Aspergers or ADHD

“According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2012, there is a possibility of about 6.5% of the children of regular elementary and middle school developing . “Autistic Spectrum Syndrome” or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt June 21, 2018 Number of comments0
Crime Disability Japan

72-year-old mother arrested for killing her daughter, “I was pessimistic about the future.”

“Kanagawa Prefectural Police of Tama Police Station arrested Kono Matsunuma (72) of Nakanojima Tama-ku Kawasaki-shi for killing the eldest daughter on Monday, killing her eldest daughter. Her daughter’s, Hiroko san (46) died of suffocation and the investigation to switch charges to homicide. According to the police, Matsunuma allegedly insisted that “My daughter had congenital heart disease and I was pessimistic about the future.””

by Michael Gillan Peckitt June 20, 2018 Number of comments0
Disability Disasters Earthquake Japan Osaka

Early support means Evacuation Centers are ‘safe’ for disabled people in Osaka

“During the earthquake occurring in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture, the elderly and disabled people living alone moved to the evacuation center as many people needed assistance in the event of a disaster. “Even if I go home,” “Because everyone is safe”. The fear of frequent aftershocks and feeling of loneliness is strong, and relief is voiced that the person who is in the shelter is safe.”