Reports Of Abuse At Takatsuki City Care Facility To Be Investigated

An interview with a person concerned revealed that a man in his 50s was seriously injured last month (September) at a facility for the disabled in Takatsuki City, Osaka, breaking his ribs. According to the facility, one of the former employees admitted to assaulting the man, and the city is now investigating the details. Three organizations representing people with disabilities in Aichi Prefecture have submitted a written request to the prefectural government and the city of Nagoya demanding that the government take action in response to the issue of the Megumi Corporation (Tokyo), a welfare company that operates facilities for people with disabilities nationwide, overcharging its users for foodstuffs. Episode Notes: ‘Takatsuki City investigates assault by former employee of resident at facility for disabled people’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/10/21/takatsuki-city-investigates-assault-by-former-employee-of-resident-at-facility-for-disabled-people/ ‘Three Aichi organizations submit requests to provide relief for people with disabilities over excessive food costs’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/10/17/three-aichi-organizations-submit-requests-to-provide-relief-for-people-with-disabilities-over-excessive-food-costs/