One in Five Intellectually Disabled Person in Japan Faces "Opposition" when Pursuing Relationships

Kyodo News conducted a survey of people with intellectual disabilities and their families nationwide regarding the problem of people with intellectual disabilities being sterilized or treated at a group home in Hokkaido, it was found on February 26 that approximately one in five (19%) people in their 20s or older have experienced opposition or restrictions from those around them regarding love, marriage or childbirth. Only 8% had ever married, cohabited or had children. The majority of family members and others were in favour of love and marriage, but about 60% were against having children. Episode Notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/02/26/survey-shows-19-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-in-japan-continue-to-face-restrictions-regarding-social-relationships/