International Forum on Independent Living

Workshop 3：Supporting Independent Living and Fully Equipping Relevant Laws

Ms. Eiko Ishige, The House of Representative

1. On Independent Living
   1. Independent Living is a value system on how human beings should live. You honor your own thought and feeling, and make decisions on your own.
   2. This value is formed and reinforced by social /cultural infrastructure where people with different backgrounds live co-dependently.
   3. Independent Living Calls for Support System and Laws Prohibiting Discriminations.
2. Key Concepts to Improve Laws to Support Independent Living
   1. Realize Integrated Education/Inclusion in Education.
   2. Maximize Opportunities for Social Participation.
   3. Legally Recognize Self-Advocates* Organizations, Enterprises, and Activities.
3. Nursing Care Insurance Act and Supporting Independent Living
   1. Nursing Care Insurance Policy That Do not Have Provisions of Social Participation.
   2. Need for Legalizing Services such as Out-of-Home Services and Meal-on -Wheels, and Supporting Non-Profits that Provide Various Services.
   3. Need for Improving Income Guarantee Policy to Compliment Nursing Care Policy.

Title : International Forum on Independent Living
Publisher : Japan Council on Independent Living Centers
Date : 1998/10/20
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