February 2023 No.59 Disability Welfare NEWS

• [MHLW] Presentation of Proposals for New Subsidies and Expansion of Existing Subsidies under the Act to Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Disabilities
• [MHLW] The Issuance of an Administrative Communication Calling for Appropriate Guidance and Supervision in Psychiatric Hospitals
• [MEXT] Public Comments on the Draft “Basic Plan for the Promotion of Children’s Reading Activities”
• [MLIT] The Development of Criteria for Rehabilitation Facilities for Persons with Severe Spinal Cord Injuries
• [MIC] Release of Interim Summary of Study Group on the Utilization of Metaverse
• [CAO] Publication of Public Opinion Survey Results (Summary) on Persons with Disabilities
• [Expressway] Revision of Discount Scheme for Persons with Disabilities on Toll Roads

Edited and published by the Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Published on March 20^th, 2023.