March 2023 No.60 Disability Welfare NEWS

• [MHLW] A Decision Has Been Made on the Date of Application for Private Business Operators to Provide Reasonable Accommodation under the Act to Eliminate Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities
• [MHLW] Release of the Report on the Community Support System for Persons with Challenging Behaviors
• [MHLW] Publication of the Report of the Study Group on Support for Children with Disabilities at Daycare Facilities
• [MHLW] Establishment of the Basic Policy on the Act to Support Vulnerable Women
• [MHLW] 10th International Abilympics held in Metz, France
• [MHLW] Revision of the Basic Policy on Measures for Employment of Persons with Disabilities and Guidelines for the Preparation of a Plan to Promote the Activities of Persons with Disabilities
• [MHLW] Release of the Results of a Survey on the Cases of Abuse of Persons with Disabilities
• [CAO] Update of the Basic Policy to Eliminate Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities
• [CAO] Cabinet Approves the Fifth Basic Plan for Persons with Disabilities
• [MEXT] Publication of a Report on the Ideal Support for Students with Disabilities Enrolled in Regular Classes
• [MEXT] The Central Council for Education Reports on the Next Basic Plan for the Promotion of Education
• [MEXT] Cabinet Approves the Fifth Basic Plan for the Promotion of Children’s Reading Activities
• [Agency for Cultural Affairs] Announcement of the Basic Plan for the Promotion of Cultural and Artistic Activities by Persons with Disabilities (Phase 2)
• [MLIT] Guidelines Prepared on the Proper Use of Parking Facilities for Wheelchair Users
• [MLIT] Publication of the Overview of Aggregate Results on Achievements of Facilitating Mobility in FY2021
• [Japan Tourism Agency] Cabinet Approves the National Tourism Promotion Basic Plan

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