Group of visually impaired people drastically reduce the work of massage Shiatsu doctors April 21 to 4:31

As the work of Anma Massage Shiatsu who is visually impaired due to the spread of new coronavirus has greatly decreased, and the concern about employment is spreading, the group made up of visually impaired people requests the country to support Will be released this week.

From the end of last month to the beginning of this month, the Japan Visually Impaired People's Association, which is made up of visually impaired organizations all over the country, has established a consultation desk regarding the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus on work and life.

Approximately 50 consultations were received at the counter, and the work of Anma Massage Shiatsu who is often handed by visually impaired people is drastically decreasing, or a "guide helper" who accompanies you when going to the hospital or shopping. However, many voices complained of anxiety, such as being unable to use because of heavy contact such as grasping the arm.

For this reason, the group has decided to issue a request form for assistance to the visually impaired persons again this week, and set up a consultation desk again from the 20th to collect further information.

Managing Director Masayoshi Hashii, who is also blind, said, “The government is thinking about measures such as the benefit system, but the situation that patients do not come to the clinic for a month or two continues, and I want them to take immediate measures.” I was talking.

The telephone number for consultation is 03-3200-0011, which is open from 10am to 4pm except on weekday lunch breaks.
In addition, FAX is 03-3200-7755 and mail is soudan@jfb.jp.