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2018.01.21
Lecture on experiences of leprosy patients- Would you like to hear the experiences of Leprosy recovered persons? ~
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Speaker: Haruhei Ishiyama
Born in 1936 (Showa 11) in Shizuoka Prefecture
He was diagnosed with Hansen's Disease when he was in the sixth grade of elementary school and dropped out of school.
In 1952, he was forcibly transferred to Kamiyama Fukusei Hospital.
In 1968, he returned to society. After working for a private company, he became a mobility guide for the disabled in Kawasaki City and worked there for 27 years.
In 1970, he married a nurse and had three children.
He currently serves as a director of the Miyamae Ward Social Welfare Council and as the chairman of a local organization for people with disabilities.
Received the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Award and the Kanagawa Bar Association Human Rights Award.
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The National Hansen's Disease Museum holds occasional lectures inviting residents and residents of Tama Zenshoen We hope that you will deepen your understanding of the Issues related to leprosy by listening to the stories of the parties concerned. Thank you for visiting our booth.
Opening remarks
A lecture by Haruhei Ishiyama
Question-and-answer session
Closing remarks
<Contact Information>
The National Hansen's Disease Museum Business Department Person in charge: Curator Manabu Tashiro
4-1-13, Aoba-cho, Higashimurayama-shi, Tokyo 189-0002
TEL: 042-396-2909 FAX: 042-396-2981