Not really sure if this is “accessibility news” or not, but two candidates with disabilities (one with ALS, one with CP) were elected to Japan’s upper house of representatives! This is a first and I am excited to see how it can lead to improvements in accessibility here!
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/07/21/national/politics-diplomacy/two-reiwa-shinsengumi-candidates-disabilities-win-upper-house-seats/#.XTVQs-j7SUk
