This autism sensitivity and tourism education webinar was facilitated by Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz, National President, Autism Society Philippines.

More than 200 representatives from organizations - including representatives from international organizations - working with/for the Autism Society in Philippines participated in the webinar.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, recommended promoting a good practice of certified places on tourism inclusion in ASEAN.

Discussion points on challenges, tips and best practices for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) tourists were presented by Ms. Erlinda Koe, Chair Emerita, Autism Society Philippines/Chairperson of Public Relations and Information Committee.

Past experiences and lesson learned by APCD - both logistic and activities matters - were exchanged

Core management team members including AAN Chairman, Honorary Chairperson, and AAN Secretariat team from London School Centre for Autism Awareness (LSCAA), attended the workshop.

Sharing empowering messages to support moving forward of AAN for the next decades. 

Community Development Department (CCD) team facilitated a virtual tour for an online intern, Ms. Kristy Sinclair-Lombardo from Australia, inside the APCD training center and demonstrated accessibility inside the building.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, gave a program orientation, and officially welcomed Ms. Kristy via the virtual tour.

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Executive Secretary to the Executive Director, also greeted her at APCD Office.

Ms. Kristy was introduced to activities from Chocolate Cafe Department, Ratchawithi Branch, by staff with disabilities.

CCD team showed her the front of APCD's CP Kitchen area as a human resource development center.

Ms. Nongnart Sutheerawatthananont, Chief of IKM Department greeted Ms. Kristy and explained her job description.

Mr. Piroon reported impacts of the Grand Opening of APCD 60+Plus Bakery & Chocolate Cafe at Government House of Thailand last year.

APCD management team led by Mr. Piroon Laismit held a discussion with Ms. Pornpith Phetchareon and Mr. Samithichai Janpen, Director of Division of Agenda, Bureau of Parliamentary Proceedings, The Secretariat of the House of Representatives, to seek a potential collaboration to open APCD 60+Plus Bakery & Chocolate Cafe at the House of Representatives.

APCD gave 60+Plus products for New Year 2021 greetings to Ms. Pornpith.

Souvenirs from The Secretariat of the House of Representatives to the visitors

New Year gift basket from Chitralada School was given to APCD for New Year greetings

As a token of appreciation for the festive season, 60+Plus products were also given to Chitralada School.

Discussion on strengthening collaboration in 2021.

A Santa Claus brought gifts for the festive season to APCD and distributed New Year gifts for 60+Plus and APCD staff.

A variety of valued gifts from APCD management team, business partners on Disability-Inclusive Business, donors and APCD family members for all staff who have worked hard throughout the year.

An enjoyable performance by staff with various disabilities from 60+Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café.

Pocket money was given by APCD Executive Director, Mr. Piroon Laismit, to a 60+Plus staff member who a lucky winner in a party game.

A gift was distributed to a staff member with her comedic dances.

A 60+Plus staff member, Mr. Pakkapol Pooktaunthong, who works for cashier & services was shown appreciation with a reward from Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Executive Secretary to the Executive Director.

Participants enjoyed the game of Destiny,

Group photo of APCD management team, 60+Plus staff and APCD staff.

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, APCD Logistics Officer, putting makeup on her APCD Colleague, Ms. Wilailekha Somprach.