Panel discussion to exchange current situation on autism in ASEAN region with attending audience of parents of persons with autism and live on-air at Association channel

Group photo of speakers, facilitator and representatives from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director at a study tour at the Foundation, escorted by Mr. Chusak Janthayanond, President of AU Thai.

A souvenir from AU Thai given as a token of appreciation for APCD

APCD provided inputs to the workshop in respect of Disability-Inclusive Development (DID)

Participants exchanged practical knowledge at the workshop.

Photo of representatives from APCD, and staff from ILO as the organizer

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, representative from Thailand presented a country report after the opening ceremony session

Training course program was overviewed by Mr. Daisuke Hashimoto, Representative Director from Co-innovation Laboratory

The meeting finalized content preparation of regional event on Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) 2021

Each country representative confirmed the check list of preparation.

Group photo of honorable guests, domestic participants and APCD staff at APCD Zoom station in Thailand

More than 90 participants from relevant organizations in ASEAN countries and Japan – a total of 71 Zoom stations

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director; Mr. Morita Takahiro, Chief Representative, JICA Thailand Office; Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities delivering the opening remarks for the opening program at APCD Zoom station.

Welcome Message by Mr. Cason Ong, AAN Chairperson (Malaysia)

Each country presented a report on the  Current Situation & Need Assessment regarding Physical Activities in response to COVID-19

Fact findings of base-line survey on needs assessment in ASEAN region and Japan was presented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Yukinori Sawae, Faculty of Health & Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba

The opening ceremony program was moderated by Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer

Group photo of participants, resource persons, honorable guests, and APCD management team, and Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security who honored guests by giving the opening speech.

More than 30 candidates attending the screening workshop.

Group presentation by participants

Chocolate making demonstration by resource person from Mark Rin Chocolate company

Session on team building

Group reflections and preview of next day’s training

Group photo of visitors and representatives from APCD management team

Presentation on APCD regional activities on disability development

A unique clock was given as token of appreciation for APCD

APCD publication was presented to the visitors.

Group photo of participants and JICA Okinawa Colleagues showed the Certificate Template to participants after Closing Ceremony on 15 March 2021 Credit: JICA ©

Ms. Supaanong (NuNu) Panyasirimongkol, APCD’s Networking & Collaboration Officer, and Self-Advocates with Autism presented an Action Plan on “Promoting Accessible Tourism, accessible audit and Inclusive outing through Social Media”

Ms. NuNu shared comments and suggestions on classmate’s Action Plan

Discussion on the Program and job delegation

Presentation to provisional participants from ASEAN and Japan

Mask donation at Rumah Autis, with AAN Secretariat representatives, Ms. Candy, Ghivar and Irwan together with Rumah Autis representatives.