APCD was invited to be a speaker at a week event of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) organized by the Association of Parents of Thai Persons with Autism (AU Thai), Bangkok, Thailand 31 March to 2 April 2021

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

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

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.

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

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

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The first workshop on Empowering Parents Groups of Children with Special Needs to cope during COVID-19 under the JICA‐APCD Community Empowerment Program (CEP), on-site at APCD administrative building and other Zoom stations on 25 March 2021

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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Implementation of 3-day screening workshop on the "Skill Development Training for Thai Persons with Disabilities on Employability in Food Business", APCD Training Building, Bangkok, Thailand from 24 – 26 March 2021

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.

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.

More than 30 candidates attending the screening workshop.

 

Group presentation by participants

Group presentation by participants

 

Chocolate making demonstration by resource person from Mark Rin Chocolate company

Chocolate making demonstration by resource person from Mark Rin Chocolate company

 

Session on team building

Session on team building

 

Group reflections and preview of next day’s training

Group reflections and preview of next day’s training

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Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University attended a study tour to APCD, Bangkok, Thailand on 22 March 2021

Group photo of visitors and representatives from APCD management team

Group photo of visitors and representatives from APCD management team

 

Presentation on APCD regional activities on disability development

Presentation on APCD regional activities on disability development

 

A unique clock was given as token of appreciation for APCD

A unique clock was given as token of appreciation for APCD

 

APCD publication was presented to the visitors.

APCD publication was presented to the visitors.

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APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer presented Action Plan and attended Closing Ceremony in an online JICA Training “Social Participation and Livelihood of Persons with Disabilities through a Community-based Inclusive Approach (B)” Implemented by Empow

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

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. 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

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

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