The 3rd CEP Workshop on recommendations and utilizing/practicing the Japanese manual in the ASEAN context on 29 April 2021

There were 78 Zoom stations from other ASEAN countries and Japan that joined the Workshop.

There were 78 Zoom stations from other ASEAN countries and Japan that joined the Workshop.

 

2.	Autism Society Philippines (ASP) video presentation on utilizing/practicing the Hapiie manual via Zoom platform, which they learned at the second Workshop.

Autism Society Philippines (ASP) video presentation on utilizing/practicing the Hapiie manual via Zoom platform, which they learned at the second Workshop.

 

3.	Recap recommendations from participants by Mr. Cason Ong, Country Facilitator from the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM)/AAN Chairperson

Recap recommendations from participants by Mr. Cason Ong, Country Facilitator from the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM)/AAN Chairperson

 

4.	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yukinori Sawae, Faculty of Health & Sport Science, University of Tsukuba, and his team provided recommendations on how to develop a manual on physical activities in a friendly manner suitable in the ASEAN context.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yukinori Sawae, Faculty of Health & Sport Science, University of Tsukuba, and his team provided recommendations on how to develop a manual on physical activities in a friendly manner suitable in the ASEAN context.

 

5.	Mr. Nay Myo Naing, Chair of Myanmar Autism Association, discussed a user-friendly manual on physical activities to be utilized in the ASEAN context.

Mr. Nay Myo Naing, Chair of Myanmar Autism Association, discussed a user-friendly manual on physical activities to be utilized in the ASEAN context.

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Representatives from AAN and APCD joined the Meeting on Programme for Sharing Session on ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) Work Programme organized by the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) of the ASEAN Secr

1.	There were over 130 participants from relevant partners and stakeholders working in the disaster management sector, including Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager and APCD representative.

There were over 130 participants from relevant partners and stakeholders working in the disaster management sector, including Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager and APCD representative.

 

Mr. Cason Ong, AAN Chairperson, and Ms. Candy Hernandez, Head of AAN Secretariat, as the entity associated with ASEAN, also joined the meeting.

Mr. Cason Ong, AAN Chairperson, and Ms. Candy Hernandez, Head of AAN Secretariat, as the entity associated with ASEAN, also joined the meeting.

 

Virtual chart showing strategy direction that ACDM is following to achieve the goal by 2025.

Virtual chart showing strategy direction that ACDM is following to achieve the goal by 2025.

 

Mr. Somchai shared experiences on working on Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR) to ACDM, and showed willingness to cooperate with ACDM and partners for further implementation.

Mr. Somchai shared experiences on working on Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR) to ACDM, and showed willingness to cooperate with ACDM and partners for further implementation.

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Special workshop on art therapy facilitated by H.E. Mr. Poldej Worachat, Ex-Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, APCD Training Center, Bangkok, Thailand on 9 April 2021

Each trainee showed art works they learned from H.E. Mr. Poldej Worachat, Ex-Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka.

Each trainee showed art works they learned from H.E. Mr. Poldej Worachat, Ex-Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka.

 

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, presented a token of appreciation (APCD Chocolate gift boxes made by people with disabilities) to H.E. Mr. Poldej Worachat.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, presented a token of appreciation (APCD Chocolate gift boxes made by people with disabilities) to H.E. Mr. Poldej Worachat.

 

Group photo of honorable resource person and APCD management team.

Group photo of honorable resource person and APCD management team.

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APCD 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Cafe at Rajvithi Branch was recorded to broadcast on the TV Program "Aroi Lert Kub Khun Reed" ( TV Program named “Most delicious around Thailand”), Bangkok, Thailand on 8 April 2021

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director and Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, 60+ Plus Project manager escorted Ms. Rapeepan Luangaramrut, Moderator of Aroi Lert Kub Khun Reed at Thai TV 3 channel to show the delicious bakery & unique chocolate from the Project.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director and Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, 60+ Plus Project manager escorted Ms. Rapeepan Luangaramrut, Moderator of Aroi Lert Kub Khun Reed at Thai TV 3 channel to show the delicious bakery & unique chocolate from the Project.

 

Ms. Rapeepan Luangaramrut (Khun Reed) presented chocolate brownie, one of the  popular products made by people with disabilities.

Ms. Rapeepan Luangaramrut (Khun Reed) presented chocolate brownie, one of the  popular products made by people with disabilities.

 

At 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Cafe @Rajvithi Branch, the chocolate bark was highlighted as a recommended item.

At 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Cafe @Rajvithi Branch, the chocolate bark was highlighted as a recommended item.

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The second 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 training building, and other Zoom stations in other ASEAN countries and Japan

The program and purposes of the workshop were explained by Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager.

The program and purposes of the workshop were explained by Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager.

 

2.	Various Zoom stations from ASEAN countries and Japan doing a stretching pose.

Various Zoom stations from ASEAN countries and Japan doing a stretching pose.

 

Demonstrations on using/practicing the Manual of Hapiie.

Demonstrations on using/practicing the Manual of Hapiie.

 

A participant practiced a balance game at APCD Zoom station.

A participant practiced a balance game at APCD Zoom station.

 

5.	Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, was interviewed by TV Asahi Thailand Office for the media coverage.

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, was interviewed by TV Asahi Thailand Office for the media coverage.

 

6.	Japanese Resource Person, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yukinori Sawae, Faculty of Health & Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, demonstrated of a variety of smiles in ASEAN countries.

Japanese Resource Person, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yukinori Sawae, Faculty of Health & Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, demonstrated of a variety of smiles in ASEAN countries.

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Visitors from Centra by Centara observed "Skill Development Training for Thai Persons with Disabilities on Employability in Food Business", APCD Training Building, Bangkok, Thailand on 7 April 2021

Mr. Wuthisak Pichayagan, General Manager of Centra by Centara, at Government Complex Hotel & Convention Center, and his team introduced a training program in collaboration with APCD.

Mr. Wuthisak Pichayagan, General Manager of Centra by Centara, at Government Complex Hotel & Convention Center, and his team introduced a training program in collaboration with APCD.

 

A trainee greeted visitors in front of the class.

A trainee greeted visitors in front of the class.

 

As one of the processes of service training, Mr. Wuthisak received a cup of coffee from a trainee.

As one of the processes of service training, Mr. Wuthisak received a cup of coffee from a trainee.

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Collaboration between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), and APCD on a mission to the Center for Empowerment and Vocational Training for Persons with Disabilities in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand April 1-3, 2021.

Mrs. Ubol Thongsalubluan, Provincial Social Development and Human Security Officer; Ms. Onanong Kumhang, Director of Center for Empowerment and Vocational Development for Persons with Disabilities in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province; and Mrs. Sarudda Promma, Head of Nakhon Sri Thammarat Shelter for Children, and their families presented Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, with a token of appreciation.

Mrs. Ubol Thongsalubluan, Provincial Social Development and Human Security Officer; Ms. Onanong Kumhang, Director of Center for Empowerment and Vocational Development for Persons with Disabilities in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province; and Mrs. Sarudda Promma, Head of Nakhon Sri Thammarat Shelter for Children, and their families presented Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, with a token of appreciation.

 

2.	Mr. Piroon Laismit, a main resource person, conducted a knowledge sharing and exchanged ideas in the area of Disability Inclusive Business (DIB) and Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD): Article 27-Work and Employment promotion.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, a main resource person, conducted a knowledge sharing and exchanged ideas in the area of Disability Inclusive Business (DIB) and Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD): Article 27-Work and Employment promotion.

 

3.	Foot massage training was demonstrated by trainees with intellectual disabilities at the Center for Empowerment and Vocational Development for Persons with Disabilities in Nakhon Sri Thammarat Province. APCD mission members were impressed with their knowledge.

Foot massage training was demonstrated by trainees with intellectual disabilities at the Center for Empowerment and Vocational Development for Persons with Disabilities in Nakhon Sri Thammarat Province. APCD mission members were impressed with their knowledge.

 

Exploring the melon farm cultivated by the Center.

Exploring the melon farm cultivated by the Center.

 

Survey of the farm led by a farmer in Nakhon Si Thammarat province

Survey of the farm led by a farmer in Nakhon Si Thammarat province

 

6.	APCD mission members checked accessibility and learned about products made by people with disabilities at the shopping mall center.

APCD mission members checked accessibility and learned about products made by people with disabilities at the shopping mall center.

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Visitation of new Director-General of Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) to APCD, Bangkok, Thailand on 31 March 2021

1.	Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director (middle) welcomed and presented a token of appreciation (APCD Chocolate gift boxes made by persons with disabilities) to Mrs. Ureerat Chareontoh, Director-General of TICA (left) and Mr. Cherdkiat Atthakor, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) (right).

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director (middle) welcomed and presented a token of appreciation (APCD Chocolate gift boxes made by persons with disabilities) to Mrs. Ureerat Chareontoh, Director-General of TICA (left) and Mr. Cherdkiat Atthakor, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) (right).

 

2.	Mr. Piroon Laismit facilitated a tour of the 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Project and explained the previous collaborations with TICA.

Mr. Piroon Laismit facilitated a tour of the 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Project and explained the previous collaborations with TICA.

 

3.	Observing the workshop on "Skill Development Training for Thai Persons with Disabilities on Employability in the Food Business" at APCD Training Center

Observing the workshop on "Skill Development Training for Thai Persons with Disabilities on Employability in the Food Business"
at APCD Training Center

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