Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, presented Mr. Tianzhou Zhang, the new APCD intern from China, with an overview of APCD regional activities on disability development.
Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat (right) introduced herself and her job assignment at APCD.
The Chief of Networking and Collaboration, Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, presented Mr. Zhang's workplan.
Participants in a group photo taken between the Din Daeng self-help organization for parents of children with intellectual disabilities and the Dao Rueng advocacy group for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, presented the Thai participants with the practice manual (Thai version).
The first in-person gathering of the two groups was organized by Din Daeng parents' self-help group for children with intellectual disabilities.
Ms. Sugunya Srisawang, chairman of Din Daeng self-help group, moderated the debate.
On 17 November 2021, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director implemented the "Sapanboon Campaign" received donations from Mrs. Soklang Sae Tae, Ms. Clara Leung, and Ms. Karen Leung on behalf of APCD to produce 100 meal-boxes from the APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP for medical professionals at Bang Sue Grand Station, Bangkok, Thailand.
On 19 November 2021, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director implemented the "Sapanboon Campaign" received donations from Mrs. Soklang Sae Tae, Ms. Clara Leung, and Ms. Karen Leung on behalf of APCD to produce 200 meal-boxes from the APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP for vulnerable groups affected by the COVID-19 at Vegetarian Place, Makkasan, in Ratchathewi district, Bangkok.
Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Café project manager, Mr. Bhutawan Na Chaingmai, the chief chef of Yamazaki Thailand of APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Café by Yamazaki project, and Mr. Christopher Benjakul, the APCD Public Relation Officer, implemented the "Sapanboon Campaign" to produce 390 pieces of pastries and 1657 bottles of orange juice from the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Café by Yamazaki project and delivered to the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand.
On 19 November 2021, APCD received donations from 87 donors. Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Café project manager, Mr. Bhutawan Na Chaingmai, the chief chef of Yamazaki Thailand of APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Café by Yamazaki project, and Mr. Christopher Benjakul, the APCD Public Relation Officer, implemented the "Sapanboon Campaign" to produce 1925 pieces of pastries and 1657 bottles of orange juice from the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Café by Yamazaki project and delivered to patients at the Priest Hospital.
A group photo of participants and APCD resource persons.
The "Triangle Collaboration Strategy" is a powerful strength for a self-advocate group.
Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, provided an outline of the Buri Ram Province training program.
Ms.Sugunya Srisawang, a parent member, addressed challenges and solutions for empowering people with intellectual disabilities based on her experiences with the triangle partnership (self-advocates, their parents, and supporters).
On 10 November 2021, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director implemented the "Sapanboon Campaign" received donations from Mrs. Soklang Sae Tae, Ms. Clara Leung, and Ms. Karen Leung on behalf of APCD to produce 100 meal-boxes from the APCD Kitchen by CP for medical professionals at Siriraj Hospital.
On 12 November 2021, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director implemented the "Sapanboon Campaign" received donations on behalf of APCD from Mrs. Walaiwan Petcharawan and her family to produce 100 meal-boxes from the APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP for vulnerable groups at Prapinklao Bridge.
Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director-General of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability presented a fruit gift basket on behalf of APCD Foundation Committees to congratulate Dr.Tej Bunnag on graciously appointed by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, President of the Thai Red Cross Society to become Secretary-General of the Thai Red Cross Society since 1 May 2021. The Foundation committees who participated in the Executive Board meeting on 9 November 2021 are;
1. Dr. Tej Bunnag, President, APCD Foundation Committee/ Secretary-General, The Thai Red Cross Society.
2. Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director General of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability Representative of Mrs. Patcharee Arayakul, Permanent Secretary.
3. Mr. Bhairote Brohmsarn, Representative of Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi, Founder of TCC Group.
4. Mr. Sribhumi Sukhanetr, Honorary Consul of MONACO, Dean of the Honorary Consular Corps of Thailand.
5. Dr. Wantanee Phantachat, Representative of Prof. Dr. Pairash Thajchayapong, Senior Advisor of National Science and Technology Development Agency.
6. Prof. Nareewan Chintakanond.
7. Prof. Wiriya Namsiriphongphan
8. Mr. Bordeesorn Kasamangkoon, Representative of Mr. Chai Chaiyawan, President, Thai Life Assurance Company
9. Prof. Dr. Nantarika Chansue, Director, Veterinary Medicine Aquatic Animal Research Center, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University
10. Mr. Khan Prachuabmoh, Director of Fund-Raising Bureau, the Thai Red Cross Society
11. Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director.
Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Officer of Networking and Collaboration, provided feedback on how to achieve the disaster risk reduction stage of preparation, involvement, and recovery in a way that is inclusive of all.
The program brings together 39 participants from the community, country, and region.
Participants' inputs are graph visualization.
A representative from the Swedish Embassy in Thailand shared inputs for an implementation.
Ms. Etsoko Ueno, manager of the JSRPD, introduced the forum and the key presenters.
Ms. La-Ong Maneeterm, Program Manager of the "House of Hope" Foundation in Burirum Province (northeast Thailand), talked on "Creating Community Involvement" her experiences operating a care home for the underprivileged and orphans.
Mr. Hayashi Kagumi of JSRPD moderated the Q & A session and summarized what Ms. La-Ong and Mr. Somchai Rungsilp from Thailand presented.
Mr. Ghulam Nabi Nizamani, Chairman of the CBR/CBID Network, summarized his observations from the symposium and offered suggestions for future sessions.
Mr. Shintaro Nakamura, Senior Advisor on Social Security at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is a co-facilitator.
The 100 lunch-boxes the APCD 60+Plus Kitchen by CP project and Pastries from APCD 60+Plus Bakery& Chocolate Café project went to the severely vulnerable group at Ratchadamnoen Avenue and were supported by the Chulalongkorn University Alumni Group batch 18 (Law Chula).
5 November 2021, Mr. Piroon Laismit, brought the lunch boxes from the contribution of donors, implementing the "Sapanboon" Campaign for vulnerable groups at Pra Pinklao Bridge. Donations were from Mrs. Soklang Sae Tae, Ms. Clara Leung, Ms. Karen Leung to the vulnerable groups at Pra Pinklao Bridge.
