Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer updated new wave of COVID-19 outbreaks which is unpredictable and challenge to conduct the in-person training in Buriram province.
Each participant was interviewed.
Participants gave feedbacks
Thai AirAsia Company Limited ("TAA”) would like to serve everyone, including passengers with disability well. Then, the Thai AirAsia executive team led by Ms.Witchunee Kuntapeng, the Head of Guest Service, and Mr.Krid Pattanasan, Head of Government Relations collaborated with the Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) having a class on “Understanding passengers with disabilities” at the Air Asia Academy, Bangkok, Thailand, conducted by Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Executive Secretary to the Executive Director & Information & Knowledge Management Manager of the Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) at the Air Asia Academy, Bangkok, Thailand. It was expected for a better Staff Training - Transport staff (frontline and managerial) should have a greater understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their legal rights and therefore provide better assistance.
Also present were Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, the Director-General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), Mr. Piroon Laismit, the Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability, and staff jointly witnessed the presentation ceremony. The presentation took place at the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), Bangkok
Special E-news:
The Ten versions of HAPI-IE Guidebooks on friendly home workouts during the lockdown situation are available now!
HAPI-IE resource book on health promotion for individuals with disabilities (Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Psychosocial Disabilities) transitioning to a new normal at home were given access to the target community members in ASEAN countries and Japan via hard copies and digital distribution.
Following three workshops held in Thailand through online workshop between March and April 2021 with key partners from eight ASEAN nations and Japan, APCD gathered recommendations from the individuals with disabilities, their parents, family members, and supporters to assist in health promotion in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ten HAPI-IE Guidebooks in ten different languages were created, translated, printed, and distributed in November. The guidebook consists of recommendations for accessible home exercises for disabled children and their families.
Mr. Wacharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration learned the results of a study that has a significant knowledge on APCD's efforts to create a barrier-free, rights-based society for everyone.
Group sampling and other research methodologies was discussed in this presentation
The findings show the ideal of long-term social protection for disabled individuals.
On 24 December 2021, Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director, on behalf of APCD received Hyatt Community Grant Fund for 17,675.00 USD from Mr. Sammy Carolus, General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel for the “Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB) project for training to Persons with Disabilities”.
On 23 December 2021, Season's Greetings & Happy New Year 2022, Miss Isariyaporn Apornratana and Mr. Peechanon Sukondhakehar, representatives of CHITRALADA SCHOOL extended their best wishes and presented a basket of gifts to Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) on behalf of CHITRALADA SCHOOL. They also discussed further collaborations.
On 21 December 2021, Season's Greetings & Happy New Year 2022, Mr.Masami Akiyama (President of THAI YAMAZAKI CO., LTD.) led Mr.SURACHAI KOPATTA (Executive General Manager), Mr.Masahide Sakurai (General Manager), Mr.Yuichi Ashizawa (General Manager), Mr. Phongphan Ladsuwan (Senior Chief of Training Department), Ms. Sawanya Thirapanichayakul (Senior Chief Assistant of Training Department, Mr. Bhutawan Na Chiangmai (Leader APCD Project) visited APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Café by Yamazaki project, hosted a Lunch and gave some gifts with Santa for staff with disabilities of APCD 60+ Plus Bakery and Café by Yamazaki at APCD Headquater.
On 21 December 2021, Season's Greetings & Happy New Year 2022, Mr.Masami Akiyama (President of THAI YAMAZAKI CO., LTD.) led Mr.SURACHAI KOPATTA (Executive General Manager), Mr.Masahide Sakurai (General Manager), Mr.Yuichi Ashizawa (General Manager), Mr. Phongphan Ladsuwan (Senior Chief of Training Department), Ms. Sawanya Thirapanichayakul (Senior Chief Assistant of Training Department, Mr. Bhutawan Na Chiangmai (Leader APCD Project) extended the best wishes to Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) and APCD team. They also discussed further collaborations and Disability-Inclusive Business (DIB) project support.
On 21 December 2021, a TV program namely “Kon Thai Taei Rom Rachan” released on Channel5, interviewed Mr. Piroon Laismit at the APCD 60+ Plus Bakery& Chocolate Café by Yamazaki and Marklin at the Government House project. He gave an interview about the background of this project and updated the current and upcoming international collaborations among APCD, JICA, and TICA. He also mentioned the APCD 60+Plus Kitchen by CP project that is having a test-run at the APCD Headquarter.
