APCD and JICA in cooperation with DET forum organized the 4th online schooling for Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator training 2023 on 5th August 2023.

APCD and JICA in cooperation with DET forum organized the 4th online schooling for Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator training 2023 on 5th August 2023.

Group photo taken with participants from Asia-Pacific countries, DET tutors from Asia-Pacific countries, sign language interpreters, and the APCD Zoom operator team.

 

Preparatory meeting was held with the DET tutors and the sign language interpreters.

Preparatory meeting was held with the DET tutors and the sign language interpreters.

 

Participants practiced the DET session in the breakout rooms.

Participants practiced the DET session in the breakout rooms.

 

Dr. Kenji Kuno and the DET tutors provided comprehensive feedback on DET practices.

Dr. Kenji Kuno and the DET tutors provided comprehensive feedback on DET practices.

 

Dr. Kenji Kuno review Important Agenda before last Schooling, which will be next month

Dr. Kenji Kuno review Important Agenda before last Schooling, which will be next month

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Second week of Third Country Training Program (TCTP) Course 2 on Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) in Bangkok, 17th – 22nd July 2023

The final group photo was taken with participants, Japanese resource person, all staff and executives from TICA, JICA, and APCD.

The final group photo was taken with participants, Japanese resource person, all staff and executives from TICA, JICA, and APCD.

 

Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura, a Japanese resource person, presented the purpose of developing TCTP DiDRR Handbook.

Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura, a Japanese resource person, presented the purpose of developing TCTP DiDRR Handbook.

 

Participants warmed up and joined the ice breaking activities by exercising following the VDO show.

Participants warmed up and joined the ice breaking activities by exercising following the VDO show.

 

Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura was coaching participants about disaster tools training and advising them on drafting the handbook.

Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura was coaching participants about disaster tools training and advising them on drafting the handbook.

 

Group of participants presented the training materials which received from the course. They presented solar cell panels for energy charging.

Group of participants presented the training materials which received from the course. They presented solar cell panels for energy charging.

 

The participants had mini games to warm up before training started every morning.

The participants had mini games to warm up before training started every morning.

 

Demonstration on how to support an individual with wheelchair user in evacuation process.

Demonstration on how to support an individual with wheelchair user in evacuation process.

 

Visitation of the Participants to the Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS)

Visitation of the Participants to the Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS)

 

The participants observed on the disability inclusive business inside the 60 Plus Bakery and Cafe, at Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS).

The participants observed on the disability inclusive business inside the 60 Plus Bakery and Cafe, at Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS).

 

APCD staff concluded the agreement and common rules of the training.

APCD staff concluded the agreement and common rules of the training.

 

Mr. Pham Quang Khoat, presented the recommendations on DiDRR in ASEAN countries during the closing ceremony.

Mr. Pham Quang Khoat, presented the recommendations on DiDRR in ASEAN countries during the closing ceremony.

 

Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura presents his constructive feedback during the closing ceremony program.

Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura presents his constructive feedback during the closing ceremony program.

 

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director delivered the closing remarks.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director delivered the closing remarks.

 

Mr. Suzuki Kazuya, Chief Representative, JICA Thailand presented the completed certificate to Ms. Jessica Novia, a participant from Indonesia

Mr. Suzuki Kazuya, Chief Representative, JICA Thailand presented the completed certificate to Ms. Jessica Novia, a participant from Indonesia

 

Lieutenant Sorawud Preededilok presented the completed certificate to Ms. Chawisa Thamnimitchok, a participant from Thailand

Lieutenant Sorawud Preededilok presented the completed certificate to Ms. Chawisa Thamnimitchok, a participant from Thailand

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First week of the Third Country Training Program on Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Course 2 organized in Phuket and Phang-nga Province, 10th – 15th July in cooperation with TICA and JICA

First week of the Third Country Training Program on Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Course 2 organized in Phuket and Phang-nga Province, 10th – 15th July in cooperation with TICA and JICA

A group photo of participants and organizers

 

A group photo of participants and organizers

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, APCD delivered a welcome remark.

 

Ms. Yuki Kitagawa, Senior Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Thailand Office delivered the opening speech.

Ms. Yuki Kitagawa, Senior Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Thailand Office delivered the opening speech.

 

Lieutenant Sorawud Preededilok, Minister attached to TICA deliver the opening speech at the opening ceremony.

Lieutenant Sorawud Preededilok, Minister attached to TICA deliver the opening speech at the opening ceremony.

 

Participants attended the orientation session

Participants attended the orientation session

 

Dr. Alex Robinson an Australian resource person was presenting on the basics of DRR and DiDRR via online platform.

Dr. Alex Robinson an Australian resource person was presenting on the basics of DRR and DiDRR via online platform.

 

The participants attended a presentation at the Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office.

The participants attended a presentation at the Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office.

 

Participants visited and learned at areas affected by the 2004 tsunami in Phuket

Participants visited and learned at areas affected by the 2004 tsunami in Phuket

 

Participants visited and learned at areas affected by the 2004 tsunami in Phuket

Participants visited the tsunami evacuation shelter in Phang-nga Province

 

The Participants visited the Tsunami memorial park in Phang-nga Province

The Participants visited the Tsunami memorial park in Phang-nga Province

 

Group photo of participants visited the tsunami museum in Phang-nga Province

Group photo of participants visited the tsunami museum in Phang-nga Province

 

The participants visited the AVAUTIS, the social enterprise office of the parents group of children with Autism in Phang-nga Province.

The participants visited the AVAUTIS, the social enterprise office of the parents group of children with Autism in Phang-nga Province.

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American Intern In-house training and her final presentation on July 7th, 2023

American Intern In-house training and her final presentation on July 7th, 2023

Final group photo among APCD staff, managers and Executive director with Ms. Elizabeth John, student intern at APCD office.

 

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, APCD presented the completion of internship program certificate and souvenirs to Ms. Elizabeth.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, APCD presented the completion of internship program certificate and souvenirs to Ms. Elizabeth.

 

Intern Ms. Elizabeth presenting on the situation of persons with disabilities in America during in house training and the continuation of her final presentation from her internship program.

Intern Ms. Elizabeth presenting on the situation of persons with disabilities in America during in house training and the continuation of her final presentation from her internship program.

Intern Ms. Elizabeth presenting on the situation of persons with disabilities in America during in house training and the continuation of her final presentation from her internship program.  

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Training on Strengthening Self-Help Group of Persons with Disabilities in ASEAN+3 countries was conducted by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with APCD on 28 – 30 June, 2023 via zoom and on site at Bangkok Thailand

Group photo of key stakeholders of the training, representatives of DEP, re-source persons, APCD and participants after the official opening ceremony.

Group photo of key stakeholders of the training, representatives of DEP, resource persons, APCD and participants after the official opening ceremony.

 

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of Community Development Department, APCD worked at the training as moderator and resource person.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of Community Development Department, APCD worked at the training as moderator and resource person.

 

Ms. Sumita Kunashakaran, speaker from the Zero Project presented about the successes and challenges on Communication and Public Outreach of the Zero Project.

Ms. Sumita Kunashakaran, speaker from the Zero Project presented about the successes and challenges on Communication and Public Outreach of the Zero Project.

 

Thai participants were brainstorming and collaborating on drafting new projects in the afternoon of June 30th, 2023 at Royal River Hotel

Thai participants were brainstorming and collaborating on drafting new projects in the afternoon of June 30th, 2023 at Royal River Hotel

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APCD and JICA conducted the second online schooling for Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator training 2023 on 24 June 2023.

Twenty-four DET FT 2023 participants from 17 countries joined the second online schooling for the training sessions by APCD, JICA and DET Forum. This photo shows their lively interaction during the video conference.

Twenty-four DET FT 2023 participants from 17 countries joined the second online schooling for the training sessions by APCD, JICA and DET Forum. This photo shows their lively interaction during the video conference.

Demonstrated a video with Thai subtext about DET training material for local participants

Demonstrated a video with Thai subtext about DET training material for local participants

Mr. Fariz Abdul Rani, Senior DET Facilitator from Malaysia facilitated each participant to introduce themselves and encourage them to share their views on introduction of DET in a group discussion. They also learned about the Social Model of disability from each view in the Zoom breakout room.

Mr. Fariz Abdul Rani, Senior DET Facilitator from Malaysia facilitated each participant to introduce themselves and encourage them to share their views on introduction of DET in a group discussion. They also learned about the Social Model of disability from each view in the Zoom breakout room.

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