APCD and DEP conducted a follow up meeting on CRPD Monitoring data tools on 23th April 2024 at APCD.

The working group join the third consultation meeting for CRPD monitoring.

The working group join the third consultation meeting for CRPD monitoring.

 

The welcome remark was delivered by Mrs. Haruthai Sirisinudomkit, Director of Strategy and Planning Division, DEP.

The welcome remark was delivered by Mrs. Haruthai Sirisinudomkit, Director of Strategy and Planning Division, DEP.

 

Associate Professor Dr. Theeraphong Bualar, working group member was presenting the data tools collection to monitoring CRPD, and discussed about stakeholders

Associate Professor Dr. Theeraphong Bualar, working group member was presenting the data tools collection to monitoring CRPD, and discussed about stakeholders

 

Working group members were preparing the data tools collection to monitor CRPD.

Working group members were preparing the data tools collection to monitor CRPD.

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APCD joined the DEP workshop on "Review of laws, regulations, and criteria to utilize funds for empowerment and development of persons with disabilities" on April 19–21, 2024, at the Eco Cozy Front Beach Hotel Cha-am Phetchaburi Province, Thailand.

120 participants attended the workshop, which included key representatives of seven associations of persons with disabilities in Thailand, including disability clubs, foundations, NGOs, and APCD.

 

Mr. Kantapong Rangsesawang, Director General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), gave a welcome speech.

Mr. Kantapong Rangsesawang, Director General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), gave a welcome speech.

 

The workshop participants shared challenges, and barriers to accessing the fund for Thai disabled people, and commented on constructive ways to solve problems in laws, regulations, and criteria related to the Disability Fund ensured to maximize benefits for Thai disabled people.

The workshop participants shared challenges, and barriers to accessing the fund for Thai disabled people, and commented on constructive ways to solve problems in laws, regulations, and criteria related to the Disability Fund ensured to maximize benefits for Thai disabled people.

The workshop participants shared challenges, and barriers to accessing the fund for Thai disabled people, and commented on constructive ways to solve problems in laws, regulations, and criteria related to the Disability Fund ensured to maximize benefits for Thai disabled people.

 

Ms. Wilailekha Somprach, Acting Manager, 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Projects, and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, represented APCD.

Ms. Wilailekha Somprach, Acting Manager, 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Projects, and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, represented APCD.

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APCD and JICA implemented the 2nd online schooling for the Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator on April 19, 2024.

APCD and JICA implemented the 2nd online schooling for the Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator on April 19, 2024.

APCD and JICA implemented the 2nd online schooling for the Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator on April 19, 2024.

 

DET tutors and the APCD operator team received feedback from participants.

DET tutors and the APCD operator team received feedback from participants.

 

Dr. Kenji Kuno, APCD disability and development advisor and JICA senior advisor, introduced DET FT Module 2.

Dr. Kenji Kuno, APCD disability and development advisor and JICA senior advisor, introduced DET FT Module 2.

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Hybrid Consultation Workshop of ESCAP/ DEP/ APCD Partnership Project on “Monitoring of CRPD Implementation in Thailand” on 10th April 2024, at DEP.

Group Photo of working group members at hybrid consultation workshop, DEP.

Group Photo of working group members at hybrid consultation workshop, DEP.

 

Picture 2: The welcome remark was delivered by Mrs. Haruthai Sirisinudomkit, the Director of Strategy and Plan Division, DEP.

The welcome remark was delivered by Mrs. Haruthai Sirisinudomkit, the Director of Strategy and Plan Division, DEP.

 

Associate Professor Dr. Theeraphong Bualar, working group member was questioning the monitoring tools of CRPD implementation in other countries.

Associate Professor Dr. Theeraphong Bualar, working group member was questioning the monitoring tools of CRPD implementation in other countries.

 

Working group member, Mr. Zian Cao, UNESCAP gave feedback to participants regarding CRPD monitoring.

Working group member, Mr. Zian Cao, UNESCAP gave feedback to participants regarding CRPD monitoring.

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APCD shared Keynote speech and attended TCI Multistakeholder towards promoting full participation of Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities on 5 April 2024, Bangkok, Thailand

Multistakeholders Meeting Participants from AMITH, LAT, TFLA, LMHA APCD and TCI Secretariat team had a group photo.

Multistakeholder Meeting Participants from AMITH, LAT, TFLA, LMHA APCD, and TCI Secretariat team had a group photo.

 

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, as APCD Representative, shared keynote speech in the Multistakeholders Meeting

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, as APCD Representative, shared keynote speech in the Multistakeholder Meeting

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Launching of the ESCAP/ DEP/ APCD Partnership Project on “Monitoring of CRPD Implementation in Thailand” on 4th April 2024, at APCD.

The first meeting of working group members at APCD

The first meeting of working group members at APCD

 

The welcome remark was delivered by Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director APCD.

The welcome remark was delivered by Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director APCD.

 

Dr. Nantanoot Suwannawut, Director of International Cooperation Section, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) was explaining the expected results and the overall of meeting.

Dr. Nantanoot Suwannawut, Director of International Cooperation Section, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) was explaining the expected results and the overall of meeting.

 

Associate Professor Dr. Theeraphong Bualar, working group member was explaining about CRPD monitoring tool

Associate Professor Dr. Theeraphong Bualar, working group member was explaining about CRPD monitoring tool

 

Working group members concentrated on the tool and process of CRPD monitoring.

Working group members concentrated on the tool and process of CRPD monitoring.

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APCD as co-resource person at the Workshop on Review and Monitoring of Enabling Masterplan 2025, online workshop at Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), 2 April 2024

The main purposes of the workshop are to review, report and monitor on the implementation of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The main purposes of the workshop are to review, report, and monitor on the implementation of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

 

Ms. Sarothorn Muangkliang, the resource person was sharing all key action points of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Ms. Sarothorn Muangkliang, the resource person shared all key action points of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025: Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

 

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, APCD facilitator was encouraging all participants to share information in order to review, report and monitor the implementation of this significant plan.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, APCD facilitator was encouraging all participants to share information to review, report, and monitor the implementation of this significant plan.

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Introduction to Disability Inclusive Sports (DIS) Online Course

Join the Free Online Course on Disability Inclusive Sports 2024!

The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) is excited to announce the 2024 online learning course on Disability Inclusive Sports (DIS). This initiative aligns with CRPD Article 30, advocating for the leisure, recreation, and sports’ rights of individuals with disabilities. We're committed to promoting an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their abilities/ talents, can play, enjoy, and compete together, breaking down social/ attitudinal barriers.

Japanese Students visited APCD for learning the situation of people with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region as a part of study tour conducted by NOGEZAKA GLOCAL April, 1st 2024.

Japanese Students visited APCD for learning the situation of people with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region as a part of study tour conducted by NOGEZAKA GLOCAL April, 1st 2024.

A group photo was taken with Japanese students, Mr. OKUI, Representative, NOGEZAKA-GLOCAL, and APCD staff.

 

Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director, delivered a welcoming speech.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director, delivered a welcoming speech.

 

Dr. Kenji KUNO, a JICA Advisor on Disability & Development at APCD, gave a lecture on disability inclusion and explained the situation of people with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.

Dr. Kenji KUNO, a JICA Advisor on Disability & Development at APCD, gave a lecture on disability inclusion and explained the situation of people with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.  

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