APCD Speakers were invited to the "Resilience Building Learning Meeting" organized by IFES-AGENDA on September, 25, 2024

group screenshot of all participants from 9 ASEAN countries

group screenshot of all participants from 9 ASEAN countries

 

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration explained the importance of Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR)

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration explained the importance of Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR)

 

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer introduced programs and activities from APCD for DiDRR

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer introduced programs and activities from APCD for DiDRR

 

Ms. Hiroko Itako, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV) on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) presented challenges and recommendation in advocating DiDRR

Ms. Hiroko Itako, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV) on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) presented challenges and recommendations in advocating DiDRR

 

Participant from Laos shared current situation of impact from Tropical cyclone Yagi.

Participants from Laos shared the current situation of the impact of tropical Cyclone Yagi.

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APCD Staff invited to speak at a Workshop: “A Forum on the Future of Employment for Persons with Disabilities in Thailand” on September 24, 2024, at Thammasat University, Bangkok.

Group photo of participants who attended the community workshop.

Group photo of participants who attended the community workshop.

 

Opening speech by Associate Professor Dr. Atchara Chalayonnawin, Dean of the Faculty of Social Policy and Development, Thammasat University.

Opening speech by Associate Professor Dr. Atchara Chalayonnawin, Dean of the Faculty of Social Policy and Development, Thammasat University.

 

Mr. Watcharapol, Chief of Networking and Collaboration from APCD, shared his career journey, discussed challenges, how he overcame them, and his recommendations for future employment.

Mr. Watcharapol, Chief of Networking and Collaboration from APCD, shared his career journey, discussed challenges, how he overcame them, and his recommendations for future employment.

 

A representative from DEP explained the benefits and employment policies for persons with disabilities.

A representative from DEP explained the benefits and employment policies for persons with disabilities.

A representative from DEP explained the benefits and employment policies for persons with disabilities.

 

During the panel discussion, Ms. Jinnarat Thiamariya from the Social Innovation Foundation shared insights into the background and roadmap for Inclusive Employment for People with Disabilities.

During the panel discussion, Ms. Jinnarat Thiamariya from the Social Innovation Foundation shared insights into the background and roadmap for Inclusive Employment for People with Disabilities.

 

Participants attended the workshop, and some asked questions.

Participants attended the workshop, and some asked questions.

Participants attended the workshop, and some asked questions.

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ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, Interviewed APCD Staff for Inclusive Employment Research and Development (R&D) Project on 24 Sep 2024 via Online platform.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol greeted Ms. Idin Virgi Sabilah, Project Officer, ASCC R&D Platform on Future of Work and Ms. Priya Narayan from the Verian Group in the interview session.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol greeted Ms. Idin Virgi Sabilah, Project Officer, ASCC R&D Platform on Future of Work, and Ms. Priya Narayan from the Verian Group in the interview session. Ms. Supaanong provided personal input for the interview.

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APCD staff attended the 12th Meeting of the Disability-Inclusive Education in Asia-Pacific Working Group on 23 September 2024 via Online Platform

Brainstorming joint activities for next meeting agenda facilitated by Ms. Mita Gupta, UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia

Brainstorming joint activities for next meeting agenda facilitated by Ms. Mita Gupta, UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia

 

Draft Priority Actions for 6th Asia-Pacific Meeting on Education 2030 (APMED 6) presented by Ms. Kristy Bang, UNESCO

Draft Priority Actions for 6th Asia-Pacific Meeting on Education 2030 (APMED 6) presented by Ms. Kristy Bang, UNESCO

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APCD Staff with Autism featured in Living Library event, organized by Global Shapers Bangkok, at Bangkok, on 21-22 September 2024

Group Photo of Global Shapers Volunteer as Organizing Team and all the books on both days.

Group Photo of Global Shapers Volunteer as Organizing Team and all the books on both days.

Group Photo of Global Shapers Volunteer as Organizing Team and all the books on both days.

 

Ms. Supaanong (NuNu) Panyasirimongkol, APCD Staff with autism and Networking & Collaboration Officer, with general public as reader.

Ms. Supaanong (NuNu) Panyasirimongkol, APCD Staff with autism and Networking & Collaboration Officer, with general public as reader.  

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