Introduction to Disability Inclusive Sports (DIS) Online Course

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Introduction to Disability Inclusive Sports (DIS) Online Course

Introduction
In collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) will implement an online learning course 2024 on Disability Inclusive Sports (DIS). It aims to build upon the experiences of APCD alumni including ex-participants from Third Country Training Program (TCTP 2017 - 2019) & Community Empowerment Program (CEP) 2020 in promoting social participation for people with disabilities through leisure, recreation, and sports. With a focus on sharing best practices, this course will contribute to the overall goal of creating more inclusive communities for individuals with disabilities.

Application Deadline: 30 May 2024 (form below)
https://forms.gle/LDWDRva984exCDTG8
1. Date & Time:
5th July 2024, 10:00 - 13:00 Thailand time (GMT+7)

2. Location:
Online (Zoom, Google Chat Space as a Learning Platform)

3. Language:
English

4. Fee:
Free of charge

5. Programme:

Time Content
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Introduction and Welcome Address 
  • Overview of the Online Learning Course  
  • Opening Remarks by APCD and JICA
  • Group Photo
10:15 AM - 11:35 AM Session 1: Sharing Successful Practices (ASEAN countries and beyond)
  •  Presentation by DIS Expert from Japan
  •  Insights into Effective Strategies for Promoting Social Participation through leisure, recreation, and sports
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM  Break
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Session 2: Utilizing Leisure, Recreation, and Sports

  • Presentation by TCTP & CEP Alumni
  • Practical Knowledge Sharing on Integration of Individuals with Disabilities towards social inclusion
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM 
  • Networking Break
  • Virtual Networking and Interaction Among Participants 
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM 
  • Closing Session and Next Steps 
  • Recap and Key Takeaways 
  • Future Collaboration Opportunities  
   

6. Online Platform for Learning and Follow up
The training course will use Google Chat Space as an online learning platform to provide course materials, share information, etc. You must submit your Google account (Gmail address) when you apply to the course.

7. Expected participants
100 participants those who are working in disability and/or development agencies.

8. Application procedure and schedule

Application Deadline: 30 May 2024 (form below)
https://forms.gle/LDWDRva984exCDTG8

You must submit your Google account to APCD to access to Google chat space, which will be used as an online learning platform for training course

9. Reasonable accommodation:
Speech-to-text (closed caption) and chat will be used.

10. Inquiry:
Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol (NuNu)
Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD)
E-mail: secretariat@apcdfoundation.info

 

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