"Pen-Gun Aeng" (Friendly Talks for All) TV Program Channel NBT interviewed APCD Executive Director at 60+ Plus Bakery & Café at Thai Government House on 30 September 2020, Bangkok, Thailand.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, shared objectives, outcomes, and impacts on the importance of human resource development in the field of DIB.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, shared objectives, outcomes, and impacts on the importance of human resource development in the field of DIB.

 

The interview conducted by Mr. Michael Walker as a moderator for the Program.

The interview conducted by Mr. Michael Walker as a moderator for the Program.

 

Ms. Natchaya Noochanong, a staff member of the 60+ Plus Bakery & Café at Government House, was interviewed as a case study of the successful outcomes in accordance with dignity promotion for decent work for all.

Ms. Natchaya Noochanong, a staff member of the 60+ Plus Bakery & Café at Government House, was interviewed as a case study of the successful outcomes in accordance with dignity promotion for decent work for all.

 

The friendly working environment at the Café at the Thai Government House

The friendly working environment at the Café at the Thai Government House

 

Photo session of Mr. Michael Walker and Mr. Piroon Laismit during accessibility check inside the Café

Photo session of Mr. Michael Walker and Mr. Piroon Laismit during accessibility check inside the Café

 

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Khon Thai Tai Rom Ra Chan (Thai people honoring the king) TV Programme recorded a documentary at APCD's 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Cafe @ Royal Thai Government House, 29 September 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

APCD Executive Director, Mr. Piroon Laismit, was interviewed about Universal Design (UD) to accommodate persons with various disabilities as well as elderly persons in line with the Disability-Inclusive Business Approach

APCD Executive Director, Mr. Piroon Laismit, was interviewed about Universal Design (UD) to accommodate persons with various disabilities as well as elderly persons in line with the Disability-Inclusive Business Approach

 

Demonstration on accessibility for wheelchair users by Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Executive Secretary to Executive Director

Demonstration on accessibility for wheelchair users by Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Executive Secretary to Executive Director

 

Interview on Disability-Friendly Working Environment to promote jobs and income for persons with disabilities in line with Thai Government policy 'No One Leave Behind', as well as service-minded system by persons with diverse disabilities

Interview on Disability-Friendly Working Environment to promote jobs and income for persons with disabilities in line with Thai Government policy 'No One Leave Behind', as well as service-minded system by persons with diverse disabilities

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APCD attended "Sixth session of the Working Group on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2013-2022" organized by Social Development Division-ESCAP via online Microsoft Teams platform on 24 – 25 September 2020

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of Community Development Department, reviewed national trainings on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction, which were collaborative training courses with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and APCD. The activities were in line with Incheon Strategy goal 7 on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of Community Development Department, reviewed national trainings on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction, which were collaborative training courses with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and APCD. The activities were in line with Incheon Strategy goal 7 on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction

 

APCD networking and collaboration team presented the Report on APCD Foundation’s Programme Implementation of the Incheon Strategy to ‘Make the Right Real’ for Persons with Disabilities in line with Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia-Pacific and made it available to download at APCD Website

APCD networking and collaboration team presented the Report on APCD Foundation’s Programme Implementation of the Incheon Strategy to ‘Make the Right Real’ for Persons with Disabilities in line with Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia-Pacific and made it available to download at APCD Website

 

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, updated the outcomes documents of Autism Mapping Project in the ASEAN Region as a follow-up matter of the previous Working Group meeting 2019

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, updated the outcomes documents of Autism Mapping Project in the ASEAN Region as a follow-up matter of the previous Working Group meeting 2019

 

Honorary Chairperson of ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) representative, Ms. Erlinda Koe, intervened concerning project involvement with persons with special needs in the field of Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction for all

Honorary Chairperson of ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) representative, Ms. Erlinda Koe, intervened concerning project involvement with persons with special needs in the field of Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction for all

 

APCD's inputs were included in "Recommendations Emanating from the Session".

APCD's inputs were included in "Recommendations Emanating from the Session".

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APCD conducted a training session for key groups of “Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) at Community-Based Tourism Network (Eastern) Assembly” on 16-18 September 2020, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand

Group photo of participants and resource persons at closing session of the training

Group photo of participants and resource persons at closing session of the training

 

Mr. Sunthorn Sukcha conducted a workshop on “Tourism for All” and demonstrated how to interact with blind tourists/people with visual impair

Mr. Sunthorn Sukcha conducted a workshop on “Tourism for All” and demonstrated how to interact with blind tourists/people with visual impair

 

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Executive Secretary to the Executive Director, shared first-hand knowledge on how to carry persons with physical disabilities via role play

Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Executive Secretary to the Executive Director, shared first-hand knowledge on how to carry persons with physical disabilities via role play

 

Update situation of the inclusive tourism trends among key partners: (left to right) Mr. Thiti Jantaengphol, Managing Director of DASTA Area 3 Office; Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun; Mr. Chuwit Mitrchokdasda Acting Director’ and Mr. Thammanoon Parkto, Managing Director of DASTA Area 5 office at the Reception Dinner

Update situation of the inclusive tourism trends among key partners: (left to right) Mr. Thiti Jantaengphol, Managing Director of DASTA Area 3 Office; Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun; Mr. Chuwit Mitrchokdasda Acting Director’ and Mr. Thammanoon Parkto, Managing Director of DASTA Area 5 office at the Reception Dinner

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APCD attended "A Consultation between the Representative of Thailand to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) 2020", 21 September 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Ms. Usana Berananda, and Representative of Thailand to the AICHR, Dr. Amara Pongsapich, chaired the meeting

Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Ms. Usana Berananda, and Representative of Thailand to the AICHR, Dr. Amara Pongsapich, chaired the meeting

 

More than 10 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Thailand attended the meeting and reviewed Terms of Reference (ToR) of ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)

More than 10 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Thailand attended the meeting and reviewed Terms of Reference (ToR) of ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)

 

Each CSO provided valuable inputs to the ToR along with inclusive participation of all sectors in accord with the ASEAN Community Vision 2025

Each CSO provided valuable inputs to the ToR along with inclusive participation of all sectors in accord with the ASEAN Community Vision 2025

Study Visit of Students and Lecturers from the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University at APCD, 11 September 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

Participants learned an important ramp in line with Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) and Emergency Evacuation

Participants learned an important ramp in line with Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) and Emergency Evacuation

 

Group photos of students and lecturers from the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University with APCD staff

Group photos of students and lecturers from the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University with APCD staff

 

A lecture was given on best practices and lessons learned on Universal Design principles by APCD Executive Director, Mr. Piroon Laismit

A lecture was given on best practices and lessons learned on Universal Design principles by APCD Executive Director, Mr. Piroon Laismit

 

Accessibility check and study tour of friendly working environments

Accessibility check and study tour of friendly working environments

 

Discussion on further collaboration using real experiences of students

Discussion on further collaboration using real experiences of students

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