On 24 June 2022, Ms. Nianne Lynn Hendricks, a journalist of the Bangkok Post visited APCD to promote APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP (a Disability-Inclusive Business project).
APCD 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP provides delicious dishes and fresh options made by professional Chefs and assistants with disabilities. It is served by the heart of well-trained persons with disabilities who graduated from the APCD 60+ Plus Vocational Skills Development in employability programs.
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On 24 June 2022, Mr. Piroon Laismit (APCD Executive Director) led the APCD team to call on Dr. Dhanakorn Srisooksai Ph.D., the Chief Executive Officer-CEO of THAI MEDIA FUND.
The team has a meeting with Dhanakorn Srisooksai Ph.D., Lt. Tanakrit Ekkayokkaya Ph. D, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of THAI MEDIA FUND, and Chamnan Ngammaneeudom Ph.D., the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of THAI MEDIA FUND. It was seeking possibilities for collaborations.
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A representative from the World Endeavors Thailand office paid a visit to APCD on June 7, 2022
Mr. Wanchai Suwatsiripon, Manager of World Endeavors Thailand office, received the APCD publication.
Discussion about how the World Endeavors Thailand office and APCD collaborated on virtual internship program in the past and on-site internship program in the future.
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APCD welcomed a half-day visit for secondary students from Anglo Singapore International School on June 23, 2022, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, provided a welcome address.
Experiences of individuals with disabilities engaging in social activities through the Takkyu Volley Playing Program.
Friendly Working Environment tours and direct disability experiences connect with barrier-free facilities at the APCD training center and 60+plus project workplaces.
The coordinator of the community involvement program at Anglo Singapore International School explained the objectives of the visit.
A student representative provided favorable feedback regarding their fundamental comprehension of the disability program.
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Private lunch round table talks on the Social Enterprises and Disability: Promoting Inclusion, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in ASEAN on June 17, 2022, Bangkok, Thailand.
Networking and Collaboration Officer, Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol talked with participants about how to encourage inclusive development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in ASEAN.
Ms. Giulia Ajmone Marsan, Director, Strategy and Partnership, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) shared overview of E-S-I Knowledge Lab during the meeting.
Participants exchanged business cards.
A group photo of all the participants and the organizer.
Ms. Supaanong gave an interview.
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APCD participated in the launch of the ASEAN Secretariat's webinar “study on urbanization, people mobility, and inclusive development across the urban-rural field” on June 15, 2022.
Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer, who advocates for women with disabilities and attended the ASEAN online gathering to promote an inclusive society.
Deputy Secretary-General for Socio-Cultural Community, H.E. Ekkaphab Phanthavong welcomed more than 50 ASEAN participants by initial speech.
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APCD attended the 5th CBID Congress preparation meeting organized by the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MoSVY), Cambodia on June 15, 2022
Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, was a member of the organizing committee and contributed to the planning.
All participants discussed and provided comments on the concept note for organizing the Congress.
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APCD attended “Regional Webinar on the Draft Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities” organized by World Health Organization (WHO) on 7 June 2022.
Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of Community Development Department attended the Webinar.
Presentation by the WHO Western Pacific regional representative on the " WHO Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities"
Discussion of the challenging trends
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