Mr. Lee Yong Suk, Chairperson, Disabled People’s International-Korea delivered the opening remarks at the International Forum on Promoting Inclusive Art

Ms. Tanutchaporn Kawila presented the introduction of Dulabhatorn Foundation and its art activities

Ms. Apple Farmani, representative of Lucie Foundation shared the activities on promoting inclusive art and photo exhibition in Thailand and oversea.

Bangkok Art and Cultural Center (BACC) representative, Mr. Chatvichai Promadhattavedi talked about the missions and highlight activities on inclusive art of BACC.  

APCD highlighted on article 30 of the Convention on The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) which is clearly indicates that “Persons with disabilities has the full rights to participate in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport”.

Representatives from Thailand, Lucie Foundation, Dulabhatorn Foundation and APCD at the international forum.

APCD gave the opening remarks and attained the workshop on Inclusive International Seminar with Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities “Towards Rights-based on Deinstitutionlization and Inclusion in The Community”. The workshop was conducted in the morning of 7 November 2025.

APCD and Thai delegate joined the 4^th Korea-Asia Pacific Disability Culture and ART D-EUM Festival.

Group photo of all partners and stakeholders of this significant Inclusive Art Exhibition.

Thai delegates with the Organizer, Disabled Peoples’ International-Korea at the Inclusive Art Exhibition

APCD participated significant programs of Disabled Peoples’ International-Korea (DPI-Korea) from 5-8 November 2025.

First activity was event on “International Forum on the Roles of Stakeholders in Capacity Building and Nurturing Artists with Disabilities in Asia-Pacific Region”. APCD representative delivered the congratulatory remarks for the event and shared his inputs toward promoting inclusive art in the Asia-Pacific region at the panel discussion. He emphasized on 4 main points which were (1) The power of art to develop human being and all people in the society which including persons with disabilities (2) Persons with disabilities has full rights to participate in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport which it is clearly indicated in the United Nations Convention on The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in Article 30 (3) Since many of persons with disabilities have their own potential and talent on Art then people in the society should aware and impress on the art works made by persons with disabilities and lastly (4) All sectors in society should working together to promote inclusive art in the Asia-Pacific region. APCD is committed and pleased to be one of key actors to promote inclusive art in the region.

Thai delegates who join the forum were representatives of Dulabhatorn Foundation, Lucie Foundation as well as one online participant from Bangkok, Bangkok Art and Cultural Center (BACC).

Second activities APCD gave the opening remarks and attended the workshop on Inclusive International Seminar with Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities “Towards Rights-based on Deinstitutionalization and Inclusion in The Community”. The workshop was conducted in the morning of 7 November 2025.

And lastly, APCD delivered the congratulatory remarks at the 4^th Korea-Asia Pacific Disability Culture and ART D-EUM Festival. The festival aimed to create a cultural and artistic space where people with and without disabilities can come together on art activities. The opening ceremony of the exhibition was held in the afternoon of 7 November 2025. The first exhibition was first held at Bangkok Art and Cultural Center (BACC) in Bangkok, followed by a showcase in Seoul this time and will continue showing in Jeju this coming December. The most of artwork showed in this gallery were photos taken by students with disabilities.       

APCD will collaborate with all partners and stakeholders to promote inclusive art in the Asia-Pacific Region.

APCD supported potential partner, Dulabhatorn Foundation (DBF) to formulate the strategic plan on developing children with developmental disorder at Chiang Mai Province.

The staff members as well as committee members and program partners of DBF participated in formulating of strategic plan for the year 2026-2028.

Key and highlight Final draft strategic plan is focusing on empowering family, community to promote the quality of life of persons with developmental disorder and their families.

APCD supported potential partner, Dulabhatorn Foundation (DBF) to formulate the strategic plan on developing children with developmental disorder from 31 October to 1 November 2025, at Chiang Mai Province.

The staff members of DBF participated in formulating of strategic plan for the year 2026-2028. The process was started from reviewing the previous strategic plan (year 2023-2025), SWOT analysis of organization, setting up the ultimate goal, vision and missions of the organization. Final stage was about identification of program strategies.

The DBF also invited its committee members as well as project partners to make the inputs in order to develop the powerful strategic plan. Final draft strategic plan was coming out with the 3 key strategies which include 1) promoting the development of persons with developmental disorder and their families; 2) raising awareness and full participation of community and society; 3) developing organization by enhancing management mechanism, human resources as well as resource mobilization.

Group photo of students, professor, and APCD staff with a person with visual impairment (total blindness), working at the APCD 60+ Bakery & Chocolate Café project.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, APCD delivered a welcome speech.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pakaratee Chaiyawat presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Piroon Laismit and took a group photo together with student and APCD staff.

Student learned about inclusive employment at the APCD 60+ Bakery & Chocolate Café, facilitated by Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol.

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, presented APCD’s regional activities in disability development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pakaratee gave a lecture on a concept of Community-based Inclusive Development (CBID).

The student and professor purchased bakery products and took a group photo with APCD staff at the APCD 60+ bakery & Chocolate café.

Master’s degree students from the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, visited the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) as part of the course PTPT 677: Research, Laboratory, and Clinical Practice in Physical Therapy.

The study visit, organized in collaboration between APCD and the Faculty of Physical Therapy, aimed to enhance students’ understanding and practical skills through direct engagement in health promotion activities at the Center for Health and Fitness. The learning experience focused on evaluating and developing physical fitness among older adults and persons with disabilities.

During the visit, students attended a presentation on APCD’s regional activities in disability development, shared by Mr. Watcharapol Cheungcharoen, followed by a tour of APCD’s 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP and 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café. The group was supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pakaratee Chaiyawat, provided academic guidance throughout the session on the concept of Community based Inclusive Development (CBID). The Faculty of Physical Therapy expresses appreciation to the Center for Health and Fitness for supporting the university’s educational mission.

Through the activities and discussions, students had the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in real-world contexts, promoting health and well-being through exercise, rehabilitation programs, and social inclusion—embracing the theme “Inclusion as Innovation: Leaving No One Behind in Sustainability and Communication.”