Representatives from the JICA Alumni Association of Thailand (JAAT) and the Young Leader Program “Support for Persons with Disabilities 2023” gathered at APCD on February 28, 2024.

A group photo was taken with the JICA Alumni Association of Thailand (JAAT) and APCD staff.

A group photo was taken with the JICA Alumni Association of Thailand (JAAT) and APCD staff.

 

The welcome remarks was made by Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director.

The welcome remarks was made by Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director.

 

A special gift from the JICA Alumni Association of Thailand (JAAT) to APCD.

A special gift from the JICA Alumni Association of Thailand (JAAT) to APCD.

 

A hygiene expert arranged by JICA gave guidance on how to keep their hands clean and how to avoid food poisoning.

A hygiene expert arranged by JICA gave guidance on how to keep their hands clean and how to avoid food poisoning.

A hygiene expert arranged by JICA gave guidance on how to keep their hands clean and how to avoid food poisoning.

 

The event's highlight was the interactive baking session, where participants learned the art of bread-making from a talented chef from Thai Yamazaki and staff with disabilities.

The event's highlight was the interactive baking session, where participants learned the art of bread-making from a talented chef from Thai Yamazaki and staff with disabilities.

The event's highlight was the interactive baking session, where participants learned the art of bread-making from a talented chef from Thai Yamazaki and staff with disabilities.

The event's highlight was the interactive baking session, where participants learned the art of bread-making from a talented chef from Thai Yamazaki and staff with disabilities.

The event's highlight was the interactive baking session, where participants learned the art of bread-making from a talented chef from Thai Yamazaki and staff with disabilities.

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APCD Executive Director Meets with Director General of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, February 7, 2024.

APCD Executive Director Meets with Director General of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

APCD Executive Director Meets with Director General of Department of Empowerment 
of Persons with Disabilities

February 7, 2024, marked a significant event as Mr. Piroon Laismit, 
the Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), 
paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Kantapong Rangsesawang, who has recently been inaugurated 
as the Director General of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

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APCD, Community Development Officer was invited as The Speaker in The Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University on 23 February 2024.

Group photo of participants with autism and their parents from Khon Kaen with Mr. Chayoot Homdee, Community Development Officer, APCD

Group photo of participants with autism and their parents from Khon Kaen with Mr. Chayoot Homdee, Community Development Officer, APCD

 

Mr. Chayoot Homdee describing his illustrated story at the beginning of “My Life, My Story”.

Mr. Chayoot Homdee describing his illustrated story at the beginning of “My Life, My Story”.

 

Ms. Anchana Soonthoratak (Instructor Ouh), Coordinator of the Asia Congress for People with Special Needs “I am able” facilitating the workshop

Ms. Anchana Soonthoratak (Instructor Ouh), Coordinator of the Asia Congress for People with Special Needs “I am able” facilitating the workshop

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APCD conducted the first online course on Inclusive Employment: supported employment, and job coach through online platform on February 22, 2024.

A group photo was taken of 19 participants from Asia – Pacific and beyond, resource persons and APCD staff.

A group photo was taken of 19 participants from Asia – Pacific and beyond, resource persons and APCD staff.

 

Dr. Kenji Kuno, a senior advisor for JICA and an APCD advisor on disability and development, facilitated the session.

Dr. Kenji Kuno, a senior advisor for JICA and an APCD advisor on disability and development, facilitated the session.

 

Ms. Yeo Swee Lan, Job Coach Network Malaysia (JCNM) presented successful examples of inclusive employment in Malaysia.

Ms. Yeo Swee Lan, Job Coach Network Malaysia (JCNM) presented successful examples of inclusive employment in Malaysia.

 

Dr. Yoko Isobe, Koei Research & Consulting, KRC presented Job Coach Services in Mongolia.

Dr. Yoko Isobe, Koei Research & Consulting, KRC presented Job Coach Services in Mongolia.

 

Mr. Takashi Shimizu, Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA introduced Project for promoting Employment Support of Persons with Disabilities in Sri Lanka.

Mr. Takashi Shimizu, Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA introduced Project for promoting Employment Support of Persons with Disabilities in Sri Lanka.

 

 

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, APCD presented the 60+ program as a successful example of inclusive employment in Thailand.

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, APCD presented the 60+ program as a successful example of inclusive employment in Thailand.

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Disabled People’s International (DPI)-Korea and the Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on implementing the Jakarta Declaration, on February 27, 2024.

Disabled People’s International (DPI)-Korea and the Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on implementing the Jakarta Declaration, on February 27, 2024.

The MOU was signed by Mr. Lee Young Seok, President of DPI-Korea, along with Mr. Kim Eun Jung, Secretary-General, and Ms. Kim Eun Jung, Team Manager of International Relations. Representing APCD, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, signed the MOU. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, also reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the cause.

The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Taisuke Miyamoto, the representative of the Disabled People's International Asia-Pacific Region (DPI - AP), who witnessed this significant step toward advancing disability rights and inclusivity in the region.

The Jakarta Declaration on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023–2032, underscores the importance of aligning national legislation with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, enhancing the participation of individuals with disabilities in decision-making processes, improving accessibility, mobilizing the private sector's resources to promote disability-inclusive development, and ensuring gender-responsive policies and programs for persons with disabilities. The declaration also emphasizes the need to close disability data gaps and strengthen capacities to monitor progress in disability-inclusive development.

Disabled People’s International (DPI)-Korea and the Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on implementing the Jakarta Declaration, on February 27, 2024.

The MOU was signed by Mr. Lee Young Seok, President of DPI-Korea, along with Mr. Kim Eun Jung, Secretary-General, and Ms. Kim Eun Jung, Team Manager of International Relations. Representing APCD, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, signed the MOU. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, also reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the cause. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Taisuke Miyamoto, the representative of the Disabled People's International Asia-Pacific Region (DPI - AP), who witnessed this significant step toward advancing disability rights and inclusivity in the region. The Jakarta Declaration on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023–2032, underscores the importance of aligning national legislation with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, enhancing the participation of individuals with disabilities in decision-making processes, improving accessibility, mobilizing the private sector's resources to promote disability-inclusive development, and ensuring gender-responsive policies and programs for persons with disabilities. The declaration also emphasizes the need to close disability data gaps and strengthen capacities to monitor progress in disability-inclusive development.

The MOU was signed by Mr. Lee Young Seok, President of DPI-Korea, along with Mr. Kim Eun Jung, Secretary-General, and Ms. Kim Eun Jung, Team Manager of International Relations. Representing APCD, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, signed the MOU. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, also reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the cause. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Taisuke Miyamoto, the representative of the Disabled People's International Asia-Pacific Region (DPI - AP), who witnessed this significant step toward advancing disability rights and inclusivity in the region. The Jakarta Declaration on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023–2032, underscores the importance of aligning national legislation with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, enhancing the participation of individuals with disabilities in decision-making processes, improving accessibility, mobilizing the private sector's resources to promote disability-inclusive development, and ensuring gender-responsive policies and programs for persons with disabilities. The declaration also emphasizes the need to close disability data gaps and strengthen capacities to monitor progress in disability-inclusive development.

The MOU was signed by Mr. Lee Young Seok, President of DPI-Korea, along with Mr. Kim Eun Jung, Secretary-General, and Ms. Kim Eun Jung, Team Manager of International Relations. Representing APCD, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, signed the MOU. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, also reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the cause. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Taisuke Miyamoto, the representative of the Disabled People's International Asia-Pacific Region (DPI - AP), who witnessed this significant step toward advancing disability rights and inclusivity in the region. The Jakarta Declaration on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023–2032, underscores the importance of aligning national legislation with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, enhancing the participation of individuals with disabilities in decision-making processes, improving accessibility, mobilizing the private sector's resources to promote disability-inclusive development, and ensuring gender-responsive policies and programs for persons with disabilities. The declaration also emphasizes the need to close disability data gaps and strengthen capacities to monitor progress in disability-inclusive development.

The MOU was signed by Mr. Lee Young Seok, President of DPI-Korea, along with Mr. Kim Eun Jung, Secretary-General, and Ms. Kim Eun Jung, Team Manager of International Relations. Representing APCD, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, signed the MOU. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, also reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the cause. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Taisuke Miyamoto, the representative of the Disabled People's International Asia-Pacific Region (DPI - AP), who witnessed this significant step toward advancing disability rights and inclusivity in the region. The Jakarta Declaration on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023–2032, underscores the importance of aligning national legislation with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, enhancing the participation of individuals with disabilities in decision-making processes, improving accessibility, mobilizing the private sector's resources to promote disability-inclusive development, and ensuring gender-responsive policies and programs for persons with disabilities. The declaration also emphasizes the need to close disability data gaps and strengthen capacities to monitor progress in disability-inclusive development.

The MOU was signed by Mr. Lee Young Seok, President of DPI-Korea, along with Mr. Kim Eun Jung, Secretary-General, and Ms. Kim Eun Jung, Team Manager of International Relations. Representing APCD, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, signed the MOU. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, also reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the cause. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Taisuke Miyamoto, the representative of the Disabled People's International Asia-Pacific Region (DPI - AP), who witnessed this significant step toward advancing disability rights and inclusivity in the region. The Jakarta Declaration on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023–2032, underscores the importance of aligning national legislation with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, enhancing the participation of individuals with disabilities in decision-making processes, improving accessibility, mobilizing the private sector's resources to promote disability-inclusive development, and ensuring gender-responsive policies and programs for persons with disabilities. The declaration also emphasizes the need to close disability data gaps and strengthen capacities to monitor progress in disability-inclusive development.

The MOU was signed by Mr. Lee Young Seok, President of DPI-Korea, along with Mr. Kim Eun Jung, Secretary-General, and Ms. Kim Eun Jung, Team Manager of International Relations. Representing APCD, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, signed the MOU. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, also reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the cause. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Taisuke Miyamoto, the representative of the Disabled People's International Asia-Pacific Region (DPI - AP), who witnessed this significant step toward advancing disability rights and inclusivity in the region. The Jakarta Declaration on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023–2032, underscores the importance of aligning national legislation with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, enhancing the participation of individuals with disabilities in decision-making processes, improving accessibility, mobilizing the private sector's resources to promote disability-inclusive development, and ensuring gender-responsive policies and programs for persons with disabilities. The declaration also emphasizes the need to close disability data gaps and strengthen capacities to monitor progress in disability-inclusive development.

The MOU was signed by Mr. Lee Young Seok, President of DPI-Korea, along with Mr. Kim Eun Jung, Secretary-General, and Ms. Kim Eun Jung, Team Manager of International Relations. Representing APCD, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director, signed the MOU. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration, also reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the cause. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Taisuke Miyamoto, the representative of the Disabled People's International Asia-Pacific Region (DPI - AP), who witnessed this significant step toward advancing disability rights and inclusivity in the region. The Jakarta Declaration on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 2023–2032, underscores the importance of aligning national legislation with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, enhancing the participation of individuals with disabilities in decision-making processes, improving accessibility, mobilizing the private sector's resources to promote disability-inclusive development, and ensuring gender-responsive policies and programs for persons with disabilities. The declaration also emphasizes the need to close disability data gaps and strengthen capacities to monitor progress in disability-inclusive development.

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