APCD attended a monthly ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) Executive Committee Meeting on August 31, 2021.

AAN country members delivered an update on the current state of the COVID-19 outbreak in their respective countries.

AAN country members delivered an update on the current state of the COVID-19 outbreak in their respective countries.

 

AAN country members delivered an update on the current state of the COVID-19 outbreak in their respective countries.

 

The participants showed an illustration layout for Special School in Kandal Province, Cambodia, for children with disability. Mr. Chan Sarin, Chairman of Cambodia Autism Network (CAN) introduced the proposal.

 

Ms. Candy Hernandez, Head of the AAN Secretariat's Indonesian office, provided an update on a fundraising initiative for persons with autism and their families in Myanmar with AAN country representatives.

Ms. Candy Hernandez, Head of the AAN Secretariat's Indonesian office, provided an update on a fundraising initiative for persons with autism and their families in Myanmar with AAN country representatives.

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APCD launched a knowledge exchange with Cape Fear Group Homes and Vocational Services, Inc. in the USA and the Association for the Mentally Ill in Thailand on 31 August 2021

Mr. Kevin Cook pioneered a mentoring program for employees with disabilities in USA.

Mr. Kevin Cook pioneered a mentoring program for employees with disabilities in USA.

 

Check for clarifications and updates on Thai disability movement.

Check for clarifications and updates on Thai disability movement.

 

Concluding the program and building a foundation for future partnership.

Concluding the program and building a foundation for future partnership.

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APCD virtual internship certificate presentation on 25 August 2021

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, moderated objective and introduction of each participant.

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, moderated objective and introduction of each participant.

 

Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director conveyed a farewell message.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, the APCD Executive Director conveyed a farewell message.

 

Ms. Kristy, one of international interns completed the virtual internship program.

Ms. Kristy, one of international interns completed the virtual internship program.

 

A group shot of participants and guests congratulated the achievements.

A group shot of participants and guests congratulated the achievements.

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"Sapanboon” (A Merit Bridge for the vulnerable groups): Fight COVID-19 Together" by the 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café by Thai Yamazaki, Bangkok, Thailand

Group photo of APCD staff and deaf community under Rama IX expressway on August 20, 2021.

Group photo of APCD staff and deaf community under Rama IX expressway on August 20, 2021.

 

The deaf recipients expressed their love and gratitude using sign language.

The deaf recipients expressed their love and gratitude using sign language.

 

On August 27, 2021, the 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café by Thai Yamazaki collected donations and delivered 1,200 box sets (fresh baked bakery and juice beverages) to homeless people who live in Ratchadamnoen Avenue.

On August 27, 2021, the 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café by Thai Yamazaki collected donations and delivered 1,200 box sets (fresh baked bakery and juice beverages) to homeless people who live in Ratchadamnoen Avenue.

 

Caring and sharing moment of “Sapanboon” Campaign.

Caring and sharing moment of “Sapanboon” Campaign.

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The 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP donation campaign for preparing lunch boxes for community isolation center and the field hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis, Bangkok, Thailand

On 20th August 2021, the 100 lunch boxes were distributed to a community isolation center of the Bangkhen District Office.

On 20th August 2021, the 100 lunch boxes were distributed to a community isolation center of the Bangkhen District Office.

 

The 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP collected donations and prepared 100 lunch boxes for the medical workers of Thammasat University Field Hospital on August 24, 2021.

The 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP collected donations and prepared 100 lunch boxes for the medical workers of Thammasat University Field Hospital on August 24, 2021.

 

The 100 lunch boxes and bakery sets were disseminated to a community isolation center of Wat Sutthi Wararam (Buddhist Temple) on 27th August 2021.

The 100 lunch boxes and bakery sets were disseminated to a community isolation center of Wat Sutthi Wararam (Buddhist Temple) on 27th August 2021.

 

A monk at Wat Sutthi Wararam blessed the APCD representatives for good fortune of all donors.

A monk at Wat Sutthi Wararam blessed the APCD representatives for good fortune of all donors.

 

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The Senior Official Meeting for Social Welfare and Development Thailand and the Department of Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities, APCD co-organized a workshop on “Strengthening the Self-Help Group of Person with Disabilitie, 19 to 20 August 2021

Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director General of the DEP (Right), and Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of the APCD (Left), delivered the opening speech on the first day.

Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director General of the DEP (Right), and Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of the APCD (Left), delivered the opening speech on the first day.

 

2.	Mr. Lim Puay Tiak (Right on the screen), Chairman of the ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF), presented the keynote address.

Mr. Lim Puay Tiak (Right on the screen), Chairman of the ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF), presented the keynote address.

 

H.E. Mr. Kung Phoak, the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community delivered his keynote address via a video message.

H.E. Mr. Kung Phoak, the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community delivered his keynote address via a video message.

 

There were more than 40 participants from other ASEAN countries, China, Japan and development partners attending the training.

There were more than 40 participants from other ASEAN countries, China, Japan and development partners attending the training.

 

Session on “Introduction of Potential Development Partners and Funding Organizations for Organizations of Persons with Disabilities” was moderated by Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer of APCD.

Session on “Introduction of Potential Development Partners and Funding Organizations for Organizations of Persons with Disabilities” was moderated by Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer of APCD.

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