APCD attended an online working group meeting on the Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) / Community-based Inclusive Development (CBID) Asia-Pacific (AP) Network hosted by the Government of Cambodia as the Network Secretariat on 30 September 2021.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, shared his experience in organizing the 4th Asia-Pacific CBID Congress in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 2018. It was informative for preparation to organize the upcoming CBID Congress for the Working Group. Cambodia Government will be the host of the 5th CBID Congress in 2023.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of the Community Development Department, shared his experience in organizing the 4th Asia-Pacific CBID Congress in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 2018. It was informative for preparation to organize the upcoming CBID Congress for the Working Group. Cambodia Government will be the host of the 5th CBID Congress in 2023.

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APCD attended a monthly ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) Executive Committee Meeting on 29 September 2021

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, provided an update on APCD's regional works and followed up on a pending job delegated to the AAN Secretariat in Indonesia

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking and Collaboration, and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, provided an update on APCD's regional works and followed up on a pending job delegated to the AAN Secretariat in Indonesia

 

 

Mr. Khader Majeed, a representative from the Autism Network Singapore (ANS), presented an update on the current situation of COVID-19 and included an activity report.

Mr. Khader Majeed, a representative from the Autism Network Singapore (ANS), presented an update on the current situation of COVID-19 and included an activity report.

 

Dr. Samrerng Virachanang, Vice President on International Relations, The Association of Thai Persons with Autism, shared the outputs of Autism Thai's virtual seminar on 17 September 2021 in Bangkok.

Dr. Samrerng Virachanang, Vice President on International Relations, The Association of Thai Persons with Autism, shared the outputs of Autism Thai's virtual seminar on 17 September 2021 in Bangkok.

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The 60+Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café project team organized a certificate presentation on skill development training (Chocolate Café & Barista) on 30 September 2021, Bangkok

1.	A group shot of participants and resource persons on skill development training for Thai individuals with disabilities who completed the training course on Chocolate Café & Barista.

A group shot of participants and resource persons on skill development training for Thai individuals with disabilities who completed the training course on Chocolate Café & Barista.

 

Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, Manager, 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Project, congratulated Ms. Sudaporn Suwanpom on the 15-day in-person training completion.

Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, Manager, 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Project, congratulated Ms. Sudaporn Suwanpom on the 15-day in-person training completion.

 

Mr. Theerawich Phrukngampun was congratulated and presented with a training certificate by the Manager of 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Project.

Mr. Theerawich Phrukngampun was congratulated and presented with a training certificate by the Manager of 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Project.

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The 60+Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café project team organized a certificate presentation on skill development training (bakery production and sales) on 28 September 2021, Bangkok

Fifteen trainees who completed a fifteen-day training program posed for a photo with a resource person from the Thai Yamazaki firm and project staff.

Fifteen trainees who completed a fifteen-day training program posed for a photo with a resource person from the Thai Yamazaki firm and project staff.

 

2.	Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, Manager, 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Project presented a training certificate to Ms. Piyapatch Kleawpiya.

Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, Manager, 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Project presented a training certificate to Ms. Piyapatch Kleawpiya.      

 

3.	The Manager of 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Projects expressed his appreciation to a trainee with visual impairments.

The Manager of 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café Projects expressed his appreciation to a trainee with visual impairments.

 

4.	Mr. Phutawan Na Chiangmai, the Thai Yamazaki's Chief on Bakery Production, a resource person for the project, delivered a farewell note for the participants.

Mr. Phutawan Na Chiangmai, the Thai Yamazaki's Chief on Bakery Production, a resource person for the project, delivered a farewell note for the participants.

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The 60+Plus Bakery & Chocolate Café project team hosted a certificate presentation on skill development training (Hotel Services) on 27 September 2021, Bangkok

Participants, resource persons, and project staff gathered in a group shot.

Participants, resource persons, and project staff gathered in a group shot.

 

Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, Manager, 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Project, blessed his wishes to Ms. Nawapad Kamsron with a certificate.

Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, Manager, 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Project, blessed his wishes to Ms. Nawapad Kamsron with a certificate.

 

The Project Manager presented Ms. Kunyakem Ninmanont with a certificate.

The Project Manager presented Ms. Kunyakem Ninmanont with a certificate.

 

Mr. Sunthorn presented a certificate to Ms. Thitirat Soontornvanichkit, one of 15 trainees who completed a 15-day in-person training supported by the Fund for promoting and developing the quality of life of persons with disabilities.

Mr. Sunthorn presented a certificate to Ms. Thitirat Soontornvanichkit, one of 15 trainees who completed a 15-day in-person training supported by the Fund for promoting and developing the quality of life of persons with disabilities.

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APCD participated in the "Online Workshop on Promoting an Inclusive Workplace for Persons with Disabilities in Thailand" hosted by UNDP Thailand in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) on 20 September 2021.

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, attended the workshop and provided inputs.

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer, attended the workshop and provided inputs.

 

A presentation of key findings from research on the Situation of Employment of Persons with Disabilities and Recommendations for Government and Private Sectors in order to promote decent jobs and an inclusive workplace.

A presentation of key findings from research on the Situation of Employment of Persons with Disabilities and Recommendations for Government and Private Sectors in order to promote decent jobs and an inclusive workplace.

 

Ms. Saowalak Vichit, Director of Strategies & Planning Division, DEP, made recommendations at the opening program.

Ms. Saowalak Vichit, Director of Strategies & Planning Division, DEP, made recommendations at the opening program.

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APCD attended the "General Assembly of the National Network of Persons with Disabilities of Thailand", organized by Chula Unisearch, Chulalongkorn University under the assignment of the DEP on 20 September 2021.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer gave feedback in the online meeting on the topic of the compilation of the results of an important issue for monitoring and evaluation program.

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer gave feedback in the online meeting on the topic of the compilation of the results of an important issue for monitoring and evaluation program.

 

The ‘Data Analysis’ was presented by Associate Professor Dr. Prakorn Siriprakob, Head of the Project.

The ‘Data Analysis’ was presented by Associate Professor Dr. Prakorn Siriprakob, Head of the Project.

 

More than 120 participants from all over Thailand attended the meeting.

More than 120 participants from all over Thailand attended the meeting.

"Sapanboon" Campaign delivered snack boxes for the the Rajvithi Home for Girls on 20 September 2021, Bangkok

Two representatives for Mrs. Sarika Treerattanapitak, Superintendent of Rajvithi Home for Girls, received 100 bakery box sets for the girls from Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, and his staff on behalf of donors in front of the Administrative Office.

Two representatives for Mrs. Sarika Treerattanapitak, Superintendent of Rajvithi Home for Girls, received 100 bakery box sets for the girls from Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, and his staff on behalf of donors in front of the Administrative Office.

 

Mr. Christopher Benjakul, APCD’s Public Relations Officer, prepared the snack boxes for the donation.

Mr. Christopher Benjakul, APCD’s Public Relations Officer, prepared the snack boxes for the donation.

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APCD participated in the 2nd meeting on ‘Subcommittee Members on Promoting and Implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in Thailand’, hosted by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, suggested that the activities on promoting CRPD which were done by Local Administrative Organizations (Laos) in Thailand should be shared in the activity report as a contribution from the local government.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, suggested that the activities on promoting CRPD which were done by Local Administrative Organizations (Laos) in Thailand should be shared in the activity report as a contribution from the local government.

 

Participants reviewed the previous meeting and worked together to adopt it.

Participants reviewed the previous meeting and worked together to adopt it.

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APCD organized the sixth gathering of project implementation on "Protecting and Empowering Self-advocates with Intellectual Disabilities in Thailand in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic" funded by UNESCAP on 11 September 2021.

1.	Group photo of self-advocates with intellectual disabilities, their families, and resource persons on Zoom platform.

Group photo of self-advocates with intellectual disabilities, their families, and resource persons on Zoom platform.

 

1.	Group photo of self-advocates with intellectual disabilities, their families, and resource persons on Zoom platform.

To cope with the COVID-19 outbreak, Mr. Tawatchai Surat, a local wisdom villager from Buri Rum Province, shared fundamental knowledge on self-care, leading to better mental and physical health.

 

Participants discussed their health concerns.

Participants discussed their health concerns.

 

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