Group photo of about 60 students, lecturers, and APCD staff at the training building in the morning group. Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, delivered a welcome speech.
Group photo of about 49 students, lecturers, and APCD staff at the training building in the afternoon group. Mr. Piroon Laismit Executive Director, APCD delivered a welcome speech.
Mr. Supot Chunhachoti-ananta, Lecturer, the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, SWU., shared the purpose of the visit and expressed appreciation to APCD for welcoming the university students and organizing a full day of learning activities.
Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, led an interactive session on the social model of disability. Students participated in experiential learning to better understand the lived experiences of persons with visual impairments.
Ms. Wilailekha Somprach (Manager, Disability-Inclusive Business) and Ms. Thorfan Dechachainimit (DIEB Project Coordinator) guided students through a study tour of APCD’s inclusive employment initiatives, including the APCD 60+ Kitchen by CP and the APCD 60+ Bakery, Chocolate and Café.
University student visitors gained firsthand experience interacting with 60+plus staff with disabilities during a bread-baking workshop held as part of the study tour.
Ms. Thorfan explained the concept behind the implementation of the 60+ Plus Kitchen by CP Projects, aligning with disability-inclusive employment and business (DIEB).
Mr. Watcharapol concluded the study visit by summarizing key takeaways and encouraging students to become inventors and investors in universal design for inclusive and sustainable development.
On 28 October 2025, a group of 109 students from Srinakharinwirot University majoring in Science and Art of Sustainable Social Development (SWU196) visited the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD).
The study visit was part of the university’s practical learning program, aiming to enhance students’ understanding of sustainable tourism management and inclusive community development. During the visit, the students participated in lectures and interactive sessions with APCD staff, learning about the organization’s mission, projects, and initiatives promoting the empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities in sustainable social and economic development.
This educational activity provided valuable real-world experiences and strengthened the students’ knowledge and awareness of inclusive and sustainable practices aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
APCD appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with Srinakharinwirot University in promoting social sustainability development.
Through activities and discussions, the students gained a deeper understanding of disability, inclusive environments, the challenges faced by people with disabilities and Empathy exercises. By participating in these experiences, the students were inspired to become advocates for disability inclusion and to contribute to a more inclusive society and sustainability development.
