APCD In-House Capacity Development Training on Introductory Facilitation Skills, 25 February 2021 at APCD, Bangkok, Thailand

The online workshop was facilitated by Mr. Mark Morris, a teacher from Bachelor of Community Services, TAFE, NSW, Australia, and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, APCD Logistics Officer as his co-facilitator.

The online workshop was facilitated by Mr. Mark Morris, a teacher from Bachelor of Community Services, TAFE, NSW, Australia, and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, APCD Logistics Officer as his co-facilitator.

 

Participants practiced facilitation techniques.

Participants practiced facilitation techniques.

 

Mr. Mark and Ms. Siriporn provided an exercise on “Pair, think, share!”

Mr. Mark and Ms. Siriporn provided an exercise on “Pair, think, share!”

 

Participants learning on summary skills.

Participants learning on summary skills. 

 

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APCD took part in the ASEAN Autism Network (AAN) Executive Committee Meeting organized by the ASEAN Autism Network Secretariat Office in Indonesia, 25 February 2021

APCD provided inputs on preparation of regional event on Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) 2021 by AAN meeting on virtual platforms.

APCD provided inputs on preparation of regional event on Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) 2021 by AAN meeting on virtual platforms.

 

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, updated AAN country members responding with the numbers of baseline survey questionnaire submitted to APCD for the JICA Special Project

Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol, Networking & Collaboration Officer, updated AAN country members responding with the numbers of baseline survey questionnaire submitted to APCD for the JICA Special Project

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Courtesy call of the representatives from Embassy of Japan in Thailand in charge of Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), and Japanese Chamber of Commerce (JCC) of Thailand to APCD on 23 February 2021, Bangkok, Thailand

The gathering updated APCD activities and followed up outcomes of Disability-Inclusive Business Project: Modeling Accessible Work Environment for Thai Persons with Disabilities” that was granted by the GGP Scheme in 2015.

The gathering updated APCD activities and followed up outcomes of Disability-Inclusive Business Project: Modeling Accessible Work Environment for Thai Persons with Disabilities” that was granted by the GGP Scheme in 2015.

 

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, presenting the token of appreciation (latest APCD publication) to Mr. Kazunari Yokota, the First Secretary of Embassy of Japan in Thailand.

Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director, presenting the token of appreciation (latest APCD publication) to Mr. Kazunari Yokota, the First Secretary of Embassy of Japan in Thailand.

 

Group photo of honorable visitors (Embassy of Japan in Thailand: Mr. Kazunari Yokota, First Secretary; Ms. Misa Takagi, Secondary Secretary / Head of GGP’ Ms. Kalaya  Santoostaroam,  Coordinator; Ms. Thanida Pawakho, Coordinator; and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce (JCC) of Thailand: Mr. Naoki  Sakamoto, Secretary of General, and Ms. Mathurot Lekjaem, Public Relations Coordinator), and APCD Management team.

Group photo of honorable visitors (Embassy of Japan in Thailand: Mr. Kazunari Yokota, First Secretary; Ms. Misa Takagi, Secondary Secretary / Head of GGP’ Ms. Kalaya  Santoostaroam,  Coordinator; Ms. Thanida Pawakho, Coordinator; and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce (JCC) of Thailand: Mr. Naoki  Sakamoto, Secretary of General, and Ms. Mathurot Lekjaem, Public Relations Coordinator), and APCD Management team.

 

Tour of bakery production area at the Human Resource Development Center (HRD) by APCD

Tour of bakery production area at the Human Resource Development Center (HRD) by APCD

 

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Online Meeting with the working group on preparatory implementation for “Empowering Parents Groups of Children with Special Needs to cope during COVID-19” on 22 February 2021

Greetings and updating on Project coordination of Japanese resource persons’ team, representatives from JICA Thailand Office, and APCD.

Greetings and updating on Project coordination of Japanese resource persons’ team, representatives from JICA Thailand Office, and APCD.

 

APCD updated the number of completed baseline survey questionnaires from ASEAN countries to the working group.

APCD updated the number of completed baseline survey questionnaires from ASEAN countries to the working group.

 

Brainstorming on drafting the 1st workshop which is to be conducted on 25 March 2021.

Brainstorming on drafting the 1st workshop which is to be conducted on 25 March 2021.

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APCD was invited for knowledge exchanges at an online workshop on “Situation of Social Welfare in Thailand during COVID-19 Pandemic” organized by Japan National Council of Social Welfare (JNCSW) on 16 February 2021

1.	APCD attended and presented the current situation of Social Welfare in Thailand in COVID-19 response.

APCD attended and presented the current situation of Social Welfare in Thailand in COVID-19 response.

 

2.	Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, shared his recommendations to about 30 participants who were representatives of Japanese social welfare institutions, Indonesian and Thai Ex-Trainees of JNCSW.

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Community Development Manager, shared his recommendations to about 30 participants who were representatives of Japanese social welfare institutions, Indonesian and Thai Ex-Trainees of JNCSW.

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Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) organized workshop on chocolate making for children with special needs in collaboration with APCD and relevant associations on 10 February 2021 at APCD Training Center, Bangkok, Thailand

Group photo of core representatives from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), the Department of Children and Youth, Disabilities Thailand (DTH), APCD, and other relevant associations for Thai persons with disabilities

Group photo of core representatives from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP), the Department of Children and Youth, Disabilities Thailand (DTH), APCD, and other relevant associations for Thai persons with disabilities

 

Opening speech by Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director General (DG), Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security,

Opening speech by Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij, Director General (DG), Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security

 

Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, Manager of 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Projects, explained the process of chocolate making via a flow chart to the DG, Ms. Saranpat.

Mr. Sunthorn Nowarat, Manager of 60+ Plus Bakery & Chocolate Projects, explained the process of chocolate making via a flow chart to the DG, Ms. Saranpat.

 

Ms. Paritha Pathamasing Na Ayudhaya, Barista at APCD Chocolate Cafe Department, Ratchawithi Branch, facilitated the workshop on chocolate making for children with special needs at “Sharing love & empowering Thai persons with disabilities and giving back to the society”.

Ms. Paritha Pathamasing Na Ayudhaya, Barista at APCD Chocolate Cafe Department, Ratchawithi Branch, facilitated the workshop on chocolate making for children with special needs at “Sharing love & empowering Thai persons with disabilities and giving back to the society”. 

 

Participants getting ready for the Workshop.

Participants getting ready for the Workshop.

 

Feedback and appreciation from the participants.

Feedback and appreciation from the participants.

 

VIP guests checked accessibility at APCD Training Center.
VIP guests checked accessibility at APCD Training Center.

 

Friendly Workshop environment.

Friendly Workshop environment.

 

Resource persons who are deaf exchanged direct experiences during the session on chocolate making.

Resource persons who are deaf exchanged direct experiences during the session on chocolate making.

 

Taking a tour of the surrounds of the Center (left to right) Mr. Prasong Phanlima (CEO of The Office of the Government Pawnshop), Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij (Director-General of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities), Mrs.  Supatcha Sutthiphol (Director-General of the Department of Children and Youth), Mr. Suthi Jantarawong (Director-General Department of Social Development and Welfare). The tour was facilitated by Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director.

Taking a tour of the surrounds of the Center (left to right) Mr. Prasong Phanlima (CEO of The Office of the Government Pawnshop), Ms. Saranpat Anumatrajkij (Director-General of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities), Mrs.  Supatcha Sutthiphol (Director-General of the Department of Children and Youth), Mr. Suthi Jantarawong (Director-General Department of Social Development and Welfare). The tour was facilitated by Mr. Piroon Laismit, APCD Executive Director. 

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APCD brainstormed ideas in relation to psychosocial disability issues with the representatives from Association for the Mentally Ill of Thailand (AMITH) for future collaboration on 8 February 2021

Staff from Community Development Department team checked needs assessment to empower persons with psychosocial disabilities in Thailand

Staff from Community Development Department team checked needs assessment to empower persons with psychosocial disabilities in Thailand

 

Reflection from the representatives from AMITH, led by Ms. Nuchgalee Klaisuwan, AMITH president, and her core executive board committee and staff for potential collaboration with APCD

Reflection from the representatives from AMITH, led by Ms. Nuchgalee Klaisuwan, AMITH president, and her core executive board committee and staff for potential collaboration with APCD

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APCD requested collaboration with ASEAN partners to implement the project “Empowering Parents Groups of Children with Special Needs on Physical Activities and Health Promotion to cope during COVID-19 in ASEAN Countries and Japan” under the Community Empow

This Project intends to work closely with emerging groups such as ASEAN Autism Network (AAN), United ID (Intellectual Disability) Network in Greater Mekong Sub-region, and other associations for persons with psychosocial disabilities.

This Project intends to work closely with emerging groups such as ASEAN Autism Network (AAN), United ID (Intellectual Disability) Network in Greater Mekong Sub-region, and other associations for persons with psychosocial disabilities.

 

APCD explained the Project presentation included objectives, expected outcomes and activity plan to the partners.

APCD explained the Project presentation included objectives, expected outcomes and activity plan to the partners.

 

Project timeline implementation from January to July 2021 was displayed.

Project timeline implementation from January to July 2021 was displayed.

 

Q&A Session and several interesting feedbacks from the collaborators in ASEAN countries

Q&A Session and several interesting feedbacks from the collaborators in ASEAN countries

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APCD Networking & Collaboration Officer participated in an online JICA Training “Social Participation and Livelihood of Persons with Disabilities through a Community-based Inclusive Approach (B)” Implemented by Empowerment Okinawa from 1 February – 16 Mar

Group photo during pre-session on 28 January 2021 Credit: JICA ©

Group photo during pre-session on 28 January 2021 Credit: JICA ©

 

Ms. Supaanong (NuNu) Panyasirimongkol, APCD’s Networking & Collaboration Officer, and Self-Advocates with Autism presented a Job Report Presentation on 8 February 2021

Ms. Supaanong (NuNu) Panyasirimongkol, APCD’s Networking & Collaboration Officer, and Self-Advocates with Autism presented a Job Report Presentation on 8 February 2021

 

Participants were divided according to time zones, in this section will be Asia-Pacific Group comprise 7 trainees from Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea and Thailand

Participants were divided according to time zones, in this section will be Asia-Pacific Group comprise 7 trainees from Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea and Thailand

 

Course material published for trainees only in Google Classroom Platform

Course material published for trainees only in Google Classroom Platform

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APCD conducted kick-off meeting of program on “Empowering Parents of Children with Special Needs during COVID-19 in ASEAN and Japan” (JICA Special n JICA Special Project (Community Empowerment Program) 2021, on 29 January 2021

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief, Networking & Collaboration, shared the purposes of the meeting and agenda to representatives from JICA Thailand Office, and resource persons from the University of Tsukuba.

 

Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief, Networking & Collaboration, shared the purposes of the meeting and agenda to representatives from JICA Thailand Office, and resource persons from the University of Tsukuba.

APCD shared draft project timeline to be discussed with partners as well as relevant stakeholders in ASEAN countries

 

APCD shared draft project timeline to be discussed with partners as well as relevant stakeholders in ASEAN countries

Feedback from participants about the timeline

 

Feedback from participants about the timeline

Conclusion was reviewed before ending up of the meeting.

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