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The DET session conducted by Ms. Daranporn Timniguy to students on June 19 2015 at Pathumthani Nunthamunibamrung School in Pathumthani Province.

APCD holds Disability Equality Training for TCIL

On 28 March 2023, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) organized a “Disability Equality Training (DET)” session for the Thailand Council for Independent Living (TCIL) at the APCD Training Center in Bangkok, Thailand. In perspective of social model, the session aimed to enhance the understanding, awareness and take actions of disability, impairments, and barriers to be key actors into action towards inclusive society among TCIL members and staff. The session began with welcome remarks by Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of Community Development Department at APCD. He explained the Independent Living Philosophy and the collaboration between APCD and TCIL in promoting the rights and empowerment of persons with disabilities in Thailand.

Mr. Udomchok Choorat, the chair of TCIL, delivered the opening remarks and encouraged all local Independent Living centers in Thailand to join the session and learn from each other. He also expressed his appreciation to APCD for hosting the session and supporting TCIL’s activities. The participants then engaged in an interactive session that included group discussions, presentations and feedback. They learned about the concepts of impairments, barriers, disability diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how to apply them in their work and daily lives. They also discussed the differences between impairments and disabilities, and how to create an inclusive society that respects and values persons with disabilities. The session ended with a feedback session with participants, resource persons and APCD staff. The participants expressed their satisfaction and gratitude for the session and hoped to have more opportunities to learn from APCD in the future.

APCD Facilitates Disability Equality Training (DET) to Empower Young Thai Leaders with Disabilities and Their Personal Assistants (PAs) from TIL

The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) has taken a bold step in promoting social inclusion and empowerment for persons with disabilities through Disability Equality Training (DET). The APCD recently facilitated the DET program for young Thai leaders with disabilities and their PAs from the Thailand Council for Independent Living (TIL). The program aims to create a more inclusive society in view of social model and encourage persons with disabilities to become agents of change in their communities.

DET program was held on May 3, 2023, and May 18, 2023. It was attended by approximately thirty participants per day, including individuals with physical disabilities and their PAs. The two interactive sessions were filled with lively discussions and engaging activities, including social models’ exercises to improve the quality of accessibility for persons with disabilities. The APCD facilitators also shared their individual experiences and insights on discrimination and stigma faced by persons with disabilities.

During the sessions, the participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the current situations faced by persons with disabilities in Thailand. The program also provided guidelines for the inclusion of disability equality as an essential component of the training program, enabling the participants to take their commitment to the next level and become agents of change in their communities.

As a witness to the success of the program, the participants left the DET sessions feeling empowered and motivated to create positive change for persons with disabilities. The group photos of participants and APCD facilitators on DET showed the fellowship and enthusiasm of the group. The DET session organized by APCD not only enhanced the empowerment and advocacy of persons with disabilities but also created a more inclusive society for all.

APCD Facilitates Disability Equality Training (DET) to Empower Thai Leaders with Disabilities and Their Personal Assistants (PAs) from TIL

The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) has taken a step in promoting social inclusion and empowerment for persons with disabilities through Disability Equality Training (DET). The APCD recently facilitated the DET program for Thai leaders with disabilities and their PAs from the Thailand Council for Independent Living (TIL). The program aims to create a more inclusive society in view of social model and encourage persons with disabilities to become agents of change in their communities.

The DET program was held on May 3, 2023, and May 18, 2023. It was attended by approximately thirty participants per day, including individuals with physical disabilities and their PAs. The two interactive sessions were filled with lively discussions and engaging activities, including social models’ exercises to improve the quality of accessibility for persons with disabilities. The APCD facilitators also shared their individual experiences and insights on discrimination and stigma faced by persons with disabilities.

DET Report

Date & Time: 13 Dec 2023
Place: Vie Hotel
Participants (number, outline): 40
Facilitator:
Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen,
Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol

Outline of the DET: WFP Regional HR Workshop 2023 Promoting Inclusion: Creating a Workplace that Empowers Persons with Disabilities

Purpose: to fulfill WFP Regional Disability Inclusion Initiative

Outline: Upskilling Disability & Inclusion for a Workplace Excellence (Let’s Act)

Presentation File: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_aB-PXylWadUyj88x83NxZnYzMcNwWxShvzLJe9ArwE/edit?usp=sharing

Comments of DET Facilitator (based on the result of feedback)

Still need to complete full DET with no adaptation.
Participants are well known of DEI concept but not DET

APCD Promotes Disability Equality Training (DET) to empower Young Thai leaders with disabilities.

The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) recently led a Disability Equality Training (DET) session, part of a larger initiative to empower young Thai leaders with disabilities. This event, held on 17 July 2024, in Nonthaburi Province, was organized by the Thailand Council for Independent Living (TCIL) and Rajasuda College, Mahidol University. The training aimed to promote the social model of disability and encourage participants to become proactive contributors to their communities. Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer facilitated twenty young individuals with physical disabilities engaged in the program, gaining valuable insights into the social model of disability and learning how to advocate for themselves and others. The session highlighted the importance of disability equity in training and identify the physical, social, and attitudinal environments in which disabled persons live can either enable or disable their participation in society., inspiring attendees to pursue independent living and become agents of change.

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National Coordinator
Name: Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay
Name: Mr. Sawang Srisom
(Details: see below)

DET Facilitators
(1)
Name: Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay (wheelchair user)
Organization: Regional Development Officer, Disabled Peoples’ International Asia Pacific Region (DPI-AP)
Address: 29/486 Moo 9 Soi 12 Muangthong Thani Bangpood Pakkred, Nontaburi Thailand 11120
Tel: 66 2 503 4268
Fax: 66 2 503 4269
Email: saowalak(at)dpiap.org / thongkuay(at)yahoo.com
website: www.dpiap.org

(2)
Name: Mr. Sawang Srisom (wheelchair user)
Organization: Assistant Regional Development Officer, Disabled Peoples’ International Asia Pacific Region (DPI-AP)
Address: 29/486 Moo 9 Soi 12 Muangthong Thani, Bangpood Pakkred, Nonthaburi Thailand 11120
Tel.(662) 503-4268-9
Fax. (662) 503-4268-9
E-mail :sawang(at)dpiap.org
Website:http://www.dpiap.org

(3)
Name: Ms. Manisara Palawat
Organization: Christian Foundation for the Blind
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:

(4)
Name: Ms. Kunchit Kumfong
Organisation: Christian Foundation for the Blind
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:

(5)
Name: Ms. Natagamon Roongtim
Organisation: Disabled Peoples’ International Asia Pacific Region (DPI-AP)
Address: 29/486 Moo 9 Soi 12 Muangthong Thani, Bangpood Pakkred, Nonthaburi Thailand 11120
Tel.(662) 503-4268-9
Fax. (662) 503-4268-9
E-mail :
Website:http://www.dpiap.org

(6)
Name: Mr. Komol Malaithong
Organisation: DPI, Thailand
Address: 5th Floor, SW Building, Toeddamri Road, Dusit, Bangkok, 10300 Thailand
Telephone: 662-243-6828 / 006643-332283
E-mail: komol(at)cfbtkk.org

(7)
Name: Mr. Wansao Chaiyakul (Wheelchair user)
Organisation: Disabled Peoples’ International Asia-Pacific (DPI/AP) Regional Office Thailand
Tel: 66+(0) 2-2712123 / 66+(0) 2-9652592
Email: wansao(at)dpiap.org

(8)
Name: Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen (Cerebral palsy)
Organization: Asia-Pacific Development Centre on Disability (APCD)
Address: Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation), APCD Bldg., 255 Rajvithi Rd., Rajthevi, Bangkok, 10400 Thailand
Tel: 66-(0)-2354-7505-8 / + 66 83 3467089
Fax: 66-(0)-2354-7507
Email: watcharapol(at)apcdfoundation.org / info(at)apcdfoundation.org
Website: http://www.apcdfoundation.org/

(9)
Name: Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat (Physical disability)
Organization: Asia-Pacific Development Centre on Disability (APCD)
Address: Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation), APCD Bldg., 255 Rajvithi Rd., Rajthevi, Bangkok, 10400 Thailand
Tel: 66-(0)-2354-7505-8 / 66(0) 2 354 7505
Fax: 66-(0)-2354-7507
Email: siriporn(at)apcdfoundation.org / info(at)apcdfoundation.org
Website: http://www.apcdfoundation.org/

(10)
Name: Daranporn Timniguy (Physical Disability)
Organisation: Foundation for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Address: 100/291 Moo. 2 Changwattana Soi.10., Thungsonghong., Laksi., Bangkok 10210 Thailand
Tel: +662 023 6854 (Organisation) / +668 9673 6640
Email: modormod(at)yahoo.com / fepd_thailand(at)hotmail.com
Website: www.fepdthailand.org

(11)

Name: Ms. Supaanong Panyasirimongkol (NuNu) (Autism)
Organization: Networking & Collaboration Officer, Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD); Advisory Council Member of Shuchona Foundation; Steering Committee Member of Global Forum on the Leadership for Women with Disabilities; Founder of ASEAN Autism Self-Advocacy Network
Address: Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation),
APCD Bldg., 255 Rajvithi Rd., Rajthevi, Bangkok, 10400 Thailand
Tel: 66-(0)-2354-7506 / 66(0) 2 354 7505
Fax: 66-(0)-2354-7507
Email: supaanong(at)apcdfoundation.org / info(at)apcdfoundation.org
Website: http://www.apcdfoundation.org/

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