News & Updates
Disability Equality Training (DET) Facilitators’ Training (FT) 2023 Completed
On the 9th of September, 2023, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and DET Forum completed the 1st online Disability Equality Training (DET) Facilitators’ Training (FT). Twenty (20) participants completed the course with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct DET in their home nations.
DET is a participatory group work approach to changing attitudes and practices toward a more inclusive society for individuals with disabilities. It is based on the Social Model of Disability, which recognizes that individuals are disabled not by their impairments but by societal barriers and attitudes.
Twenty-seven participants from seventeen Asia-Pacific nations commenced this course. Through OnDemand learning and online live schooling (video conference), they engaged in vibrant discussions with one another and the facilitators. In a group discussion, they discussed their perspectives on DET and the Social Model of Disability. In the Zoom breakout room, they also learned about “What is DET,” the Social Model of disability, Discovery learning, and facilitation skills.
Dr. Kenji Kuno, an APCD advisor on disability and development and a senior advisor for JICA, conducted the session with the assistance of DET tutors with disabilities, namely, Mr. Fariz A. Rani(Malaysia), Ms. Siew Chin Sia (Malaysia), Ms. Eunice Factor (Philippines), Ms. Nayfeh Kurdi (Jordan), Mr. Sawang Srisom (Thailand), Ms. Natagamon Roongtim (Thailand), and Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen (Thailand). The instructors gave participants feedback and direction regarding their practice facilitation and analysis.
The DET FT 2023 is a joint effort between APCD, JICA, and the DET Forum to advance disability equality and inclusion in the region. They commit to serving as a regional resource center to increase the capacity of DET facilitators to conduct effectively and empower them to be agents of change.
1st announcement of Online Disability Equality Training (DET) Facilitator Training (FT) for the Asia Pacific Region
DET Forum, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) will hold the DET FT from May to September 2023.
Registration was commenced.
Please find details in attached document.
Pamphlet of DET
You can learn about basic of DET in this pamphlet.
UNESCO’s Programme on DET Facilitators Training
https://events.unesco.org/event?id=3950923410&lang=1033
DET in Lebanon
DET Facilitators in Lebanon
The 1st DET in Egypt was conducted by Mr. Tarek and Mahmoud for Helm (NGO) members on 30th January 2016. 
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20 new DET facilitators completed their training course in Egpyt (10th to 24th January 2016）
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DET TOT in Japan
3rd DET TOT in Japan was held at Osaka on 5th – 6th, 12th – 13th September and 14th November 2015. 15 New Facilitators were born.
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DET is taken by the Japanese Prime Ministers office’s promotion video on international cooperation.
Creating an Inclusive Society in Malaysia
https://youtu.be/GhBrZTLdbmE
It will be on aired between 13 and 21 November 2015 at:
CNN
BBC
euronews
Discovery Turkey
Discovery Asia
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Problem Posing Material by Syrian and Jordanian DET Facilitators
(1) New Development of Localised Problem Posing Material by Syrian and Jordanian DET Facilitators:
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DET TOT in Japan
2nd DET TOT in Japan was held at Tokyo on 6th, 7th, 13th 14th June 2015 (and 12th September). 16 participants “discovered” meaning of disability and learnt facilitation skills.
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DET course in Malaysia for medical students
DET course for UTAR Medical Students in June 2015 by DET Senior Facilitator Ms Sia Siew Chin.
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DET Video developed by the British Council Jordan
A video which can be utilised as a DET tool video. “Feel with Me” is a video that was produced by the British Council Jordan under the Active Citizens programme. You can watch it here:
https://youtu.be/yjp5Dv6Zx_c
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DET in Thailand for school students
DET Facilitator Ms. Daranporn Timniguy conducted a workshop for students on June 19 2015 at Pathumthani Nunthamunibamrung School in Pathumthani Province.
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DET in Jordan for university students
DET workshop by DET Facilitator by Ms. Enas Abu Rumman for 10 students on 23 May, 2015 at the King Academy, Amman.
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DET in China for university students
DET Facilitator Ms. Michelle Wang and her team-mates conducted a workshop for university students on 17 May, 2015.
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DET in Pakistan:
A DET Facilitator Mr. Omer Pervaiz Malik (President of HEERA: Highly Enthusiastic and Educative for Rights and Awareness) conducted DET at Lahore, Pakistan on 26th March 2015 in collaboration with Milestone society for the Special Persons. 16 participants took part in this course. ,
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TOF DET for Syrian Refugees:
Training of Facilitators (TOF) of DET for Syrian Refugees with impairments was held at Amman, Jordan on 15th to 19th march 2015. 10 Syrian refugees with impairments successfully completed the course. This is the 1st half of the 2-week training course of TOF DET. Trainer of TOF was Kenji Kuno
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TOF & TOSF DET in Asia Pacific:
Training of Facilitators (TOF) of DET and Training Senior Facilitators (TOSF) of DET were held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 24th January to 6th February 2015. 17 participants of TOF (Malaysian 10, Thailand 3, China 1, Philippines 1, Pakistan 2) and 4 participants of TOSF (Malaysia 1, Pakistan 1, Laos 1, Nepal 1) were successfully completed the course. This course was a part of the project of JICA. Trainers of TOF were Mr. Peter Tan, Mr. Fariz A. Rani, Ms. Nurulhuda Zainal, Ms. Sia Siew Chin. Course supervisor was Kenji Kuno.
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TOF & TOSF DET in Middle East:
Training of Facilitators (TOF) of DET and Training Senior Facilitators (TOSF) of DET were held at Amman, Jordan on 2nd to 15th December 2014. 14 participants of TOF (Jordan 7, Syria 2, Palestine 5), and 3 participants of TOSF (Jordan 3) were successfully completed the course. This course was held as a part of the project of JICA. Trainer of TOF and TOSF was Kenji Kuno.
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TOF & TOSF DET in Africa:
Training of Facilitators (TOF) of DET and Training Senior Facilitators (TOSF) of DET were held at Johannesburg, South Africa on 2nd to 14th November 2014. 21 participants of TOF (South Africa 14, Lesotho 1, Swaziland 2, Namibia 1, Botswana 2, Zimbabwe 1) and 1 participant of TOSF (South Africa) were successfully completed the course. This course was held as a part of the project of JICA. Trainer of TOF and TOSF was Kenji Kuno. Ms. Zukiswa Nzo workd as a co-trainer for TOF.