Search * to go to the next Chapter Search # to go to the next Page #Page 1. *. APCD's Implementing Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific 2014. Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD). Logo: APCD. Photo: Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific. #Page 2. *. Implementing Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific, 2013-2022. By Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD). From January to December 2014. This report is available in a text format for persons with visual impairments and blind persons free of charge. Please contact info@apcdfoundation.org for further details. #Page 3. *Goal 1. Reduce poverty and enhance work and employment prospects. Photo: Cover of Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific report. #Page 4. *Goal 1. APCD/JAIF Non-Handicapping Environment Project. Mekong Sub-Region. March 2014-December 2014. 20 Rural Market Modifications for Poverty Reduction in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. Photos: Image of an inaccessible public market toilet and how it was converted into a fully accessible one. Logos: ASEAN Secretariat, APCD, Royal Thai Government, Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund, Ministry of Social Affairs, Veteran and Youth Rehabilitation (MoSVY) - Cambodia, Disability Action Council (DAC) - Cambodia, National Committee for Disabled and Elderly People (NCDE) Lao PDR, Lao Disabled People's Association (LDPA), Department of Social Welfare - Myanmar, Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) Vietnam, Ba Vi Disabled Peoples Organisation - Vietnam. Flags: Thailand, Japan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam. #Page 5. *Goal 2. Promote participation in political processes and in decision-making. #Page 6. *Goal 2. Community for All. Thailand, January 2014-December 2014. Capacity Building of Thai Leaders with Disabilities. Photos: Images showing Thai leaders with disabilities taking part in the Community for All Project's various workshops and discussions. Image: Map of Thailand showing the four provinces included in the Community for All Project - Phayao, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Kanchanaburi, Sisaket. Logos: APCD, Italian Association for Aid to Children (CIAI), European Union (EU). Flags: Thailand, Italy. #Page 7. *Goal 2. National Consultation Meeting on Laws and Policies Related to Autism in Vietnam. Vietnam, 2 December 2014. Ha Noi Recommendations on the Laws and Policies Related to Persons with Autism in Vietnam. Over 70 participants including persons with autism and their family attended the event. Photo: Group photo of the Consultation Meeting participants. Image: A copy of the Ha Noi Recommendations Logos: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), United Nations Children's Education Fund (UNICEF), APCD, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), JAIF, MOLISA. Flag: Vietnam, Thailand, Japan. #Page 8. *Goal 3. Enhance access to the physical environment, public transportation, knowledge, information and communication. #Page 9. *Goal 3. Making It Work: CRPD Advocacy for Government Action Program. Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand. January 2014-July 2014. Evidence-based documentation on good practices on information accessibility in Khmer, Lao and Thai. Booklet: 10 good practices. Film: 2 good practices. Photos: Participants discussing the Project's next steps at the Third Regional Meeting in Lao PDR; copies of printed publications and DVDs/CDs of the report. Logos: APCD, Handicap International (HI), Cambodian Disabled People's Organisation (CDPO), NCDE Lao PDR, LDPA. Flags: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand. #Page 10. *Goal 3. Incheon Strategy in Accessible Formats. Mongolia, 26 March 2014. Incheon Strategy in Mongolian, Sign Language, Braille, Audio. Photos: Handover of the Make the Right Real for persons with disabilities to the Government of Mongolia; Copies of publications and other materials about the Incheon Strategy; Cover of the Make the Right Real Workshop in Mongolia report. Logos: Ministry of Population Development and Social Protection, Government of Mongolia, Ministry of Health, Ministry of People Development and Social Protection National Rehabilitation and Development Center, UNESCAP, World Health Organization (WHO), APCD,. The World Bank, National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia, JICA, CBR AP Network. Flags: Mongolia, Thailand, Japan. #Page 11. *Goal 3. Let's Learn More About Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafened. Thailand, February-September 2014. Effective Communication and Facilitation with Persons Who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafened Internationally. 20 Thai persons with disabilities and other partners attended the capacity-building training. Logos: APCD, Gallaudet University. Flag: Thailand. #Page 12. *Goal 3. Booklet on Voices of Persons Who are Hard of Hearing and Deafened in Asia and the Pacific. Thailand, August 2014. First ever booklet on Hard of Hearing and Deafened in Asia and the Pacific. Photo: Cover of the 'Voices of Persons Who are Hard of Hearing and Deafened in Asia and the Pacific" report. Logos: Asia Pacific Federation of the Hard of Hearing and Deafened (APFHHD); APCD; JICA; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Government of Thailand through the Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA); Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Royal Government of Thailand. Flags: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Thailand, Japan, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Vietnam. #Page 13. *Goal 3. Decrees on Disabilities in Accessible Formats. Lao PDR, 26 September 2014. Decree on Disability and Decree on the National Committee for Disabled People and the Elderly. Photo: Handover of the publications of the Lao National Decree and Decree on the National Committee for Disabled People and the Elderly booklets by APCD. Photo: Cover photos of the two Decrees booklets. Logos: NCDE, LDPA, APCD, HI, JICA, The Belgian Development Cooperation, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.. Flags: Lao PDR, Thailand, Japan, Belgium, Norway. #Page 14. *Goal 3. User-friendly Incheon Strategy by Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. Mekong Sub-region, December 2014. Incheon Strategy Review by persons with intellectual disabilities. Photos: A collage of images from the Incheon Strategy Review by persons with intellectual disabilities event. Image: Cover photo of the publication "We Want to Be Counted": Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific Easy-to-Understand Version. Logos: APCD, UNESCAP. Flags: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan. #Page 15. *Goal 3. Online Information on Disability. 3 Websites on Disability. 13 Weekly Bulletins. 10 Monthly Newsletters. Images: Screenshots of the APCD, CBR AP Network, and ASEAN Autism Network web pages, APCD's Empowerment Newsletter, and Empowerment Cafe Weekly Bulletin. Logo: APCD. #Page 16. *Goal 4. Strengthen Social Protection. Image: Cover of the Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific report. #Page 17. *Goal 4. Workshop on Community-based Inclusive Development in Mongolia. Mongolia, 27-28 March 2014. Over 120 participants. Focusing on Community-based Inclusive Development. Photos: Group photo of the participants; Photos of speakers and resource persons during the Workshop proper. Logos: Ministry of Population Development and Social Protection, Ministry of Health, Ministry of People Development and Social Protection National Rehabilitation and Development Center, UNESCAP, WHO, APCD, JICA, CBR AP Network. Flags: Mongolia, Thailand, Japan. #Page 18. *Goal 4. Capacity Enhancement Program. Thailand, 27-28 March 2014. 20 participants from Jatiya Protibondhi Unnayan Foundation, Ministry of Social Welfare of Bangladesh. Photos: Participants during the Training. Logos: Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh; Asian Institute of Technology; APCD. Flags: Bangladesh, Thailand. #Page 19 *Goal 4. Knowledge Creation Forum on CBID 2014. Thailand, 24 August - 6 September 2014. Communication Card and Real-Time Captioning. 18 young leaders who are hard of hearing. Photos: Group photo of participants and project partners. Participants using communication cards. Welcome remarks from APCD for participants. Cover of the Summary Report on Third Country Training Programme: Knowledge Creation Forum on Community-based Inclusive Development 2014 (Capacity Building of Persons who are Hard of Hearing). Samples of color-coded communication cards with the following messages: Yes, I agree. Slow down. No, I don't agree. Use keyboard. Use microphone. Logos: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Government of Thailand (through the Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency), JICA, APCD, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Royal Government of Thailand. Flags: Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam. #Page 20 *Goal 5 Expand early intervention and education of children with disabilities. Photo: Cover of the Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific. #Page 21 *Goal 5 Community Development Skills Training for Wheelchair Children Project. Thailand. June, August, October, December 2014. Collaboration with business partner to create Non-Handicapping Environment. Photos: Photo with Training participants during a visit to homes of children with disabilities; Participants being shown the proper measurements of a ramp. Logos: Wheelchairs and Friendship Center of Asia (Thailand), DENSO (Thailand), APCD. Flags: Thailand, Japan. #Page 22 *Goal 6 Ensure gender equality and women's empowerment. Photo: Cover of the Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific. #Page 23. *Goal 6. User-Friendly Booklet by Women with Disabilities. Bangladesh, September 2014. Persons with Disabilities Rights and Protection Act in Bangladesh User-Friendly Booklet. Photo: Cover of Persons with Disabilities Rights and Protection Act in Bangladesh User-Friendly Booklet. Logos: APCD, Women with Disabilities Development Foundation (WDDF), South Asian Disability Forum (SADF). Flags: Bangladesh, Thailand. #Page 24. *Goal 6. Regional Training on Empowerment of Women with Disabilities in South Asia. Thailand, 14-16 November 2014. 10 women leaders with disabilities. Bangkok Appeal on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Girls and Women with Diverse Disabilities in South Asia. Photos: Group photo with participants; Scanned copy of the Bangkok Appeal. Logos: SADF, APCD, British Council, Comprehensive Health and Education Forum (CHEF) International, Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP). Flags: Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand. #Page 25. *Goal 6. Mainstreaming Women with Disabilities in the Beijing+20 Review Side Event. Thailand, 17 November 2014. Inclusion of women with disabilities in the discussion process of the Beijing+20 Review. Photos: Resource persons discuss the importance of mainstreaming women with disabilities; women with disabilities participating in the Side Event. Logos: UNESCAP, SADF, APCD, Britich Council, CHEF International, Korea Disabled People's Development Institute (KODDI). Flag: Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand. #Page 26. *Goal 7. Ensure disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction and management. Photo: Cover of the Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific. #Page 27. *Goal 7. Support for Persons with Autism Affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Philippines, February 2014. Shelters for persons with autism affected by the Typhoon. Photo: Cover of the Report on Support for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines. Map: Philippine map highlighting the central Philippine provinces devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, including Masbate, Romblon, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Antique, Guimaras, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands. Approximately 1,069 people were declared missing, 6,300 dead, 1.1 million destroyed houses and thousands rendered homeless, and 28,689 injured. Logos: APCD, ASEAN Autism Network (AAN), Autism Society Philippines (ASP). Flag: Philippines. #Page 28. *Goal 8. Accelerate the ratification and implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the harmonization of national legislation with the Convention. Photo: Cover of the Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific. #Page 29. *Goal 9. Make the Right Real Workshop in Mongolia. Mongolia, 26 March 2014. Over 800 representatives. Nation's commitment to the Incheon Strategy. Photos: Group photo of the more than 800 Workshop participants; Signing of the Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" pledge board; Cover of the Make the Right Real Workshop in Mongolia. Logos: Ministry of Population Development and Social Protection, Government of Mongolia, Ministry of Health, Ministry of People Development and Social Protection National Rehabilitation and Development Center, UNESCAP, WHO, APCD,. The World Bank, National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia, JICA, CBR AP Network, Amici di Raoul Follereau (AIFO), JICA. Flags: Mongolia, Thailand, Japan. #Page 30. *Goal 9. Official Launch of the National Disability Strategic Plan 2014-2018 and the 5th Anniversary of the Law on the Protection and the Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Cambodia, 3 July 2014. National Disability Strategic Plan 2014-2018 and Law on the Protection and the Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Over 3,000 representatives. Photos: Photos of top officials, project partners and participants during the Official Launch; samples of the publications related to the Official Launch. Logos: MOSVY, DAC, Australian Aid, UNDP, APCD, Persons with Disabilities Foundation, Cambodia. Flags: Cambodia, Thailand, Japan. #Page 31. *Goal 9. Ceremony for the National Day of Persons with Disabilities. Lao PDR, 26 September 2014. Over 600 participants including leaderes with disabilities and stakeholders. Photos: Children with disabilities and other participants attending the Celebration of the National Disability Day. Logos: NCDE, LDPA, APCD, HI, JICA, The Belgian Development Cooperation, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Flags: Lao PDR, Thailand, Japan, Belgium, Norway. #Page 32. *Goal 9. Commemoration to Make the Right Real in Vietnam: Official Announcement of the Ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons wtih Disabilities. Vietnam, 3 December 2014. Over 170 representatives including leaders with disabilities and stakeholders. Commitment to "Make the Right Real". Photos: Signing of the Pledge Board; project partners and participants at the Official Announcement. Logos: UNESCAP, UNICEF, APCD, JICA, JAIF, Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs, Government of Vietnam. Flags: Vietnam, Thailand, Japan. #Page 33. *Goal 10. Advance subregional, regional and interregional cooperation. Photo: Cover of the Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific. #Page 34. *Goal 10. Asia-Pacific Federation of the Hard of Hearing and Deafened (APFHD) Biannual General Meeting. Thailand, 31 August 2014. Photos: Participants during the General Meeting. Logos: APFHD; APCD; JICA; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Government of Thailand through the Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA); Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Royal Government of Thailand. Flags: Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam. #Page 35. *Goal 10. 2nd Executive Committee of the CBR Global Network. Thailand, 8-9 September 2014. Clarification of Future Steps to be taken. Photos: Executive Committee members in a meeting; Group photo of Meeting participants. Logos: WHO, APCD, CBR Global Network. #Page 36. Accessible for Persons with disAbilities. Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability. APCD Bldg., 255 Rajvithi Road, Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand. Tel: 66-(0)-2354-7505 to 8. FaxL 66-(0)-2354-7507. Website: www.apcdfoundation.org. Email: info@apcdfoundation.org.