Goal 1

Reduce poverty and enhance work and employment prospects

*Goal 1

Collaboration with ESCAP for Promoting Disability-Inclusive Business Through 60 Plus+ Bakery & Cafe

Thailand

16-17 May 2016

Showcasing sales skills of 60 Plus+ Bakery & Café’s sales team with disabilities at the 72nd Session of the United Nations Economic and Social
Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Photos: 60 Plus+ Bakery & Cafe staff with disabilities selling bread items at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand

Logos: 60 Plus+ Bakery & Cafe, ESCAP, APCD, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (MOFA), The Government of Japan, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Thai Yamazaki, Thai Beverage, Nissan Thailand, SODEXO

Flags: Thailand, Japan

*Goal 1

60 Plus+ Bakery & Cafe Mobile Sales Unit at Klong Padungkrungkasem Market Fair

Thailand

4 November 2016

Livelihood opportunities for Thai persons with disabilities Close collaboration with the Governments of Thailand and Japan

Photos: 60 Plus+ Bakery & Cafe staff with disabilities with H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand) and H.E. Mr. Shiro Sadoshima (Ambassador of Japan to Thailand)

Logos: 60 Plus+ Bakery & Cafe, APCD, MSDHS, MOFA Thailand, Government of Japan, JICA, Thai Yamazaki, Thai Beverage, Nissan Thailand, Sodexo

Flags: Thailand, Japan

*Goal 2

Promote participation in political processes and in decision-making

*Goal 1

First Meeting of the Task Force on the Mainstreaming of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the ASEAN Community

Thailand

5-6 December 2016

Developing an inclusive Regional Action Plan with representatives from Disabled People’s Organizations and Expert Organizations Mainstreaming the rights of persons with disabilities

Photos: Images from the Meeting, including group photo of participants and actual meeting

Logos:APCD, ASEAN Secretariat

Flags: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia. Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Goal 3

Enhance access to the physical environment, public transportation, knowledge, information and communication

*Goal 3

Workshop on Accessibility Principles, Standards and Design

Indonesia

29 July 2016

Moving forward to an inclusive and accessible Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Photos: Group photo of workshop; photos of presentors; photo of participants with disabilities

Logos: ASEAN Secretariat, APCD, MSDHS, MOFA Thailand

Flags: Indonesia, Thailand

*Goal 3

Documentation of Non-Handicapping Environment Project Implementation

Philippines

10-16 January 2016

Good practices in Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon and Iloilo in the implementation of NHE 2 pilot project sites and 3 expansion sites

Photos: Accessibility check of ramps in the Philippines; meeting with members of the Project Management Team for persons with disabilities

Logos: APCD, DSWD, NCDA

Flags: Philippines, Thailand

*Goal 3

Seminar on Disability Awareness Sensitivity at the Philippine Embassy

Thailand

15 July 2016

Useful and practical information on accessibility principles and tips on interacting with persons with disabilities

Photos: Group photo of seminar participants; APCD presenting disability principles

Logos: APCD, Philippine Embassy in Bangkok

Flags: Thailand, Philippines

*Goal 3

Online Information on Disability

3 Websites on Disability

13 Weekly Bulletins

10 Monthly E-newsletters

3 Social Media Pages

Photos: Screenshots of the APCD websites, weekly bulletins, monthly newsletters and social media pages

Logo: APCD

Flag: Thailand

Goal 4

Strengthen social protection

*Goal 4

Capacity Building Training for Self-Advocacy Group of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

Thailand

28 May 2016

16 participants with intellectual disabilities and their parents Building capacities through handkerchief painting activities

Photos: Group photo of participants during the training and showing their work

Logos: APCD, Dao Ruang

Flag: Thailand

*Goal 4

Side Event: Transforming Communities for Inclusion of Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities

Thailand

3 March 2016

Raising awareness about the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities

Photos: Images showing participants and speakers at the Side Event

Logos: World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry, APCD, ESCAP, Royal Thai Government, TCI-Asia, Open Society Foundations

Flags: Thailand, Japan

*Goal 4

ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights Training Programme on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Thailand

11-14 October 2016

Sharing experiences and practices in the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in the region

Photos: Group photo of meeting participants; APCD Executive Board Chairman Dr. Tej Bunnag giving his keynote speech

Logos: ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Thailand, APCD, Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF), USAID

Flags: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar

Goal 5

Expand early intervention and education of children with disabilities

*Goal 5

Third Country Training Programme 2016: Knowledge Creation Forum on Community-Based Inclusive Development

Thailand

24 July-6 August 2016

More than 20 participants with intellectual disability and their parents in the Mekong sub-region

Photos: Group photo of Training participants; participants showing their creative skills

Logos: APCD, MOFA Thailand, Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), JICA, Royal Thai Government

Flags: Thailand, Japan

*Goal 5

Outcome of the Third Country Training Programme 2016 by Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

Thailand

24 July-6 August 2016

2017 Calendar showcasing the creativity of the young participants

Photos: 2017 Calendar cover; colorful drawings created by participants

Logos: APCD, Royal Government of Thailand, TICA, Government of Japan, JICA, Nissan Thailand, Slow Label

Flags: Thailand, Japan

*Goal 5

Third ASEAN Autism Network Congres: First ASEAN Autism Friendship Games & Angels Walk for Autism

Philippines

15-16 January 2016

Promoting disability-inclusive sports for persons with autism and the community

Photos: Group photo with participants; young persons with autism preparing for the track and field event; children with autism joining the swimming event; images from the Angels Walk for Autism event

Logos: Autism Society Philippines (ASP); ASEAN Autism Network (AAN); APCD; Japan Foundation Asia Center; ASEAN Secretariat; DSWD; NCDA; Royal Thai Government; JICA; JAIF; Municipality of Los Banos; SM Cares; Autism Society Japan

Flags: Philippines, Thailand, Japan

*Goal 5

First Vietnam Autism Awareness Day

Vietnam

1-2 April 2016

First ever autism-friendly sports games in Vietnam

More than 2,000 persons with autism, their families and supporters

Photos: Participants taking part in the running event; image of the crowd of supporters and families of participants

Logos: Vietnam Autism Network (VAN), APCD, Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), ASEAN Secretariat, Vietnam Federation on Disability (VFD), JICA, AAN

Flags: Vietnam, Thailand, Japan

*Goal 5

First Myanmar Autism Games

Myanmar

7-8 December 2016

Pioneering event attended by over 700 persons with autism and their families

Photos: Participants in the swimming and track and field event; ribbon-cutting and opening ceremonies of the Games

Logos: Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement (MSWRR), Myanmar Autism Association (MAA), APCD, Japan Foundation Asia Center, AAN, MOFA Thailand, Royal Government of Thailand, JICA

Flags: Myanmar, Thailand, Japan

Goal 7

Ensure disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction and management

*Goal 7

Workshop and Follow-Up on ‘Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and Post Disaster in Nepal

Nepal

9 June & 23-25 November 2016

Capacity building of persons with disabilities in post-disaster coordination and livelihood training

Photos: Group photo of Workshop participants; photos of the trainees in their respective communities

Logos: Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare of Nepal, National Association of the Physical-Disabled Nepal, National Rehabilitation Centre of the Disabled Nepal, National Association of Hard of Hearing and Deafened Nepal, Workability International Japan, APCD

Flags: Nepal, Thailand, Japan

Goal 9

Accelerate the ratification and implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the harmonization of national legislation with the Convention

*Goal 9

Commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Brunei Darussalam

3 December 2016

Formal announcement of Brunei’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Photos: Group photos of partners, speakers and stakeholders; APCD’s Executive Director giving his speech

Logos: Government of Brunei Darussalam, ESCAP, APCD

Flags: Brunei Darussalam, Thailand

Goal 10

Advance subregional, regional and interregional cooperation

*Goal 10

Meeting and Collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat

Indonesia

24-26 April 2015

Exchange information, strengthen partnerships and discuss future collaboration in the empowerment of persons with disabilities

Photos: Group photo of partners and stakeholders; meeting with ASEAN officials

Logos: ASEAN Secretariat, APCD

Flag: Thailand

*Goal 10

ASEAN Autism Network Executive Committee Meeting

Philippines

16 January 2016

Discussion about future activities and direction of the ASEAN Autism Network

Photos: Group photo of committee members; discussion about AAN issues

Logos: AAN, APCD

Flags: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

*Goal 10

Collaboration with Liliane Foundation

Thailand

February & September 2016

Strengthening networking and collaboration for the empowerment of persons with disabilities

Photos: Meetings with partners and other officials

Logos: APCD, Liliane Foundation

Flags: Thailand, The Netherlands

*Goal 10

Study Visits & Information Exchange

Thailand

January-December 2015

Photos: Photos showing the numerous visitors from the Asia-Pacific region ranging from schools and universities to government and
non-government organizations

Logo: APCD

Flag: Thailand

Accessible for Persons with disAbilities

Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability

APCD Bldg., 255 Rajvithi Rd., Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand

Tel: 66-(0)-2354-7505-8

Fax: 66-(0)-2354-7507

Website: www.apcdfoundation.org

Email: info@apcdfoundation.org

Logos: APCD, Royal Government of Thailand through the MSDHS