Leadership & Empowerment Program 2013 For young potential leaders with disabilities in Thailand โครงการฝึกอบรมด้านภาวะผู้นำและการเสริมสร้างศักยภาพ สำหรับผู้นำคนพิการรุ่นใหม่ในประเทศไทย Flag: Thailand Logos: APCD, Minister of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand Photo: Group photo of LEP participants and APCD staff Leadership & Empowerment Program For young potential leaders with disabilities in Thailand Organized by the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) image: APCD logo In collaboration with the Minister of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand image: Minister of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand May to December 2013 APCD Training Building, Bangkok, Thailand This report is available in a text format for persons with visual impairments and blind persons. Please contact info@apcdfoundation.org for further details. Contents What is Leadership & Empowerment Program by APCD? 3 Executive Summary 4 Schedule and Contents 6 Participant List 8 Life Story Presentations 9 Photos 34 ***What is Leadership & Empowerment Program by APCD? The Leadership & Empowerment Program (LEP) is a series of yearly training for young Thai potential leaders with disabilities. LEP provides an opportunity for young persons with disabilities to develop their understanding about disability and development, English and facilitation skills, and trains them to be professional facilitators internationally. LEP training have been conducted by APCD since 2012. The training contents have been designed by Thai resource persons with disabilities to develop and integrate their knowledge, skills, positive attitudes and valuable experiences into the sessions. The resources persons stimulate and encourage participants to become young leaders with disabilities, and be able to break through community barriers by powerful learning experiences to become agents of change! The Thai young leaders with disabilities will be transformed to become agents of change, paving innovative tracks for sustainable development. APCD functions as a hub for the Asia-Pacific region, it is necessary to have both international and local (Thai) well-qualified and, well-trained resource persons to be involved in the international/local activities. The resource persons provide insights and lend their expertise to APCD activities. In terms of disability movement together with skills for English and facilitation process, APCD can invite them to be resource persons for future training. LEP is a model of good practice for human resource development. ***Executive Summary The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) has implemented the Leadership and Empowerment Program (LEP) 2013 for young potential leaders with disabilities in Thailand. To achieve the goal of developing future international resource persons and agents of change from Thailand, the training was designed for three days per month starting from May to December 2013 (8 months). The aims were to develop understanding on disability development, English and facilitation skills for potential of young Thai persons with disabilities; to involve young potential Thai persons with disabilities in APCD activities; and to follow up the 2012 course contend to further elaborate key elements of the program. In total 5 prospective participants with disabilities from 4 provinces were recommended and selected by LEP 2012 Alumni in accordance with the APCD criteria. The 5 young Thai persons with severe disabilities (wheelchair users) showed willingness and strong commitment. The participants were supported by Personal Assistants (PA). The participants came from self-help groups and organizations of persons with disabilities located in provincial areas such as Bangkok, Chacheungchao, Khonkhen, and Nakhonsawan. During the regular training, participants were encouraged to learn and discuss on disability and development while English and facilitation skills were developed. Three of the LEP 2012 alumni served as resource persons and shared their full experiences and expertise in disability and development. The LEP Alumni are Mr. Paradon Khumsab (LEP 2012 Coordinator/Project Manager of the CIAI/APCD Project), Ms. Kwanruthai Sawangsri (LEP 2012 Alumni/Development Specialist of the CIAI/APCD Project), Ms. Daranporn Timniguy (LEP 2012 Alumni/DPOs Capacity Building Specialist of the CIAI/APCD Project). Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen (Chief, Office of Network Secretariat, APCD) and Mr. Mark Morris (Australia Volunteer International Expert, Community Development Department, APCD) were assigned to facilitate an interactive learning environment by sharing their experiences and leading knowledge exchange. The training outcomes were the sharing of the valuable “My Life Story” in English by the participants which they developed over the eight-month training. The participants’ performance output was demonstrated by sharing their knowledge, skills and valued experiences with all APCD staff at the LEP 2013 Wrap-up Training on 13 December 2013, at the Eastin Grand Hotel in Bangkok. “My Life Story” included a professional self-introduction, turning points, barriers, and achievements. During their presentation, a comprehensive set of facilitation skills (case study, film show, lecture, pictures, etc.) were presented by the LEP participants, including answering challenging questions from the audience. APCD staff expressed their appreciation to the presentations which came from the heart of the LEP participants. All 5 participants completed the eight-month training required and the first step to be Thai international resource persons, and will be a part of on-going APCD program implementation. Their new learning will be integrated into APCD activities and developed further in 2014. LEP is all about “EMPOWERMENT”. LEP is led by persons with disabilities for persons with disabilities. Human resource development is a long process and challenging. However, it is a reward for all involved. In line with the APCD mission, LEP is a good practice for human resource development. image: First gathering of LEP 2013 Partcipants and Resource Persons image:Learning community for All image: Participants and Resource Persons discussing “Facilitation Skills” image: Group photo with CLMV participants NHE Training ***Schedule and Contents 16 May 9.00 - 10.15 Session 1: Self-introduction, Welcome messages from APCD, Course Orientation 10.30 – 12.00 Session 2: Hopes and concerns Group Agreement Training committees English pre-test 13.00 – 14.30 Session 3: English training for development of “My Life History” 14.45 – 16.30 Session 4: Production of effective “My Life Story” presentation 17 May 9.00 - 10.15 Session 5: Introduction of Facilitation and Teaching Integrate work with JAIF Project 10.30 – 12.00 Session 6 Effective Facilitator 13.00 – 14.30 Session 7 Participatory training management 14.45 – 16.30 Session 8 Understanding Disability and Barrier-free Society 10-12 June 9.00 – 16.30 NHE Leadership and Empowerment Training in CLMV 18 July 9.00 - 10.15 Session 9 Development of “My Life Story” 10.30 – 12.00 Session 10 Conversation about “My Life Story” with a foreigner 13.00 – 14.30 Session 11 Group discussion “Exchanging Personal Information” 14.45 – 16.30 Session 12 First Assessment, Presentatiion of “My Life Story” in English 19 July 9.00 - 10.15 Session 13 How to develop facilitation techniques - Demonstration - Practice 10.30 – 12.00 Session 14 How to develop facilitation techniques - Case Study - Practice 13.00 – 14.30 Session 15 How to develop facilitation techniques - Role play - Practice 14.45 – 16.30 Session 16 Poverty, Disability and Development 19 September 9.00 - 10.15 Session 17 Exchange Life Story Information: Turning Point, Barrier and Achievement 10.30 – 12.00 Session 18 Descriptions of workplace, jobs and daily schedules 13.00 – 14.30 Session 19 Asking for and giving opinions 14.45 – 16.30 Session 20 Discuss & Exchange information 20 September 9.00 - 10.15 Session 21 How to develop facilitation techniques -Panel Discussion -Practice 10.30 – 12.00 Session 22 How to develop facilitation techniques - Film show - Practice 13.00 – 14.30 Session 23 Integration of Facilitation Techniques 14.45 – 16.30 Session 24 Group Reflection 30 October 9.00 - 10.15 Session 25 Practice English of “My Life Story Presentation” 10.30 – 12.00 Session 26 Review Life Story Information: Turning Points, Barriers and Achievements 13.00 – 14.30 Session 27 Basic Reading Skill: Storytelling, Aesop’s Fables 14.45 – 16.30 Session 28 Basic Reading Skill: Newspaper, Magazine 31 October 9.00 - 10.15 Session 29 Community-based Inclusive Development (CBID) and CIAI/APCD Project 10.30 – 12.00 Session 30 How to develop facilitation techniques -Brain Storming - Practice 13.00 – 14.30 Session 31 How to develop facilitation techniques - Simulation - Practice 14.45 – 16.30 Session 32 How to develop facilitation techniques - Game, song etc. - Practice 21 November 9.00 - 10.15 Session 33 Follow up LEP 2013 trainees’ Assignments from October 10.30 – 12.00 Session 34 Developing Group Presentation of Potential Activities in LEP 2014 13.00 – 14.30 Session 35 Developing Group Presentation of Potential Activities in LEP 2014 (Cont.) 14.45 – 16.30 Session 36 Practice and Feedback: LEP Group 2013 Presentation 22 November 9.00 - 10.15 Session 37 Mock Presentations 10.30 – 12.00 Session 38 Mock Presentations 13.00 – 14.30 Session 39 Mock Presentations 14.45 – 16.30 Session 40 LEP Group Reflection 12 December 9.00 - 10.15 Session 41 Orientations to LEP 2013 wrap up training 10.30 – 12.00 Session 42 Simulation of “My Life Story” Presentation 13.00 – 14.30 Session 43 Simulation of Group Presentation LEP members 2013 14.45 – 16.30 Session 44 Group Interview - Feedback and Expectation LEP 2014 13 December 9.00 - 10.15 Session 45 LEP 2013 Wrap-Up Training Opening & Group Photo 10.30 – 12.00 Session 46 LEP 2013 Wrap-Up Training My Life Story Presentation 13.00 – 14.30 Session 47 LEP 2013 Wrap-Up Training Group Presentation LEP members 2013 14.45 – 16.30 Session 48 LEP 2013 Wrap-Up Training LEP Climax Debrief/ Q&A Group Reflection Certificate awarding & Closing ***Participant List **Mr. Chanon Kisorawong -Chachoengsao Province Personal Assistant: Mr. Racha Kisorawong Mr. Cheonchom Angwanichsakul -Khon Khen Self Help Group (SHG), Khon Khen Province Personal Assistant: Ms. Somlak Aunwanisakul Ms. Isaree Panyaarthisin -Payatai Independent Living Center -Dhurakij Bundit University, Bangkok Personal Assistant: Ms. Parnrada Panyaarthisin Ms. Pakkard Posee -Payatai Independent Living Center Personal Assistant: Ms. Pimonwan Phanarin Ms. Paweena Khuntong -Takhli Self Help Group (SHG), Nakhonsawan Province Personal Assistant: Ms. Kwanruthai Sawangsri image: Group photo of Participants and Resource Persons ***Life Story Presentations **Mr. Chanon Kisorawong *My Life Story, Chanon Kisorawong, “Deuce” *Birth year 1986 -My name is Chanon Kisorawong. My nickname is Deuce. -I was born in Bangkok on 19 September 1986. -I am 27 years old. *My family -I have one younger brother and one younger sister *My family -Now I live with my father, my uncle and my aunt in Chachoengsao. -My mother, my brother and my sister live in Bangkok. *My family image: Family photo *2008 Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital -In February I had a car accident and I broke my neck and right hip. -After the accident the doctor told me I need an operation. -He told me I have a 50/50 percent chance to live. *2008 Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital -But if I don't do anything I will die. -After the operation my doctor told me I maybe like superman. -When I heard that, in my head there was nothing. Superman Image: Christopher Reeve Christopher Reeve -Actor Christopher Reeve best known as Superman cannot move from the neck down after breaking his neck in a horse riding accident in a competition. -Reeve broke the top two bones, the most serious of neck injuries, and also damaged his spinal cord. 2008 Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital Barrier -Both my legs have weakness because of spinal cord injuries. -But a miracle happened to me! -After 2-3 days I can move my hands and one leg. -It surprised me and the doctor very much. -But I have another problem, my right hip was broken. 2008 Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital -I had balance traction for 3 months. -I can’t move out of the bed. -It’s was so boring! -When I saw people walk around me, I want to do that too. image: Balance Traction 2008 Phramongkutklao Hospital -After traction I moved to Phramongkutklao Hospital for rehabilitation. -At Phramongkutklao Hospital my doctor talked to the Orthopedic doctor. -I had to have another operation. 2008 Phramongkutklao Hospital -After the operation my wound had an infection. -The doctor had to reopen my wound and debrided the metal in my bone (operation again). -After my wound healed the doctor sent me to rehab. Turning Point -At the rehabilitation ward I met Mr. Paradon and Miss Kwanruthai. -They talked to me about how to live with disability. -When I went back home my uncle told me, I could go to Chachoengsao Hospital to do rehabilitation. 2009-2013 Chachoengsao Hospital -My uncle thought it was easy to rehab because my home is in Chachoengsao town, and only 5 minutes to the hospital. -Until now, I go to Chachoengsao Hospital everyday for training my upper muscles for my daily living. 2010-2013 Achievement image: Training muscles Training image: Training Training image: Training Walking a little bit for exercise image: Walking image: Exercise image: Exercise 2013 Achievement -Until now my hip is still not OK, but I have to live with it. -Now I can go in to the community. image: Group photo image: Regional workshop on NHE image: Regional workshop on NHE 2013 -I think after training I can use the knowledge in my life, and I will share my knowledge with other people that I meet. Thank you image: Presentation on life story by LEP Training participants **Mr. Cheonchom Angwanichsakul Chai’s Story image: Mr. Chai My name is Chonchom Angwanidsakul My nickname is Chai image: Mr. Chai 1982 I was Born on December 13, 1982 at Chonburi. I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters, 5 of us all together. The oldest is my sister, then my brother, me, another brother, and the youngest a sister. 2001 I use to study at Ramkhamhaeng University 1995-2000 An interesting story is my schooling. I was a person with many friends, because I was fun and I liked to smile. And over all the years I had many accidents, you wont believe it, but I broke my arm 4 times! My friends in high school We owned a business and worked at home as a child. I was happy on the job. 2005 I had to help the family business in Chiang Mai 2007 Accident of car hitting power pole. Cause was of sleep while driving. The date corresponds to the day I was born, and coincidentally, the time of surgery was the same as when I was born. I had a spinal injury to the neck. The muscle weakens and I cannot move. I was treated and was a patient at Chiang Mai for about 3 months. At that time I am very sad, I want to die at any time. And there was the scene when I stopped breathing when the air tube was blocked! image: Map of Thailand 2008 I traveled from Chiang Mai by ambulance to the Phramongkutklao Hospital. 2008 Turning point during the hospital stay. I cannot do anything, even communicate. The nurses introduced me to Mr. Paradon Koomsup, so that I could know that I was able to do everything the same, though I may be slower and require help. Mr. Paradon Koomsup is a role model for me. 2009-2010 Barrier: Speaking, which I cannot do because I required surgery to close the neck, about 10 times every month to be able to speak again. Surgery 2010 I traveled to Khon Kaen. To train my body, but with it disabled, I need help. So there must be a lot of help for the disabled. Training image: Trainings Life at Khon Kaen image: Activities image: Activities image: Activities 2011, Laos I did many trips, which at first I thought we would not be able to do. But I have help and we visited places such as Laos, water storage dams, the sea, shopping malls, restaurants, and many more. Water storage dams image: dam Chonburi sea image: At sea -Shopping mall -RESTAURANT image: Shopping mall and restaurant Many others! image: Activities With the encouragement of family, friends and everyone, I was cared by them all as family. image: Activities image: Activities image: Activities image: Activities Important, what I do in the future, is to get help, learn and participate in the work of people with disabilities. Thank you image: Role Play activity: Active listening skill **Ms. Isaree Panyaarthisin My Life Story Presented by Isaree Panyaarthisin My name is Isaree Panyaarthisin My nick name is May or Mary I was born in Bangkok on June 7, 1984 Now I am 29 years old I am still living with my parents, 2 older sisters , 1 younger brother, and a little niece image: Dady, Mamy, Jamie, Mary, Teewy & Toomy, Nancy 2006 Achievements: I graduated from Srinakharinwirot University from the Faculty of Physical Education with a major in Health Science. Go abroad to USA for study and work. 2008 Work: Returned to Thailand. Got a temporary job as an assistant tour guide in Korea. Started full time work at a real estate and marketing company service as a property consultant for luxury condominiums in Pranburi District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Korea image: In Korea Office in Pranburi image: Office in pranburi 2009 Turning Point -I worked there for almost a year before I got a new job to work overseas. I did not have to start working for the next couple of months. -As I had a break, I took my mother and aunt on vacation to a resort at Pranburi. My friend was the owner of a ATV (Quad) and scooter for rent business. He invited me to join the ATV tour ride around a fruit farm on a mountain with 6 foreigners. 2009 Turning Points -The accident happened, the ATV cart ran off the curve and fell off the mountain. My body floated out of the cart and struck a big tree. -I felt pain in my neck, my body felt numb and I couldn’t move my body. -My cervical spine was crushed and misplaced -Headed back to hospital in Bangkok for surgery. 2010 Barriers Was in hospital for almost 3 months for treatment. I had to do rehabilitation. I couldn't talk because my neck had a penetrating pipe for mucus suction. During this period I had many problems with myself and people around me. Especially with Personal Assistants (PA). 2010 – 2011 Barriers The word “ Disability ” came up to me. My habits changed I became negative, and had mood swings, and was angry all the time, because I couldn't admit the fact. I didn’t want to go out, didn’t want to contact anyone even my friends and I didn’t socialize at all. I didn’t allow anyone to tag any current pictures on social media and just pretended like everything was the same as before the accident. 2012 Turning Points -Met up with Khun Mod (LEP 2012). -She introduced me to Khun Jeab (LEP 2012) and Khun Paradorn. I met them again when I had physical therapy at Phramongkutklao Hospital. -I joined the Payathai Independent Living Team (Payathai IL) and started activities since then. 2013 Achievement LEP member 2013 image: LEP group photo Timeline 1984 -Born 2006 -Graduate bachelor’s degree -Go abroad 2008 -Back to home town -Start work 2009 -Had an accident 2010-2011 -Treatment -Rehabilitate 2012 -Meet up with Khun Mod and Phayathai IL Team -Start to join activities 2013 -LEP member 2013 (Leadership and Empowerment Program) NEXT Video presentation My Happy Life Family & Study & Works Thank you Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation) image: Practice Life Story presentation in English **Ms. Pakkard Posee *Turning Points, Barriers and Achievements *What I am going to share: -Introduction -Turning Points -Barriers -Achievements *Introduction -My Name is Pakkard Posee -My Birthday is 27 April 1974 -I was born in Lopburi, Thailand -I have one younger brother. -I stay with my mom in Bangkok Turning Points When I was two years old because of a injection accident I became a PWD. When I was in school I had no friends because I had Braces on my legs. I have No Education due to No Accessible Schools I have No Education due to No Accessible Schools. image: Wheelchair user and opening door *Turning Points: I stopped my study because of no accessible schools. When I was 13 years old, I realized God was with me. *Turning Points: When I was 18 years old, I can move a bit but I fell in the bathroom. After that I cannot move. image: Falling down I can only move my hands and elbows…… image: Hand, elbow *Barriers -No School -No Friends -No Job -Try suicide 3 times *I am a member of “Friendship 2000” Club. image: Group photo *My friends with disabilities and I set up a self help group “God bless you”. image: Activities *I work with Payathai IL Center image: Activities *I work with Local Member Ms. Urli Anuntasin from Patum Wan, Bangkok. image: Activities *My Barriers -Get in & out a Taxi! -BTS No Lift! -Steps! image: Barriers *Achievements -Working for PWDs image: Activities *Achievements -LEP 2013 Training at APCD image: Group photo *Promote Access for PWDs. image: Activities *My Mottos A new society, and barrier-free.... *My Mottos -Good self attitude! -Networking for Success! -Freedom and Peace *Working with Payathai IL and LEP 2013 has developed my leadership skills and English……….. Thank you for today & smile! **Ms. Paweena Khuntong My Life Story Paweena Khuntong Outline -Introduction -Cause of Disability -Turning Points -Achievements *Introduction -My name is Paweena Khuntong Nickname is Pui. I was born in Nakonsawan on August 25,1988. I am 25 years old. *There are five people in my family *My father and mother, two elder brothers and myself. *My big family image: Family photo *Educational Background -University: Chiangmai University, chiangmai (2006-2009), Law Degree -Secondary: Chongkhaepittayacom school ,nakonsawan (2000-2006), High School Diploma -Primary: Ausahavittaya School,nakonsawan (1994-2000), Elementary Diploma *Primary School image: School time *Cause of disability -I began to have Paraplegia since I was 5 years old. -The lower part of my body and both of my legs cannot move. on that day I had a fever so I took some medicines and slept but after I woke up I found that the lower part of my body and both legs cannot move. image: With friends -Then I went to see the doctor and discovered that there was a virus that destroyed my spinal cord and nervous system. -I was in hospital for 3 months. -I had rehabilitation for 1 year. *Turning Points -I attended primary school with the support of family, teachers and friends. -My lifestyle changed such as using the bathroom, Travel, and other activities but I thought I would walk again. -My father told me that I have already recovered but I will sit in a wheelchair forever. image: Friends visited at home image: Go back to school Graduate primary image: Graduation ceremony Secondary image: At school *University Barrier -Planning to go to university for PWD -I visited Chiangmai University. -Only a few accessible facilities for PWD. -Staff and students had a positive attitude towards PWD university image: university *Some Barriers for me -But some of my friends understand me! image: With friends image: With friends *Year 2007 -I am a member of “friends of disabled people club”, Chiangmai University which run several projects about Persons with Disabilities University Camp for PWDs image: Activities image: Activities building basic facility for Person with Disabilities such as a ramp. Local TV Program Production image: Working on local TV program production Achievements image: Graduation ceremony image: Group photo of graduation ceremony Taskforce member for University Camp for Junior students with disabilities At the present…. -I graduate Bachelor degree I came back to my home town and I design to work and support IL center in my home town. Thank you to APCD from me for being a part of the Leadership & Empowerment Program for Thai PWDS………. image: Discussion on Teaching and Faciliation skill ***Photos Image: Welcome by Mr. Akiie Ninomiya, APCD Executive Director Image: Explanation on Facilitation Techniques Image: What is difference in teaching and facilitation Image: English training for development of “My Life History” Image: BTS accessible check Image: Throw ball activity to generate Twin tack appoach metaphor Image: LEP Wrap-Up Training culmination activities Image: LEP 2013 Facebook Image: Ice breaking activity for introductions and expectations Accessible for Persons with disAbilities Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) 255 Rajvithi Road, Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Telephone : +66 (0)2 354-7505 | Fax: +66 (0)2 354-7507 Email: info@apcdfoundation.org | Website: www.apcdfoundation.org Logos: APCD, Minister of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand