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The 3^rd Ratchasuda International Conference on Disability 2016: Empowerment through Holistic Approach
April 28 - 29, 2016
At Hotel Windsor Suites & Convention, Bangkok, Thailand
Organized by Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University
www.rs.mahidol.ac.th

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Program Agenda

Thursday April 28, 2016

8.00 – 9.00	Registration
9.00 – 9.30	Opening Ceremony and Ratchasuda College Presentation - Welcome Speech: Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D., Dean of Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Thailand - Welcome speech: Poonpit Amatyakul, Emeritus Prof., Secretariat of Ratchasuda Foundation, Thailand - Opening speech: Banchong Mahaisavariya, Prof. M.d., Vice President of Mahidol University, Thailand (Captionists from QuickCaption Inc., The United States) (Thai Sign Language Interpreters from Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University)
9.30 – 10.15	Keynote speech: "Empowerment Through Holistic Approach: Disabled People Organization Movement and Service Providers" - Monthian Buntan, National Legislative Assembly (NLA), Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UN CRPD Representative, Thailand (Captionists from QuickCaption Inc., The United States) (Thai Sign Language Interpreters from Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University)
10.15 – 10.45	Opening of Exhibition and Coffee Break
10.45 – 12.00	Panel Discussion: "Challenges and Keys to Success in Interdisciplinary Approach to Promote Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities" Panelists: - Hiroshi Ogawa, Prof. Otsuma Woman University, Japan - Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D., Dean of Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Thailand - Angela Fielding, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D., Curtin University, Australia Moderator: - Donald Persons, Ph.D., Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Thailand (Captionists from QuickCaption Inc., The United States) (Thai Sign Language Interpreters from Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University)
12.00 – 13.00	Luncheon and Empowering Show
13.00 – 14.45	Panel Discussion: "Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Health and Educational Provisions" Panelists: - Sumalee Dechongkit, Assoc. Prof., Ph.D., Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand - Suwimon Udompiriyasak, Assoc. Prof., Ph.D., ICEVI Regional Chairperson, Thailand - Yangxia Lee, Director of Inclusive Education Center, Ministry of Education and Sport, Lao PDR - Tsutomu Araki, Emeritus Prof., National University Corporation of Tsukuba University of Technology (NTUT), Japan Moderator: - Pimpa Kachondham, Asst. Prof. Ph.D., Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Thailand
14.45 – 15.15	Coffee Break
15.15 – 16.45	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3
	Paper Presentations	Paper Presentations	Paper Presentations

Friday April 29, 2016

8.30 – 9.00	Registration
9.00 – 9.45	Keynote Speech: "Empowerment Through Holistic Approach: Person-centered Services toward Inclusive Society" - Angus Buchanan, Assoc. Prof., Head of School of Occupational Therapy and Social work, Curtin University, Australia (Captionists from QuickCaption Inc., The United States) (Thai Sign Language Interpreters from Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University)
9.45 – 10.00	Policy Speech: "Effectiveness Collaboration among Stakeholders to Enhance Holistic Approach for Persons with Disabilities" - Somchai Charoen-umnuaisuke, Director General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Thailand (Captionists from QuickCaption Inc., The United States) (Thai Sign Language Interpreters from Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University)
10.00 – 10.15	Policy Speech: "Guideline and Implementation for Inclusive Employment and Job Opportunity for PWDs" - Arak Prommanee, Director General, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, Thailand (Captionists from QuickCaption Inc., The United States) (Thai Sign Language Interpreters from Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University)
10.15 – 10.30	Memorandum of Understanding Ceremony on Launching Job Coach Network Thailand - Somchai Charoen-umnuaisuke, Director General, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Thailand - Arak Prommanee, Director General, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, Thailand - Suporntum Mongkolsawadi , President, Workability Thailand - Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D., Dean of Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Thailand - Hiroshi Ogawa, Prof. Otsuma Woman University, Japan (Captionists from QuickCaption Inc., The United States) (Thai Sign Language Interpreters from Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University)
10.30 – 10.45	Coffee Break
10.45 – 12.15	Panel Discussion: "Building an Inclusive Employment and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for PWDs" Panelists: - Wararuk Sunonethong, General Manager-Corporate Communications, Central Group, Thailand - Vorayut Kijkool, Managing Director, Siam Nissin Company Limited, Thailand - Stian H. Thoresen, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow, Curtin University, Australia Moderator: - Sakulthip Kiratiphantawong, Managing Director NISECorp S.E. Co., Ltd and General Secretary Workability Thailand (Captionists from QuickCaption Inc., The United States) (Thai Sign Language Interpreters from Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University)
12.15 – 13.15	Luncheon
13.15 – 14.45	Room : 1 & 2	Room 3
	Panel Discussion: "Assistive Technology and Universal Design toward Accessibility and Human Dignity" Panelists: - Wantanee Pantachart, Senior Division Director, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand - Zeng Lertmanorat, Asst. Prof. Ph.D., Faculty of Engineering, Thailand - Linda Stufkosky, QuickCaption, Inc., USA Moderator: - Wiraman Niyomphol, Ph.D., Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Thailand	Workshop: Introduction for Job Coach Practitioner (Session#1) * Required additional registration By: Hiroshi Ogawa, Prof. Otsuma Woman University, Japan
14.45 – 15.00	Coffee Break

15.00 – 16.30	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3
	Paper Presentations	Paper Presentations	Workshop: Introduction for Job Coach Practitioner (Session#2) * Required additional registration By: Hiroshi Ogawa, Prof. Otsuma Woman University, Japan
16.30 – 16.45	Thank you and Individual Room Closing Remark

*** Remark : Exhibition will be available throughout the conference

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