1-7. List of Disability-related Organizations · List of Disability-related Organizations...

Country Profile on PWDs Annex: Thailand

1-7. List of Disability-related Organizations Description of Activity

Type of org. Type of activity Field of activity Other comment

Rehabilitation

No. Name Contact Budget(Baht) Organization

of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds

International Organization

Program Im plementation

Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

1 Council of Disabled People of Thailand (DPI Thailand)

5th floor, S.W.Building, Toeddamri Rd., Disit, Bangkok 10300 tel/fax: 243-6828

Approx. 2,000,000(1998)

○ ○ ○

2 Association for the Retarded of Thailand

18 Soi pradiphat 3, pradiphat Rd., Samsennai, Phayatai, Bangkok 10400 tel: 271-4724

n.a. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

3 Association of the Blind of Thailand

85/1-2 Soi Bunyuu, Dindeang Rd., Samsennai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 tel: 246-3835 fax: 245-9846

n.a. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cassette tape library, training for leaders of the blind.

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Description of Activity


Rehabilitation


of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

4 Association of the Physically Handicapped of Thailand

73/7-8 Soi Tiwanon 8, talaat kwan, Muang, Nonthaburi 11000 tel: 951-0567, 951-0445 fax: 951-0567, 951-0569

4,362,461(1999)

○ ○ Represents PWD on rights and benefits of PWDs.

5 National Association of the Deaf in Thailand

144/9 Thitipon, Phatanakan Rd., Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 tel/fax: 717-1902~4

n.a. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Interpretation service of dactylology, Training for the deaf, Consulting and advice, Distribution of information for the deaf

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Rehabilitation


of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

6 Foundation for Handicapped Children

546 Lad Prao 47, Bangkapi District, Bangkok, 10310 Tel: 539-9958, 539-9706 Fax: 539-2916 Mr. Somchai Rungslip (Manager)

Approx. 5,500,000(1999)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

7 Goodwill Industries of Thailand Srisangwarn Building,, Thrddumri Rd.,Samsane, Dusit, Bangkok, 10300 Tel: 246-1457~61, 241~2841 Website: http://www.goodwillthai.or.th E-mail: [email protected] Ms.Siriporn (Director)

Approx. 4,000,000(1999)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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http://www.goodwillthai.or.th/

http://www.goodwillthai.or.th/




Rehabilitation


of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

8 Sai Jai Thai 306/1 Sriayutaya Rd., Phayathai, Bangkok, 10400 Tel: 281-6403 Fax: 246-5565 Website: Http://www.kanchanapisek.or.th

Approx. 96,000,000 (1999)

○ Promotion of quality of life of disabled veterans.

9 Handicap International Thailand 68/142 Prachanivate 4, Thasai, Nonthaburi 11000Tel/Fax: 980-0704

Approx. 9,050,000(1999)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Campaign to clear landmines around Burma and Cambodia borders.

10 Foundation for the Blind in Thailand

420 Rajaviti Rd., Thungphayathai, Rachatevi, Bangkok 10400 Tel: 246-0070, 246-1431 Fax: 248-1369

7,637,736(1999)

○ ○ ○ ○

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http://www.kanchanapisek.or.th/

http://www.kanchanapisek.or.th/




Rehabilitation


of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

11 Northern School for the Blind

41 Arruk Rd, Amphur Muang, Chiangmai 50200 Tel: (053)278-009 (053)815-137 Fax:(053)815-137

n.a. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

12 Lighthouse Centre for the Blind

69/43 Soi. Pramahakarun, Tivanond Rd, Banmai, Pakkred , Nontaburi 11120 Tel: 583-7722 Fax: 583-2277

n.a. ○ ○ ○

13 Foundation for Support and Development of Disabled Persons

Sirintorn Center, Soi. Bamradnaradun, Tivanond Rd, Muang,Nontaburi 11000

n.a. ○ ○ ○ ○ Computer School, Printing house

14 Foundation for the Welfare of the Mentally Retarded of Thailand

4739 Dindaeng Rd, Bangkok 10400 Tel: 245-2643, 245-3954,246-8329

n.a. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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Rehabilitation


of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

15 Foundation for the Employment Promotion of the Blind

2218/86 Chan Rd, Chongnonsi, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 Tel: 678-0763-8 Fax: 678-0765

n.a. ○ ○ ○ ○ Massage, English course, computer, music, astrology, operator and Braille

16 Sampran Rehabilitation and Training Center for the Blind Woman

42/126 Moo.5, Raiking, Sampran, Nakornpatom 73210 Tel: 429-0856 Fax: 812-5233

n.a. ○ ○ ○ For female blind Knitting, Massage

17 Skill Development Center

78/2 Moo.1, Tivanond Rd, Bangtalard, Pakkred, Nontaburi 11000 Tel: 583-7327,583-2533Fax: 583-2534

n.a. ○ ○ ○ ○ For male blind (Aged 15-35) Residence for 2 years

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Rehabilitation


of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

18 Rajavithi Hospital Foundation

Rajavithi hospital, 2 Rajavithi Rd, Rachataevi, Bangkok 10400 Tel: 248-3213(2303) Fax: 246-8270

n.a. ○ ○ ○ Indigent people and hearing impaired people in rural area Activities. Provision to mobile doctors.

19 Thailand Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

76/21 Soi. Langsuan, Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: 252-3270 Fax: 562-0452

n.a. ○ ○ ○ Supports members to occupations. Manage lottery for members to carry on an occupation.

20 Siri Wattana-CheshireFoundation

25 Soi. Chitlom, Alma-Link Bld, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: 251-6458 Fax: 255-7299

n.a. ○ ○ Poor disabled people without relatives and residence. Training and residence for members

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Rehabilitation


of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

21 Sataban Saeng Sawang Foundation

850/34 Sukhumvit 71, Klongtan, Prakanong, Bangkok 10110 Tel: 381-5362-3 Fax: 381-5362-3

n.a. ○ ○ ○ Children with multiple disabilities (Aged 2-20 years old). Education/ Rehabilitation Center

22 Sport Association for the Disabled of Thailand

154 Praram 1 Rd, Wangmai, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: 216-7728 Fax: 216-7972

n.a. ○ ○ ○

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Rehabilitation


of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

23 Association of Disabled Lottery Vendors of Thailand

162/241 Soi Inthamara 41, Sutisanwinichai Rd., Dindaeng, Bangkok 10320 Tel: 693-6655, 275-6745Fax: 693-6799

n.a. ○ ○ ○ Lottery for 424 members, promotion of activities by the disabled, support group of the disabled, support for disabled athletes to join in competition.

24 Chiang Mai Handicapped Foundation (Wat Umong)

Soi Wat Umong, Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai 5200

No costs. (1999)

○ ○ ○ ○ Handicraft workshop making, Free accommodation and food, Handicraft Shop inside temple

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Rehabilitation


of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

25 Redemptorist Vocational Schoolfor the Disabled

Box 1, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20260 Tel: 038-716-247~8 Fax: 038-420-340 Wdbsite: www.rvsd.ac.th

Approx. 50,000 Baht for 1 student to live and study 1 year.

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

26 Cristoffel BlindenMission (CBM)

37 Soi Intamara 7, Sutisan Rd.,Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Tel: 616-9920 Fax: 271-2457

Approx. 19,600,000 (1999)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Prevention of eye diseases.

27 Christian Foundation for the Blind in Thailand

214 Moo 6, Pracharak Rd., Baanbed, Muang, Khonkaen Tel: 043-242-098, 239-499

50,812,000 (1999)

○ ○ ○ ○ Management of 4 centers and 1 home for the blind.2

2 Khonkean Educational Development Center for the Blind; Nakhonratchasima Education Center for the Blind; Roi-et Education and Rehabilitation Center for the Blind; Lampang Rehabilitation Center for the Blind.

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http://www.rvsd.ac.th/




Rehabilitation


of PWDs

Organization for PW

Ds



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social

CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

Fax: 043-243-448

28 McKean Rehabilitation Center 68-69 Moo 8, Paadeed, Muang, Chiang Mai Tel: 053-277-049, 053-817-170~1 Fax: 053-282-495

n.a. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ For lepers and the physically disabled.

29 Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities

123/88 River Home, Sukaprachasan 1 Rd., Pakkred, Pakkred District, Nonthaburi 11120 tel: 584-6966, 960-9107 fax: 584-6966 e-mail: [email protected]

4,000,000(1999)

○ ○ ○ ○ Rehabilitation, Day care centre, Encouraging families and community to join rehabilitation activities for children.

30 Thailand Caulfield Foundation for the Blind

1424/268 Prachasongkhro 16 Rd., Dindeang, Bangkok 10400 tel: 276-1411, 275-1979 fax: 275-3104

n.a. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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1-8. List of Disability-related Training Institutes No Name Courses Available

1 Chiang Mai University Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy

2 Srinakharinwirot University General Special Education, Hearing Impairment (Master course available), Intellectual Disability (Master course available)

3 Rajabhat Institute Suan DUSIT General Special Education, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability

4 Rajabhat Institute Songkla General Special Education, Intellectual Disability

5 Rajabhat Institute Mahasarahham General Special Education, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability

6 Rajabhat Institute Korat General Special Education, Visual Impairment, Intellectual Disability

7 Rajabhat Institute Pibulsongkram General Special Education, Intellectual Disability

8 Rajabhat Institute Chiang Mai General Special Education, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability

9 Chulalongkorn University Physiotherapy

10 Khon Kaen University Physiotherapy

11 Mahidol University Physiotherapy

12 Rangsit University Physiotherapy

13 Huachiew Chaiermprakiet University Physiotherapy, Social Worker

14 Thamasat University Social Worker

15 SNRMC Assistive Device Technician

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Annex 2. List of Disability-related Aid Projects

2-1. List of Disability-related International Aid（Multilateral/Bilateral Organizations）

No. Project title Implementingorganization

Donor Duration Budget Purpose / Activities

Bilateral Organizations

1 Dispatch of Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV)

Since 1987

22volunteers have been dispatched to date (March 2000), 10 JOCV were working on special education, physio-therapy, speech therapy, vocational training on computer etc.

2 Dispatch of SV and Experts

SV: since 1997 Experts: since 1992

So far, 2 Senior Volunteers have been dispatched for social work and PWD sports, and 12 experts on prosthesis & orthotic, non-handicapped environment, and vocational rehabilitation.

3 Acceptance of Traineesin Japan

Since 1991 Every year, JICA implements 11 training courses disability issues and accepts Thai participants.

4 CommunityEmpowerment Program

1998 About Financial support for the FHC project through CBR training and camps for children with disabilities. 5 million

yen

5 CommunityEmpowerment Program

1999-2000 About5 million yen

Financial support for Disabled People’s Council of Thailand projects such as information database on disability issues, dissemination through the internet and training of disabled people on computer.

6 Third Country Training (Seminar)

JICA

Japan

1998 JICA arranged a seminar for the disabled in Asia and the Pacific in cooperation with DPI.

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7 Third Country Training (Workshop)

2000 In cooperation with OCRDP and ESCAP, the Regional Training of Trainer’s Workshop on the Promotion of Non-handicapped Environment for PWDs were held.

8 Plan to establish the Asian Welfare Center for Disabled Persons

ongoing JICA is planning establishment of a welfare center for disabled persons in the Asian region to serve as a base for networks to support the disabled in the ASEAN region.

9 Grant Assistance forGrassroots Projects

Japanese Embassy

Since 1989 About 84.6 million yen in total

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects started in 1993. So far, 11 projects have been implemented by schools, medical institutions and NGOs.

10 Dispatch of Volunteers

VSO

U.K.

Since 1961 (since 1980s for disability issues)

VSO Thailand concentrates its activities on the disabled and the environment. At present (March 2000), 19 volunteers with knowledge or techniques are working in Special Education Centers and Schools, Home for the Disabled and NGOs regarding PWD.

11 Special NeedsWorkshop

VSO Every year VSO holds workshops for personnel working on special education and PWD social welfare to provide them with knowledge on children with disabilities or in need.

Multilateral Donors

1 Promotion of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 1993-2002

ESCAP

UN Since 1993 Representatives of concerned Thai government agencies and non-governmental organizations invited to ESCAP meetings and workshops

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2 Promotion ofnon-handicapping environments

September 1998 to May 1999

Collaboration with the Chonburi Access Group, on field testing of ESCAP training guidelines for trainers with disabilities on the promotion of non-handicapping environments.

3 Advice for SADT in conjunction with the FESPIC Games

10-16 Jan. 1999 (FESPIC Games)

Technical advice was provided to the Sports Association for the Disabled of Thailand in conjunction with the 7th FESPIC Games in Bangkok.

4 Support for “Thai Wheel”

Mar.2000 (Opening of the workshop)

ESCAP brought together a private company in Japan (DENSO Japan), an organization of Thai disabled persons (Association of the Physically Disabled in Thailand), concerned government agencies and NGOs in Thailand to establish Thai Wheel, a wheelchair production workshop run by an association of disabled persons.

5 Bangkok pilot project on the promotion of non-handicapping environments

Since 1995 ESCAP supported Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in implementing a pilot project in Bangkok on the promotion of non-handicapping environments, which was started in 1995. The outcome of Bangkok pilot project was the installation of kerb ramps and Braille blocks on many sidewalks in Bangkok.

6 Mushroom training for disabled people

FAO UN

Since 1999 FAO’s “Programme to Assist the Rural Disabled” started in 1997. In Thailand, a pilot project of mushroom training was launched in 1999 in Ubon Ratchathani in cooperation with the Department of Public Welfare and the Department’s Northeastern Vocational Rehabilitation Center. The trainees, selected with the support of the local Tambon Administration Office, learn mushroom cultivation, processing and marketing through on-the-job training. After the first phase of the project was completed at the end of 1999, one third of the 28 trainees were successfully running their own mushroom farms, while another half returned to

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the Center to assist in producing additional spawn bags needed to start their own mushroom production.

7 The Mobile TrainingTeam

1988 Training of teachers for the hearing impaired is provided with a particular emphasis on method improvement. This program included study visits to Japan and Korea and a workshop in Bangkok.

8 Workshop on Special Needs Education

1993 UNESCO held a workshop with Save the Children Fund (SCF), where translation of UNESCO’s manuals and texts were completed. As a follow up to this workshop, SCF promoted Integrated Education by initiating and supporting the ‘Huay Sak Cluster School Project’ in Chiang Rai.

9 Training workshop 1997 Using the UNESCO Teacher Education Resource Pack, a workshop was held in Chiang Rai organized by the Christian Foundation for the Blind in Thailand.

10 A Pilot Project on the Development of a Transition Programme Model

UNESCO

UN

1999- Supporting “Volunteer Teachers Teaching Disabled Children at Home” launched by the Phrae Provincial Primary Education Office under the Office of Primary Education Committee, Ministry of Education.

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2-2. List of Disability-related Japanese Assistance

2-2-1. Long-Term Experts Dispatched No Assignment Assigned to Dispatched Period

1 Prostheses and assistive devices Department of Labour, the Ministry of Interior April 1992 March 1993

2 Prostheses and assistive devices Industrial Rehabilitation Centre April 1995 April 1997

3 PWD access to public facilities ESCAP August 1995 March 1998

4 Vocational rehabilitation Department of Public Welfare, the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare October 1998 October 2000

2-2-2. JOCV: Senior Volunteer No Assignment Assigned to Dispatched Period

1 Social Worker Nov. 26, 1997 Nov. 25, 1998

2 Training for education for PWDs Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Centre

Nov. 26, 1997 Feb. 15, 1999

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2-2-3. JOCV No Assignment Assigned to Dispatched Period

NGO

1 Dec. 11, 1996 Mar. 10, 1999

2

Physical Therapist The Foundation for Handicapped Children (FHC)

Dec. 6, 1998 Dec. 7, 2000

School for CWDs

1 Amnatcharoen Welfare School April 6, 1993 April 5, 1995

2 Nongsomboon Welfare School July 14, 1993 March 31, 1996

3 July 14, 1993 July 13, 1995

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Chonburi School for the Deaf and Dumb

July 14, 1999 July 13, 2001

5 Nakhon Sawan Special Education School Dec. 5, 1994 Mar. 20, 1998

6 Nonthaburi School for the Deaf and Dumb July 9, 1996 July 8, 1998

7 Lopburi Special School July 9, 1996 July 8, 1998

8 Seasatian School for the Deaf and Dumb July 14, 1998 July 13, 2000

9 Roburi School for the Deaf and Dumb July 14, 1998 July 13, 2000

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Care Service

Thungmahamek School for the Deaf July 14, 1999 July 13, 2001

Institutions for disabled children/adults

1 Care Service Pakkred Home for Mentally Disabled Babies July 14, 1998 July 13, 2000

2 Youth activities July 14, 1996 July 13, 2000

3 Physical therapistPakkred Home for Disabled Children

July 14, 1999 July 13, 2001

4 Physical therapist Phrapradeeng Home for Disabled Adults July 14, 1998 July 13, 2000

Hospital

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No Assignment Assigned to Dispatched Period

1 Manufacturing of Prostheses and assistive devices

Department of Medical Care Services, Ministry of Public Health Aug. 5, 1987 Aug. 4, 1989

2-2-4. Technical Training Programs Provided in Japan (1985-1999)

No Course Description Number of Trainees Accepted

1 Course for training rehabilitation specialists 8 persons

2 Course for training leaders of PWDs 10 persons

3 Techniques for assisting PWD in gaining independence 2 persons

4 Course for training medical rehabilitation specialists 2 persons

5 Course on policy for supporting disabled persons 6 persons

6 Course on education of disabled persons 5 persons

7 Course on engineering used to manufacture prostheses and assistive devices 4 persons

8 Course for training instructors in esophageal vocalization 7 persons

9 Course for training leaders for deaf persons 5 persons

10 Course for training on techniques for supporting visually disabled persons 5 persons

11 Course for training on welfare for intellectually disabled persons 7 persons

12 Course for training sports instructors for physically disabled persons 8 persons

13 Other 8 persons

Total 77 persons

Source: JICA. Report on Thematic Evaluation on JICA’s Support for Persons with Disabilities in Thailand. 1999

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