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The 2^nd Ratchasuda International Conference on Disability 2015
Beyond ASEAN Boundary for Inclusive Living of Persons with Disabilities
April 21 – 22, 2015
at Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Organized by Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University
www.rs.mahidol.ac.th

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Program Agenda

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Tuesday April 21, 2015

8:00 – 9:00	Registration
9:00 – 9:30	Opening ceremony and Ratchasuda College Presentation - Welcome Speech: Assoc. Prof. Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Ph.D., Dean of Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University - Opening Speech: Clinical Prof. Udom Kachintorn, M.D., President of Mahidol University
9:30 – 10:15	Keynote speech: "Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities: Opportunities and Challenges" - Prof. Robert Stodden, Ph.D., Director of Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA
10:15 – 10:30	Coffee break
10:30 – 11:00	Special speech: "Current Policy and Implementation of Thai Government on Inclusive Living of Persons with Disabilities" - Mrs. Napa Setthakorn, Director General of National Office for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (NEP), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Thailand
11:00 – 11:30	Tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and Her Great Contributions toward Persons with Disabilities - Emeritus Prof. Poonpit Amatyakul, M.D., Secretariat of Ratchasuda Foundation, Thailand
11:30 – 12:00	Opening of Exhibitions
12:00 – 13:00	Luncheon and Empowering Show
13:00 – 15:00	Concurrent Sessions - Session 1: Paper Presentations - Session 2: Paper Presentations
15:00 – 15:15	Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:30	Concurrent Sessions (Continue) - Session 1: Paper Presentations - Session 2: Paper Presentations

Tuesday April 21, 2015

8:30 – 9:00	Registration
9:00 – 10:30	Panel Discussion: "Inclusive Development in ASEAN and Beyond" - Prof. Masahiko Suto, Ph.D., Director of Research and Support Center, National Corporation University of Tsukuba University of Technology (NTUT), Japan - Dr. Amiel Adajar, Rehabilitation Medicine Doctor of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, De La Salle Health Sciences Institute, Philippines - Mr. Kua Cheng Hock, Honorary Life Member of the World Blind Union, Singapore - Mr. Suporntum Mongkolsawadi, Secretary General of the Redemptorist Foundation for People with Disability, Thailand Moderator: Lect. Donald Persons, Ph.D., Foreign Specialist, Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University
10:30 – 10:45	Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:00	Panel Discussion (continue)
12:00 – 13:00	Luncheon
13:00 – 14:30	Concurrent Sessions - Session 1: Disability Forum: "Empowering Persons with Disabilities through Business partnership" Representative of AIS: Ms. Vaoduen Lamsam, Assistant Vice President Representative of Big C: Mr. Amnaj Penong, Director of Human Resources Representative of Krungthai Bank: Mr. Vorapak Tanyawong, President Representative of Nise Corp.: Ms. Sakulthip Kiratiphanthawong, Managing Director Representative of APCD: Mr. Ryuhei Sano, General Manager Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Ph.D., Dean of Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University - Session 2: Disability Forum: "Accessibility in ASEAN Community: Accomplishments and Challenges" Representative from Mitra Netra Foundation: Mr. Sugiyo, Indonesia Representative from The State Islamic University of SunanKlijaga: Mr. Arif Maftuhin, Indonesia Representative from Malaysian Association of the Blind: Mr. Silatul Rahim Dahman, Malaysia Representative from Sao Mai Computer Center: Mr. Dang Hoai Phuc, Vietnam Representative from Resources for the Blind: Ms. Mila Wayno, Philippines Representative from Krousar Thmey: Ms. Neath Phaula, Cambodia Representative from Christian Foundation for the Blind: Mr. Winit Moonwicha, Thailand Moderator: Lect. Wiraman Niyomphol, Ph.D., Deputy Dean of Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University
14:30 – 14:45	Coffee Break
14:45 – 16:15	Concurrent Sessions (Continue) - Session 1: Paper Presentations - Session 2: Paper Presentations
16:15 – 16:30	Closing Ceremony

**** Exhibition will be available throughout the Conference ****

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