The 2nd International Conference on Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities

Program

The 2nd International Conference on Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities

12 – 13 May, 2009

Junceylon Ballroom, MILLENNIUM RESORT PATONG, PHUKET

Date/Time	Program
May 12, 2009	Day1
9.30 – 10.00	Registration
10.00 – 10.30	Opening Ceremony Welcome remarks by Mr. Wichai Phraisa-ngop, Phuket Governor Congratulatory remarks by Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura, President of DAISY Consortium Report by Senator Monthian Buntan, Chairman of Phuket Initiative Conference Opening remarks by Mr. Natavoot Chitasombat, Vice Minister for Information and Communication Technology President of DAISY Consortium present souvenir / group photo
10.30 – 10.45	Coffee Break
10.45 – 11.45	Session I : Keynote addresses Facilitated by : Mr. Monthian Buntan 1.1 “How Tsunamis are generated, propagated and amplified? How should we prepare?” by Prof. Hideki Shimamura, Marine Bottom Earthquake Researcher. -Presentation Document1.1 （Power Point） [30 min] 1.2 "Disaster Risk Management for Persons with Disabilities" by Ph.D. Bhichit Rattakul, Executive Director, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center Talkingpoints [30 min]
11.45 – 12.45	Session II : Review of current situation: legislations and policies Facilitated by : Mr. Monthian Buntan “ Reasonable Accommodations for Equal Participation of Everybody in Disaster Mitigation with Special Reference to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” By Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura, President of Daisy Consortium -Presentation Document （Power Point） abstract [40 min] Question & Answer [20 min]
12.45 – 14.00	Lunch
14.00 – 15.20	Session III : Progress on technology development Facilitated by : Ms. Wantanee Phantachat 3.1 “National earthquake monitoring for TEW (Tsunami early warning in Thailand)” by Ph.D. Phuwieng Prakhammintara, Chief of Seismic Data Processing and Statistic Sub-Dv. Seismological Bureau Thai Meteorological Department -Presentation Document3.1 （Power Point） [20 min] 3.2 "Communication on Van and Landslide Monitoring System" by MR. WARANYOO PHIWTHONGKHAM, Researcher and Project Manager in Laboratory of Product and Industry Prototype, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, NECTEC [20min] 3.3 “An Automatic Daisy Production Tool for Thai Language to Support Production of Hand book for Disaster Preparedness in Thailand” by Wantanee Phantachat, Namnueng Mitsamarn, Warakorn Ketthubtim, Siriluck junnatas, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center Abstract -Presentation Document3.3 （Power Point） [20 min] 3.4 “The Bihar Floods: Example of use of ICT and the way forward” By: Dipendra Manocha, Coordinator Developing Countries, DAISY Consortium -Presentation Document3.4 （Power Point） [20min]
15.20 – 15.35	Coffee Break
15.35 – 17.20	Session IV : Practice and experience sharing including traditional knowledge Facilitated by : Mrs. Kanittha Kamolwat 4.1 “Disaster Preparedness for the Forgotten Ones: People with Print Disability” by Mr. Vashkar Vattacharya, Programme Officer, Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), Bangladesh [15min] 4.2 “Widening access to Disaster Risk Reduction information for Children with Disabilities: An Example from Indonesia” by Ms Sae Kani, Programme Manager, DRR Education Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Indonesia Office -Presentation Document4.2 （Power Point） [15 min] 4.3 “FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010- South Africa Disaster Preparedness Programme for people with disabilities” by Ms. Shakila Maharaj , DAISY SA National Coordinator and Director, KZN Society for the Blind – Board Member, South Africa -Presentation Document4.3 （Power Point） [15min] 4.4 “Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Mental Disabilities Project by Bethels House” by Ms. Satoko, Akiyama and Ms. Shoko, Katogi, Member-staff of Bethel's House. -Presentation Document4.4 （Power Point） [15 min] 4.5 “Disaster Preparedness: Recommendations from the Case Study, Mid Niigata Prefecture earthquake” by Ms. Ikuko, Mamiya, Research fellow (major field : Cultural Anthropology ) Research Institute of National Rehabilitation Center for people with disabilities JAPAN -Presentation Document4.5 （Power Point） [15 min] 4.6 “Civil Defence and Emergency Preparedness: Singapore's Experiences” by Mr. Zen Koh, Assistant Chief Executive (ACE) Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF), Southwest District, Hong Kah North Citizen Consultative Committee (CCC), Secretary, People's Association (PA), New Media Champion (NMC) [15 min] 4.7 “Technology: Before and After Disaster” by MR. WARANYOO PHIWTHONGKHAM, Researcher and Project Manager in Laboratory of Product and Industry Prototype, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, NECTEC [15min]
17.20 – 18.00	Free
18.00 – 23.00	Reception Dinner at Phuket Fantasy supported by The Foundation of Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (FAPCD) Under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Meet at Hotel lobby
May 13, 2009	Day 2
8.00	Meet at Lobby
8.30	Leave from Hotel
9.00 – 12.00	Demonstration of Disaster Preparedness for Person Disabilities (role play) at Patong beach
12.00 – 13.00	Lunch at Bristro restaurant at lobby floor.
13.00 – 15.00	Session V: Look into the future through technology solution, question and answer Facilitated by: Mr. Monthian Buntan and Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura.
15.00 – 15.15	Coffee break
15.15 – 16.00	Session VI: Conclusion statement Adoption of 2^nd Phuket Declaration Presented by Mr. Monthian Buntan and Mr. Hiroshi Kawamura.
16.00 – 16.15	Closing Ceremony by Senator Monthian Buntan

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